Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Guitar Lessons in Baltimore, MD
Founded in 2003 by David Huber, Huber Guitar Studio provides personalized guitar instruction in Baltimore, MD, catering to students of all ages and skill levels. With over two decades of teaching experience, our approach combines technical proficiency, music theory, and tailored practice regimens to help students achieve their musical goals. From foundational techniques for beginners to advanced improvisation and genre-specific mastery, we offer structured lessons in rock, blues, classical, jazz, and bluegrass, emphasizing both skill development and creative expression. Our flexible scheduling includes in-person and online sessions, ensuring accessibility for busy learners. 
Services
Blues Guitar Lessons
Rock Guitar Lessons
Classical Guitar Lessons
Jazz Guitar Lessons
Bluegrass Guitar Lessons
Rhythm Guitar Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized lesson plans tailored to individual goals and learning styles.
- Our instructor has 20+ years of teaching and performing experience across multiple genres.
- Flexible scheduling includes in-person and online lessons via Skype/Facetime/Zoom.
- We teach rock, blues, classical, jazz, bluegrass, and acoustic folk guitar styles.
- No registration fees or semester commitmentspay per lesson with multiple payment options.
Services
Blues Guitar Lessons
Learn authentic blues techniques including 12-bar progressions, pentatonic scales, and string bending while building a repertoire of delta, piedmont, and Chicago blues songs. Lessons emphasize improvisation and developing a signature sound through historical context and master artist studies. Students receive structured chord voicing exercises and rhythm development tailored to blues performance.
Classical Guitar Lessons
Master nylon-string technique with focus on proper posture, fingerstyle playing, and music reading. Curriculum follows classical development from Renaissance to contemporary periods, emphasizing tone production and musicality. Includes preparation for college-level performance programs through structured studies of canonical works and technical exercises for hand independence and dexterity.
Rock Guitar Lessons
Develop rock-specific skills including power chords, riffs, and lead techniques from classic to modern styles. Lessons cover scale applications, lick development, and song-specific arrangement across decades of rock history. Students receive technical drills for speed building and stylistic authenticity while learning to incorporate hammer-ons, pull-offs, and string bending into expressive solos.
Bluegrass Guitar Lessons
Build foundation in bluegrass rhythm patterns with alternating and walking bass lines alongside flatpicking lead techniques. Curriculum includes Carter style accompaniment, repertoire development from traditional songs, and improvisation methods. Students learn to play at tempo while developing solo arrangements inspired by master pickers like Doc Watson and Tony Rice.
Rhythm Guitar Lessons
Establish core rhythmic proficiency through chord voicing mastery using the C-A-G-E-D system. Lessons focus on reading rhythms, metronome timing, and developing consistent strumming patterns. Beginners receive foundational exercises while advanced players refine groove precision and dynamic control through complex time signatures and syncopation techniques.
People
David Huber
Guitar Instructor
David Huber is a performing musician with 20+ years of teaching experience who graduated from James Madison University. He teaches all guitar styles while maintaining an active performance schedule in the Baltimore/DC area as both a solo artist and band member.
Questions
Where are guitar lessons located?
Huber Guitar Studio operates from 100 E. 23rd St., 3rd floor, in Baltimore's Charles Village neighborhood. The studio is near JHU and accessible via public transit including the Charm City Circulator.
Do you offer online guitar lessons?
Yes, online lessons are available via Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom with flexible scheduling options to accommodate remote learners while maintaining the same personalized instruction quality.
What guitar lesson rates apply for beginners?
Individual rates start at $30 for half-hour lessons or $50 for hour sessions. Group lessons offer discounted rates at $20/half-hour or $30/hour for students learning together with friends or family members.
Are extended session lengths available?
While most students choose 30-minute or 60-minute lessons, advanced learners may request longer sessions. The average lesson duration depends on student experience level and personal practice capacity between sessions.
How do I schedule guitar lessons?
Use our online scheduler to view available time slots or contact us directly via phone at 410-960-4436. Flexible scheduling options include weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturday morning/afternoon appointments.
Do you provide guitar rental equipment?
The studio maintains one acoustic guitar for in-lesson use, but does not offer instrument rentals. Nearby Brothers Music at 2112 North Charles provides new and used instrument sales, including recommended beginner guitars and accessories.
