Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Lessons Provider in Austin, TX
Since 1987, Austin Guitar School has been dedicated to fostering musical growth and community through comprehensive instruction. Founded by Ted Hall, our mission emphasizes personalized learning across 15+ instruments, including guitar, bass, piano, and drums, catering to all skill levels from beginners to advanced players. We offer flexible private lessons, group classes, and online sessions designed to accommodate diverse schedules and budgets.Our family-friendly lesson packs and performance-focused workshops encourage collaborative learning, while our YouTube subscribers benefit from exclusive monthly online lessons. With decades of experience and a commitment to evolving with students' needs, we remain Austin's premier destination for music education.
Services
Private Music Lessons
Group Guitar Classes
Online Lessons
Rock Camp
Blues Band Workshop
YouTube Subscriber Lessons
Family Lesson Packages
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience teaching guitar and 15+ instruments.
- Our flexible lesson packs accommodate family and individual needs.
- We provide both in-person and online lessons for accessibility.
- Our performance workshops foster collaborative musical growth.
- Family lesson packages allow shared learning experiences.
Services
Private Music Lessons
Customized 30-minute or hour-long lessons for guitar, bass, piano, and more. Tailored to individual skill levels and goals. Available in-person or online with flexible scheduling options for families and individuals.
Group Guitar Classes
4-week courses covering acoustic, electric, and blues guitar fundamentals. Structured for complete beginners to advanced players. Includes chord progressions, strumming techniques, and collaborative jam sessions with performance vouchers upon completion.
Online Lessons
Live Skype/Zoom sessions with certified instructors for remote learning. Accessible nationwide with flexible weekday availability. Includes YouTube subscriber discounts and family-friendly scheduling options for home-based learning.
Rock Camp
After-school ensemble training for ages 10-15. Focuses on band collaboration, songwriting, and performance techniques. Includes equipment access and weekly practice sessions to develop stage-ready skills in a supportive environment.
Blues Band Workshop
Weekly blues ensemble sessions for intermediate players. Teaches 12-bar progressions, soloing techniques, and genre-specific rhythms. Designed for guitarists, bassists, and vocalists to refine improvisation skills in a live band setting.
People
Ted Hall
Music Director & Owner
Founder with 35+ years of experience teaching guitar and bass. Specializes in acoustic, electric, and blues styles while leading Austin Guitar School's instructional team.
Chris Peters
Instructor
Teaches bass and guitar with expertise in rock band techniques. Leads youth and adult ensemble programs for collaborative music development.
Dave Beeson
Online Instructor
Specializes in electric and acoustic guitar lessons through virtual platforms. Provides remote instruction accessible to students outside Austin.
Paul Lidel
Keyboard & Vocal Instructor
Offers online piano, guitar, and voice lessons with a focus on multi-instrumental coordination and vocal harmony techniques.
Josh Koons
Multi-Instrumentalist
Teaches piano, guitar, and bass with integrated performance training. Combines technical skill development with practical stage experience for students.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We offer instruction for guitar (acoustic, electric, classical), bass, piano, keyboards, drums, voice, ukulele, mandolin, and more.
Are online lessons available?
Yes, all instructors provide virtual lessons via Skype or Zoom with flexible scheduling options for remote students.
Do you offer family lesson packages?
Yes, family packs allow multiple members to share lesson credits with customizable scheduling options for convenience.
What age groups do you accommodate?
We teach students aged 10+ through adults, with specialized rock camps for teens and intergenerational family programs.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, we host blues band workshops, jam sessions, and ensemble programs for students to showcase their musical progress.
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