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How it works
What you can expect when you choose the Center for Musical Arts
1. CONSULT OR SIGN UP
Book a free consultation or your first lesson at a time that works for you. Acuity, our Award-winning scheduling software, makes managing appointments easy.
2. Learn
Our team hand picks the teacher who best fits you and your goals. Then, you and your teacher tailor lessons to empower your musical journey.
3. GROW
Subscribe monthly to save on weekly lessons and immerse yourself in group classes like: choir, jazz orchestra, workshops, and more.
Develop a lifelong skill
Learn How To Play Guitar
Bring your favorite songs to life with hands-on guitar lessons at CMA. Our skilled teachers guide you step-by-step through rhythm, soloing, and other techniques, enabling you to play the music you love.
BENEFITS TO LEARNING GUITAR
Fine motor skills and physical agility: Playing guitar builds finger independence, hand strength, and tactile precision as you transition seamlessly between complex chord shapes and individual notes. This physical coordination keeps your mind sharp and your hands nimble.
Ultimate portability and social connection: Compact and self-contained, the guitar allows you to make music anywhere. It is uniquely suited for gathering people together and fostering shared creative experiences.
HISTORY OF THE GUITAR
The guitar traces its roots back thousands of years through ancient stringed instruments like the lute and the Spanish vihuela. By the 19th century, Spanish luthier Antonio de Torres redesigned the acoustic guitar into the modern shape we recognize today, dramatically increasing its volume and tonal richness.
The 20th century sparked a technological revolution with the invention of the electric guitar, an innovation that transformed popular culture overnight. In the hands of legends like Jimi Hendrix, Andrés Segovia, B.B. King, and Joni Mitchell, the guitar became the defining sound of rock, jazz, blues, and folk.
Whether acoustic or electric, the instrument continues to dominate charts and captivate audiences across every continent. Its sheer versatility, portable nature, and iconic tone guarantee its place as an enduring emblem of artistic independence.