Electric guitar players will learn chords, tablature, rhythm, and more as they learn to play riffs and popular songs. As students advance in their lessons they will learn scales and music theory and lead guitar soloing techniques!
Acoustic players will learn to pick and strum, read rhythms, tablature, and play fingerstyle guitar. Lessons focus will be tailored to YOUR musical interests to get you quickly playing your favorite songs!
Ukulele players will learn chords and strumming, rhythm and tablature as they learn to play popular ukulele classics as well as their favorite songs!
Bass players will learn to read rhythms and tablature, as they learn famous bass lines. Finger style, using a pick, notes on the fretboard, music theory and creating your own bass lines.
Banjo players will learn chords, tablature, rhythm, Scruggs-style fingerpicking rolls as they learn classic songs and techniques.
Learn how to create your own chord progressions, riffs, and melodies.
Find your inner Ed Sheeran or Taylor Swift!
Write a hit song* so mom and dad can retire in style.
*hit song not guaranteed :)
Show us your skills! Students who want to perform will have the opportunity to share their talents and see what other students are playing. Check out some student performances on our Spotlight page.
-concert participation not required
Your instructor is well-versed in the history of all eras of popular music forms including rock, pop, country, jazz, blues, and more.
Music students will learn about the legendary players and artists they encounter as they learn songs and music styles from different eras.
Contact us below to schedule a free trial to see how well our lessons can work for you!
Various lesson times are available 7 days a week!
This is Brendan. He is 11.
He is playing the solo to Hotel California.
Be a Rock Star.
Be like Brendan.
Learn to play at Smoky Hill Music!
“Learning is fun - because he connects with his students and adapts his teachings to their interests and goals. Both of my kids have taken lessons from him - as have I - with great results across the board. I can’t stress enough what a talented teacher he is and how absolutely effective his lessons are.” -Sean S
"Best guitar teacher ever! ... He makes learning fun and gives students the freedom to be creative." - Elizabeth W.
"I really like the Zoom meeting format. It’s much more convenient and easy to make a part of my weekly routine.
I always appreciate how much we pack into a single lesson." - Mike M.
