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Williston
21A Hawthorne Street
Williston, VT 05495-8223
(802) 872-7627
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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Williston

Learning an instrument provides many benefits aside from gaining a new skill. It relieves stress, builds confidence and cultivates creativity. There is no better place to develop and hone your musical skills than music lessons at Guitar Center Williston

Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before, or you’ve been playing for years and are looking to perfect your talent, Guitar Center offers the best music lessons near you for all skill levels. Our talented and experienced instructors come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and are able to offer lessons for many different instruments. Some of our most popular music lessons in Williston include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Erik Kaarla
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Guitar Center Williston 21A Hawthorne Street Williston, VT
Erik Kaarla is a lifelong educator with experience in teaching music, English, and specifically writing in a variety of environments including the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Pine Manor College, Burlington College, Community College of Vermont, Champlain College, and Saint Michael’s College. He specializes in both guitar and bass instruction at Guitar Center in Williston, Vermont. His musical teaching concentrations focus in on the genres of rock, blues, rhythm and blues and funk.
David Madison
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Michael Fried
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Guitar Center Williston 21A Hawthorne Street Williston, VT

Graduated from the University of Vermont with a Music minor, with a course-load focused around Jazz performance & music theory. Mike performs as a keyboardist for several area bands.

Zachary Crawford
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Zach is producer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and teacher, but even that is just the beginning. He’s a professional recording engineer who has racked up a massive portfolio of credits. Zach’s sound is driven by a refined, almost classical, melodic ear, which is rounded out by his endless creativity in the rhythm section — you can tell he plays the drums. He loves teaching every genre on the myriad of instruments he plays as he finds teaching is still the best way to learn.
Seth Sylvester
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Dedicated, Enthusiastic musician and instructor with sixteen years of proven success in teaching, pre-production, post-production, recording and performing, highly motivated to help clients reach their musical goals.
Julian Cunningham
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2015. Has a degree in Music Education, and is currently the music teacher at Alburg Community Education Center.
Tyrone Donahue
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Eric Maille
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Guitar Center Williston 21A Hawthorne Street Williston, VT
Has been Playing guitar for over 30 years and has been teaching for over 20 years.
Jason Whalon
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Guitar Center Williston 21A Hawthorne Street Williston, VT
Has been teaching guitar professionally for over 30 years. Specializing in music theory and technique. Proficient in teaching all styles to students of all ages.
Gregory Matses
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I’ve been fortunate enough to sustain a 30+ year career as a performer and educator. Having worked with a diverse group of artists/bands including Tammy Fletcher & the Disciples, Grace Potter, Dude of Life, Michelle Shocked, the Shed Band, and Vorcza among others provided important insights that continue to inform my teaching. I have taught thousands of guitar lessons across many styles including folk, blues, jazz, rock, fingerstyle, classical, funk, country, and reggae, having served on the adjunct music faculty for the Vermont State Colleges since 1999 and as the guitar instructor at Harwood High/Middle School in Moretown, VT since 2016. I enjoy teaching all ages, levels, and abilities. I tailor my lessons to the needs/desires of each student which can often include learning songs, developing lead and rhythm approaches, songwriting, and applying theoretical concepts to the fretboard. Above all, I strive to make the process fun. My goal as an educator is to nurture my student’s inner voice while providing the tools to make learning music an enjoyable, lifelong endeavor. I hold a Master of Music Education degree (MM.Ed) from Castleton University, a Master Certificate in Arranging from the Berklee College of Music, a Certificate in Guitar from the Grove School of Music, and a B.A. from Colby College. I studied at Guitar Craft Seminars under the direction of Robert Fripp and the California Guitar Trio from 1995-2000.
Brian Bray
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Has been formally educated in music and has been teaching in institutional, as well as private settings for several years. Brian acquired his music education at St Lawrence University, and currently teaches music at Milton Elementary School in Milton, Vermont.
Geoffrey Penar
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2024.
Audrey Pearl
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Audrey Pearl has been performing live locally both solo, and sitting in with bands, and holds a Bachelor of Music in Songwriting from Berkley School of Music. She has experience working with people of all ages, and is passionate about teaching music.
Christian Linberg
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2025. Christian studied Entertainment Business and Production Technology at UVM, and has been working as a producer and instructor since 2018. He is the owner and manager of College Street Records, and has worked with numerous local artists. He can be seen sitting in with acts at places like Nectar's, and Higher Ground.
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At Guitar Center, we offer not only the best guitar lessons near you, but we also have music lessons in bass guitar, drums, piano, vocals, music producing and more. Whatever sound you are looking for, our professional instructors are ready to help you discover your groove. Take a look below at some of our favorite instruments and most popular lessons available at Guitar Center Williston.

Guitar Lessons in Williston, VT
Guitar Lessons in Williston, VT
Build finger strength and coordination, master chords, understand strum patterns and learn to find your unique sound with our guitar lessons. You’ll set the tone and define the attitude of the music.
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Bass Lessons in Williston, VT
Bass Lessons in Williston, VT
Learn to play the bass guitar from our expert instructors. The bass is the heart and soul of music - hone the craft and essence of what it takes to be a bass player with professional bass lessons at Guitar Center Williston.
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Drums Lessons in Williston, VT
Drums Lessons in Williston, VT
Drummers control the groove and energy of every song and performance. Discover the beat within you and learn what it takes to lead a band with our drum lessons.
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Piano Lessons in Williston, VT
Piano Lessons in Williston, VT
Explore melodies and chords to help you build emotional power. You’ll have more range at your fingertips than with any other instrument.
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Vocals Lessons in Williston, VT
Vocals Lessons in Williston, VT
Learn proper techniques and build self-confidence to be center stage. As a singer, you'll be a storyteller, and the bridge between the band and the audience.
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DJ Lessons And More in Williston, VT
DJ Lessons And More in Williston, VT
We also offer lessons on DJing, brass & woodwind instruments, music production and songwriting. Call 866-761-0244 for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each instructor customizes lessons to ensure you are learning what you like and having fun. Your instructor will start you slowly, introducing new concepts each week, plus give you exercises or easy songs to play to keep you learning at home.
Learning an instrument is an enriching and rewarding experience that creates lifelong benefits, including increased self-esteem and the boosting of memory. Additionally, benefits for school-age individuals can include improved coordination, the expanding of social skills, and higher scores in math, reading and language.
30-minute lessons allow young or beginner students to learn the basics of the instrument and start playing songs. 60-minute lessons are ideal for more advanced students looking to progress faster and focus on the finer points of technique.
This varies by age and the type of goals the student has set out to achieve. However, most new students usually spend 15–30 min. practicing daily, while advanced students can practice for an hour or more each day in between lessons.
Our flexible curriculum allows students of all skill levels to experience growth. We help create a foundational understanding of music theory through the style of music you want to play. Our instructors will work to understand your goals and passions, and make sure you are on the path to learning what you want at your own speed.
Our Lessons staff will work with you to determine your current skill level, stylistic interest and ambitions. We'll then help you choose an instructor who best suits your style and goals. If at any point, you'd like to change instructors, let us know. Our weekly monitoring of progress and wide-ranging curriculum means you can switch to any of our qualified instructors, or another instrument, without missing a beat.
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