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Private Guitar & Bass Lessons in Silver Spring, Maryland

Welcome to your trusted local destination for individualized music instruction. At Classic Guitar & Bass Studio, located near Woodmoor, Four Corners, Takoma Park, and Downtown Silver Spring, we provide private guitar and bass lessons for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’ve never touched a guitar before, are returning after years away, or are preparing for advanced auditions, our studio offers professional, structured, and highly personalized music education.

With decades of performance experience in classical, jazz, Latin, blues, and contemporary guitar, our instructor brings real-world artistry into every session. Lessons are never rushed, never standardized — and always designed to help you grow at your own musical pace.

What You Can Learn

We offer training across multiple styles and instruments:

  • Classical Guitar

  • Spanish / Flamenco Guitar

  • Acoustic Fingerstyle

  • Jazz, Blues, Latin & Soul

  • Bass Guitar (Beginner to Advanced)

  • Pop Repertoire & Contemporary Techniques

Our teaching method blends technical expertise with expressive musicianship. Students learn to:

  • Read music and tablature correctly

  • Develop hand technique and posture safely

  • Strengthen tone, articulation & phrasing

  • Expand rhythm skills & ear training

  • Master chord progressions and improvisation

  • Build confidence through consistent repertoire development

No two students learn the same way. That is why each lesson is custom-built — whether your goal is conservatory entry, live performance preparedness, ensemble participation, or simply fulfilling a personal dream of playing music.

Lesson Structure & Format

Lessons are offered in private one-on-one format only. This ensures:

  • Full concentration

  • Personalized feedback

  • No competitive or distracting classroom environment

  • Flexible learning pace

Sessions typically run 30, 45, or 60 minutes depending on level and focus.

Our studio operates 7 days a week, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM — accommodating students with school schedules, work commitments, and professional routines.

Local Community Focus

We proudly serve:

  • Silver Spring, MD

  • Woodmoor & Four Corners

  • Takoma Park, MD

  • Chevy Chase

  • Wheaton & Kensington

  • Montgomery Blair High School District

  • Montgomery County, Maryland

Who Our Lessons Are For

  • Children beginning foundational technique

  • Teens preparing for school ensembles & auditions

  • Adults learning for personal enjoyment & creativity

  • Retired hobbyists rediscovering the joy of music

  • Intermediate players needing stylistic guidance

  • Advanced guitarists preparing for audition repertoire

We also welcome vocalists and instrumentalists looking to build guitar accompaniment skills for performance or songwriting.

Why Students Choose Us

  • Calm, supportive environment

  • Patient, encouraging teaching style

  • Decades of classical and performance experience

  • Convenient Silver Spring studio location

  • Flexible scheduling tailored to busy lifestyles

  • Techniques that prevent strain, tension, or injury

Our commitment is simple: we teach you to play with confidence, comfort, and musical freedom.