Guitar Lessons for Kids and Adults in Seattle

Whether you’re enrolling a seven-year-old in their first lessons or picking up guitar for the first time as an adult, our teachers meet you where you are. Meter Music School offers private guitar lessons at two Seattle studios — the Central District and Columbia City — for complete beginners through advanced players.

What to Expect in a Guitar Lesson

Lessons run 30, 45, or 60 minutes, once a week. Your teacher builds a plan around the music you actually want to play — rock, pop, classical, jazz, or a mix — rather than a fixed curriculum everyone follows the same way. Early lessons typically cover basic chords, finger placement, and simple songs; older beginners and adults tend to move faster into full songs and technique once the fundamentals are in place.

When to Start

Seven years old tends to be a good starting age for guitar, since it takes a certain amount of hand size and finger strength to fret chords comfortably. For younger kids — roughly ages 4 to 6 — we usually recommend starting on ukulele instead, and switching to guitar once they’re ready; it’s a smaller, gentler instrument to build early skills on, and most of what a student learns carries over directly. There’s no upper limit on the other end — a meaningful share of our guitar students are adults, some returning to an instrument from childhood, others starting completely fresh.

Adult Guitar Students

If you’re an adult considering lessons, you’re not the exception here. Adult students learn differently than kids — lessons tend to move at a faster pace and lean more on the music you actually want to play. Whether your goal is finally learning that one song, joining a band, or building real technique from scratch, we’ll build the lesson around that.

Meet the Guitar Teachers

Our guitar teachers play across styles, from rock and jazz to classical and folk. See current guitar teachers and their availability →

From Our Google Reviews

“I cannot speak highly enough of Meter Music School! Over the years, our oldest and youngest children have taken private lessons and participated in summer camps at Meter.” -Signe D.

“All the staff here are so helpful and responsive every time I have reached out about anything! Big fan and highly recommend.” -Anita N.

“My daughter started out with guitar lessons over 5 years ago and loved both the group and private lessons.” -Paige S.

Our Studios

Central District — 2110 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122

Columbia City — 4435 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Both studios have dedicated practice rooms — a space to focus on your playing that’s often hard to find at home. Families and adult students from Madrona, Leschi, Capitol Hill, Mt. Baker, Hillman City, Seward Park, and Beacon Hill study with us at one location or the other, whichever is the shorter drive.

Common Questions

Do I need my own guitar to start? Yes, though it doesn’t need to be expensive — your teacher can help you figure out the right size and type (acoustic vs. electric) once you know what you’re interested in playing.

How much are lessons? See our Tuition & Fees page →

Can I switch between guitar and another instrument later? Yes! Students can change to a different instrument or a different teacher at any time. You can make these changes in your portal or work with our front desk staff to go over the options.

What if I need to reschedule? See our School Policies page →