Looking for Rock/Blues Guitar Lessons in Mesa?
Why just learn an instrument? Our goal for EVERY student is for them to fall in love with the experience of making music from their very first class…
Learning guitar comes with a lot of myths. Most believe they…
- Need “natural talent” to be successful as a player
- Don’t have a musical ear
- Their fingers are too short, long, skinny, fat, etc.
- Need more gear, better guitars, the latest technology, etc.
Maybe you’ve tried teaching yourself and ended up burned out and stuck copying songs off Youtube instead of playing or creating actual music. Or, even worse, taking lessons from an inexperienced teacher who made learning or progressing on guitar so frustrating and overwhelming you gave up. Being shown where to put your fingers using scribbled out tab or taking lessons for months and not hearing any improvement can make learning guitar feel like an impossible goal…
Talk about discouraging!
You’re definitely not alone! We work with students who’ve believed these myths and experienced similar setbacks in their own playing all the time.
Most methods DO NOT work for many reasons:
- Inexperienced instructors waste your time and money because they may play well but are not trained in how to TEACH and TRAIN others to become great players
- Hearing incorrect or no feedback leads to bad playing habits that can undermine a player’s progress
- Inefficient teaching methods lead to burnout because students see little or no progress
- Incorrect order of learning causes overwhelm because students feel lost and unable to piece things together
- No guidance on how to practice can lead to physical injury
- Information overload can make all the fun of learning and playing vanish without a trace
I’m Ty, and I was a frustrated guitar player… I found myself hitting roadblock after roadblock as a young player…
However, playing guitar was important to me so I made the decision to push through and become the player I’d always dreamed of being! I invested tons of time and money learning and testing most of the playing methods and systems out there. Through this long process, I’ve found a path that makes learning and mastering the guitar fun and fulfilling for dedicated guitarists who are serious about becoming great sounding musicians.
This common-sense approach to learning guitar introduces the RIGHT THINGS in the CORRECT ORDER at the PROPER TIME and in the PERFECT SETTING. Using this approach enables our students to see immediate results and grow into great sounding players faster than learning on their own or with untrained instructors. Repeatedly leading students down this path to guitar mastery is the most rewarding part of our job!
Benefits You Should Receive Us Anywhere Else Benefits You Should Receive:
Guitar Playing FundamentalsUs: 
YESAnywhere Else: YESBenefits You Should Receive:
Learn SongsUs: YESAnywhere Else: YESBenefits You Should Receive:
Skills to Learn Songs You Love On Your OwnUs: YESAnywhere Else: 
NOBenefits You Should Receive:
Understanding of Theory and How Music WorksUs: YESAnywhere Else: 
MAYBEBenefits You Should Receive:
Regular Evaluations Ensuring You Stay on TrackUs: YESAnywhere Else: NOBenefits You Should Receive:
Long Range Planning Based on Your GoalsUs: YESAnywhere Else: NOBenefits You Should Receive:
Multiple Learning Formats Customized to Your NeedsUs: YESAnywhere Else: NOBenefits You Should Receive:
Motivation and Moral SupportUs: YESAnywhere Else: SOMETIMESBenefits You Should Receive:
Customized Practice SchedulesUs: YESAnywhere Else: NOBenefits You Should Receive:
Training on How To Practice for Maximum ResultsUs: YESAnywhere Else: NOBenefits You Should Receive:
Periodic Update of Training Strategies to Remove StagnationUs: YESAnywhere Else: NOBenefits You Should Receive:
Specialized Training Strategies to Play With ConfidenceUs: YESAnywhere Else: NOBenefits You Should Receive:
How to Play Real Music Using Skills Learned in ClassUs: YESAnywhere Else: RARELYBenefits You Should Receive:
Constant Guidance to Remove the Creation of Bad HabitsUs: YESAnywhere Else: NO
Student Spotlight: Our students tell their stories…
“. . . the personal attention and quality of the session is worth it. I always wanted to learn and now I feel I can do it because of East Mesa School of Guitar.”
Joe S. – Guitarist, Mesa, AZ
“…If you want to learn correctly this is the way to go… Before starting at East Mesa School of Guitar, I was afraid lessons would be boring. . . My perceptions have changed and learning has been fun and exciting. . . I am way ahead of where I thought I would be and leave every class feeling I have learned a lot of useful techniques. I want to say Thank-You.”
Lionel T. – Guitarist, Tempe, AZ
Answers to Common Questions:
“Will I have to read music?”
Answer: We customize every student’s learning path to fit their end playing goals. If your goal is to learn songs by ear and jam with your friends reading music might not take priority in your plan. However, if you want to play in studios or become a Performance major in college reading music will be important.
What styles of music will I learn to play?
Answer: We offer classes in Rock, Pop, Blues, Metal, Classic Rock, Country, and Jazz. However, we do not teach classical guitar.
Do I need a guitar to attend classes?
Answer: Yes, you will need access to a guitar to attend classes. A great analogy is you can’t play tennis without your own racket:-)
Are these classes at someone’s house or a commercial location?
Answer: These classes are taught at a professional teaching studio located in a commercial building. All classes are taught on site. Also, to provide the best possible learning environment for our clients we do not travel to student homes.
Someone told me a long time ago I didn’t have any musical talent… Can I really learn to play guitar?
Answer: We help people who’ve heard similar comments in the past reach and surpass their playing goals every day. We firmly believe that with hard work, determination, and consistency anybody who can type, text and tie their shoes can become an accomplished musician.
Can I try learning guitar without spending a lot of money?
Answer: Playing guitar does require an investment in time and capital. However, there are some things you can do to make the investment more doable. Borrowing a guitar from a friend or family member is a great place to start. You can check with local music stores to see about renting an instrument. Also, if you prefer to purchase something of your own we can provide resources to help you determine what type of guitar would best suit you, as well as recommend specific guitars based on your goals.
Do you teach kids, if so, how old do they need to be?
Answer: Yes, we teach children starting at 10. Please be advised that having a properly sized instrument is key with younger players. We would be happy to provide resources to help with instrument selection.
I’ve never picked up a guitar, but have always wanted to play, can you teach someone like me?
Answer: Absolutely! We walk all new players through a step-by-step learning experience that’s fun and helps them build a solid musical foundation.
I travel a lot for work, can you fit me into your class schedule?
Answer: You bet! We have many students who travel for work or have inconsistent schedules. We offer flexible learning formats that allow them to make consistent progress.
I’ve tried learning before and didn’t have good results. Why should I invest the time to learn with East Mesa School of Guitar?
Answer: Our aim at East Mesa School of Guitar is to provide a positive and fun learning environment that helps dedicated students play guitar the way they’ve always wanted to. Our staff of highly trained instructors work hard to train students using professionally created class materials (no scribbled out tabs or worn out photocopies), state of the art training techniques that make learning music fun and exciting (no boring exercises that leave you frustrated and uninspired) and become self-sufficient musicians (we don’t hold our students hostage by just telling them where to put their fingers) who can thrive in any musical situation.
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Adult / Teen Beginner Playing less than 6 months
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Adult / Teen Intermediate Playing 6 months to 2 years
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Adult / Teen Advanced Playing over 2 years
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We Look forward to meeting and taking this musical journey with you!
All the best,
P.S. Not sure if this program is a good fit for you? We want to make your search for guitar instruction as effective as possible. That’s why we offer a no-cost consultation to all new students. Get Started Now.