Guitar Lessons in Berkley, MI | Berkley Arts Academy
2351 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072
Call or text 248‑289‑8010
Guitar lessons in Berkley, MI · ages 5 and up

Learn guitar from teachers who actually play it for a living.

From first chords to your favorite riff, our guitar faculty builds real technique, theory, and sight-reading around the songs your student actually wants to play — right here in Berkley, MI.

25+ yrs
Instructor teaching experience
7
Days a week open
$0
Upfront payments or contracts
Student taking a guitar lesson
Private, one-on-one lessonsEvery lesson is built around your student's pace and goals.
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Request info about guitar lessons

Just let us know you're interested — your name, phone, and email is all we need — and someone from our team will reach out shortly to help you get started.

Prefer to talk it through? Call or text 248‑289‑8010.

Why families choose us

Guitar lessons built around the songs your student wants to play

Whether it's a first lesson at age six or picking the instrument back up at fifty, our teachers meet each student where they are and build a plan toward what they actually want to play.

Electric or acoustic

We teach both, and help you figure out which fits your student's style and goals before you buy.

Every style welcome

Rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, country, and classical — lessons are built around the music your student wants to play.

Bring your own songs

Students are encouraged to bring in a favorite riff or song on their phone — every lesson ends with something fun.

Free recitals, twice a year

Students perform at no charge — no participation fees, and admission is always free for family and friends.

Month-to-month, always

No contracts, no annual material fees, no semester minimums. Leave whenever you need to.

Family Safety Plan

Office staff present during every lesson, security cameras, and large observation windows in every lesson room.

Instruction that goes deep

Taught by musicians who've actually done it

Our guitar faculty trained at institutions like Berklee College of Music, Grand Valley State University, the University of Miami, and Michigan State University, with performance experience across the US, Europe, Asia, and beyond — including performances for three different U.S. presidents.

Student learning guitar

What every lesson works toward

  • 01Chords and technique built up song by song, using method books matched to the student.
  • 02A new technical challenge or theory concept, tackled every single week.
  • 03Sight-reading and ear training woven into songs, not drilled in isolation.
  • 04Every lesson ends with something fun — a favorite riff or song.
Rock Blues Metal Jazz Country Classical
Getting started

Simple pricing, no surprises

Lessons run seven days a week and are scheduled at the same time weekly, so it becomes a real habit — not a scramble.

$40 / 30-minute lesson
  • Registration (individual)$30 / year
  • Registration (family)$60 / year
  • Contracts or minimumsNone
  • Recital participation fee$0

Do I need to already know how to read music?

No. Beginners are welcome at any age, from five years old through adult.

Do I need to buy a guitar?

Yes, you'll need a guitar to practice at home. We're happy to point you toward the right electric or acoustic for your student's size and style.

What about ukulele or mandolin?

Both are close cousins of the guitar and often easier for younger students — smaller, with strings that are easier to press down.

How are teachers matched to students?

We match you based on age, experience, and the style of music you want to learn, usually within a week.

Easy to find, easy to start.

Conveniently located in Berkley with plenty of parking nearby — so pickup and drop-off never feels like a chore.

Berkley Arts Academy

2351 12 Mile Rd
Berkley, MI 48072

Lesson & office hours

Mon–Thurs 1:00–8:30pm
Fri 12:30–7:00pm · Sat 9:00am–3:00pm · Sun 12:00–5:00pm