Scheduling a Guitar Lesson

Scheduling a Guitar Lesson

If you are interested in scheduling a guitar lesson, one of the first things you will need to do is to check the availability. Here are some tips that may help the process.

Scheduling In-Person Lessons Near You

If you are taking in-person guitar lessons, it is sometimes best to e-mail or text each other the availability. Having a previous list of times that won’t work is helpful when trying to narrow down a spot. Most instructors have set hours that they are available but may be able to work outside those to accommodate your schedule.

When scheduling in-person lessons, it is important to consider the location of the instructor’s studio. If you live in a large city, rush hour may be stressful and can add to the drive time. Finding a guitar teacher who offer lessons near you can help reduce frustration and may lower blood pressure.

Group Lessons

Sometimes, smaller cities only offer group guitar lessons. Group lessons are typically less expensive than private lessons but may have limited times and availability.

Start by contacting your local parks and recreation department. They will be able to tell you about their policies on offering group lessons, as well as the availability of space and equipment.

As a former Parks and Recreation teacher in Fort Collins, I liked it when a student contacted me. It was a perfect opportunity to break the ice and let them know about any possible future offerings as well.

 

 

A couple of things to consider when scheduling with the Parks and Recreation department:

• • What is your skill level? Some programs offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
  • Try to reserve a slot as soon as possible after the booklets are printed for the most flexibility.

When scheduling group lessons, it is important to consider the size of the group. If you are a beginner, you will want to choose a group that is not too large. This will give you more individual attention from the instructor. In my experience, the later classes usually had fewer students.

Here are some additional tips for scheduling guitar lessons:

• Think about your schedule. When are you available for lessons? Make sure to find an instructor who is available at times that work for you.
• If you have multiple activities, will you become stressed trying to navigate traffic.
• Be flexible. If you are not able to make your scheduled lesson, please be sure to give your instructor as much notice as possible.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, taking guitar lessons is so much fun and very rewarding. You are taking the first steps toward one of the best hobbies/careers a person could ever have!

If you have any questions about scheduling, please contact me.