Guitar Lessons at BKCM
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Banjo, and Ukulele
From rock, pop, country, folk, and blues to classical and jazz, students learn the relationship of the guitar to their body and how to properly coordinate their left and right hands. Students also learn how to care for and tune the guitar, pick melodies, and strum chords. As they advance, they begin to read and interpret standard notation and tablature, as well as advanced chords and finger patterns. Students refine their tone quality, improve their sight-reading and learn how to improvise solos and build chords and patterns for any style of music.
How To Register
All private lesson registrations must be completed by phone or in-person. To schedule a trial lesson, re-enroll, or get help finding the right instructor, please call the registration desk at 718-622-3300.
Guitar Faculty
Our expert faculty can accommodate those who want to learn the basics and play simple songs to those preparing for college auditions, from shredding Metallica to Bach preludes, from bluegrass technique to jazz improvisation and whatever else you desire to learn. In addition to acoustic and electric guitar, our faculty teach students on a variety of guitar-like instruments, including ukulele, banjo and electric bass.
2026-27 Tuition & Financial Aid
16-WEEK SEMESTER*
30-minute lessons: $1,792
45-minute lessons: $2,064
60-minute lessons: $2,372
32-WEEK ANNUAL*
30-minute lessons: $3,584
45-minute lessons: $4,128
60-minute lessons: $4,744
* 16-week single-semester lessons are only open to students 18 and up.
Enrolled private lesson students get a significant discount on group classes and ensembles.
Fees: There is a $55 Registration Fee charged once per family per school year upon registration. Students who choose to enroll using one of our automatic payment plan options must provide a valid credit card for all scheduled installment payments, and pay a $55 Payment Plan Fee, charged once per school year, per family.
Financial aid is available for qualifying students. To learn more and apply, visit the link below.
Guitar Department Resources
All Private Lesson Offerings:
Private music lessons are a core learning experience at BKCM, available for every major instrument including voice. Drawing from our diverse, world-class faculty, we match each student to a teacher whose approach fits their learning style and musical goals. No audition or experience is required to begin private music lessons.
For guidance in finding an instructor or to register for a trial lesson, call the registration desk at 718-622-3300.