Phil's Guitar Shop
Phil's Guitar Shop

Phil's Guitar Shop

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Introduction
Experience matters when looking for the right instructor. Many choices in todays guitar landscape. With over 30 years teaching and have studied with top instructors myself I bring a very organized and hands on approach to my lessons.Located in Ct. I offer both in person lessons and online lessons all across the country. I have written 2 guitar method books so I have a method in place to get you playing. I use the state of the art online platform with live whiteboards, file sharing and enhanced video and audio for a great online lesson. Let's get you playing
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Hired 126 times

Serves Woodbury, CT

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21 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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James B.
Nov 14, 2024
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Great first lesson. Learned more in the first class than I ever learned using online recorded classes. Well worth the money for in-person classes!

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Chris B.
Nov 7, 2023
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Phil is a great teacher! He develops a plan based on your working knowledge and he has great resources. He plays a wide variety of music and has a strong music background. I enjoyed hearing Phil jam out and I look forward to working with Phil each time I go.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Neil N.
Feb 27, 2024
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Just met Phil, and first impressions lead me to believe anyone would be fortunate to find a guitar teacher with his wealth of experience and knowledge. Looking forward to more sessions and high level learning ahead.

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Electric • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Christina M.
Nov 26, 2024
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Awesome first lesson. Love his humor and excited to learn more.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Country • What the teacher recommends • Jazz • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

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Chuck B.
Feb 23, 2022
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Details: 65 years or older • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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