Welcome to
Rochester's School of Guitar
Our Programs Suit All Ages 7+, All levels, and budgets
Our Core Advantages
THE SCHOOL OF GUITAR METHOD
Most schools rent space.
We deliver results.
Many music schools rely on independent teachers working in rented rooms. That means teaching quality can vary from one teacher to another.
We built a system. Every teacher at The School of Guitar is trained, coached, and developed to deliver consistent results using a proven method backed by 80,000+ hours of teaching feedback.
🎸 Teacher training
🎸 Ongoing coaching
🎸 Proven teaching method
🎸 Consistent student results
Flexible Schedule
We use a gym model for guitar lessons at Rochester School of Guitar. This gives even people with busy schedules the flexibility they need to learn the guitar.
Tested and proven curriculum
At the School of Guitar, lessons are designed around a skillset-based curriculum that has been tested and received over 60k hours of feedback. You won’t be our guinea pig—we know how to get the result.
Choose Your Path
We will create an action plan to close the gap between where you are on the guitar and where you want to go. Whether it’s learning your favorite songs, playing lead guitar, fingerpicking, or anything else, we have you covered.
Trained Teachers
Unlike many other schools in Rochester, NY, all teachers at the School of Guitar get training to become better teachers and keep up to date with changes to the curriculum. This provides students with a high-quality, consistent experience no matter who they learn from.
Jams and showcases
At the School of Guitar, we offer students the chance to participate in jams and our optional student showcases at no extra cost. This allows students to transition from bedroom warriors to performing musicians.
Student Reviews
Mark Houser
4 weeks ago
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Shane Graham
2 months ago
I’ve been playing guitar for about 10 years, but I was self taught. Chris Glydes School of Guitar has helped me learn new techniques and improve many of the ones I already thought I were good at. His lessons are clear, easy to follow, and have made me a much better player. The school is great for guitar players of all levels.
Rob Ritter
2 months ago
Great guitar school!! My son has been attending their music school for nearly a year and has truly enjoyed his lessons there. The staff is incredibly friendly and genuinely kind through various situations. Highly recommend for any parent to send their children to lean guitar here. Thank you.
Patricia Yonkoski
3 months ago
Gene Dannenberger
3 months ago
Derek Allen (LowSugarAttack)
4 months ago
Had my trial lesson here and knew it was where I would learn. Started in February and love the progress I've made as the instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly. For anyone interested in learning guitar I highly recommend Rochester's School of Guitar.
Ed Ramirez
4 months ago
Chris, Dave, Brad are skilled instructors that make learning guitar for beginner or players wanting to improve a fun journey with a comprehensive teaching program!
Stephen Cool
5 months ago
I’ve been taking lessons now for 6 months and I’ve had amazing time. I’m steadily improving thanks to Chris and the other teachers. I would recommend his school to anyone looking to improve their playing
Stephen Junior
6 months ago
Tutors are really nice at this place, I had lots of fun while I was there. This place is probably one of the best guitar school in NY. This place is absolutely amazing!!!!!!
Steve Lamberti
6 months ago
I wish I had discovered Rochester School of Guitar (RSG) 30 years ago. They offer a comprehensive curriculum that can accommodate any skill level. I especially like the small group teaching format. I was skeptical at first, having always taken individual lessons, but the group format is excellent because it combines teaching AND practice: After the instructor shows you something new, you get to practice it while the instructor moves on to the next student. Plus you get to meet other players, and guitar players are the coolest people!
Akira
6 months ago
Great teachers, great environment, all around just an awesome place to start learning guitar 🙂
Azi.
7 months ago
This guitar school is great! Would highly recommend for anyone just getting into learning guitar. They’re very nice and welcoming, and they are great teachers making things easier to understand and fun to learn. Just good vibes all around.
Tran N Khai Minh
8 months ago
I have been taking classes for around 6 months and it has been a good experience so far.
The thing I like the most is the progress-based curriculum, where you "unlock" harder levels after completing easier ones. It's very interesting and encouraging to visualize my progress and improvement with the instrument: it's like grinding for better gear in a video game, except I’m actually learning something meaningful.
The schedule is also very flexible, which is incredibly helpful for busy college students like me. There are weeks when I can’t attend class, and being able to move those hours to another week makes it much easier to stay consistent.
Growing up, I believed I had no talent, discipline, or natural ability for music. Being able to play songs I never thought I could - and to understand music as more than just "funny noise sounds good" - is something I'm truly grateful to this school and the teachers.
The thing I like the most is the progress-based curriculum, where you "unlock" harder levels after completing easier ones. It's very interesting and encouraging to visualize my progress and improvement with the instrument: it's like grinding for better gear in a video game, except I’m actually learning something meaningful.
The schedule is also very flexible, which is incredibly helpful for busy college students like me. There are weeks when I can’t attend class, and being able to move those hours to another week makes it much easier to stay consistent.
Growing up, I believed I had no talent, discipline, or natural ability for music. Being able to play songs I never thought I could - and to understand music as more than just "funny noise sounds good" - is something I'm truly grateful to this school and the teachers.
Robert Jacobs
9 months ago
I tried learning guitar by watching videos on the web, but I simply couldn't succeed. The school's guitar curriculum and the thoughtful feedback provided during class have made all the difference for me. I can't believe how much progress I've made.
Kendall Clark
10 months ago
I’ve been taking lessons here for just under six months and I recently had my first performance! The classes are really great for getting you comfortable with the guitar very quickly. Chris, Brad, and Cam are patient teachers who strike a balance between accommodating your skill level and pushing you to try new and challenging techniques. Would recommend!
Gary Rosenberg
10 months ago
I've been playing for decades without making significant progress. Chris and the team have helped me tremendously. They are excellent teachers and provide an encouraging positive atmosphere. I give my highest recommendation to the guitar school.
Gabe Bennett
1 year ago
Great lessons. The curriculum is effective, the teachers are friendly and knowledgeable, and it’s priced well. What more could you ask?
Alana Conrow
1 year ago
These guys really know what they’re doing and want people to succeed.
Mollymauk Shepard
1 year ago
Fantastic place to come and learn guitar. Chris is great and Brad who taught most of my lessons equally so. Always patient, fantastic instruction. Picked up a lot here and definitely saw a noticeable improvement in a few short months over years of just noodling around myself at home. If you are wanting to really learn not just guitar but also how to properly practice guitar this place is excellent 👍
Tom Ramos
1 year ago
Chris is a great guitar teacher and really makes the classes fun and engaging. I look forward to my lessons with him as well as Dave! I cannot say it enough but seriously...trust the process. If you put your faith in Chris he will get you rocking out in no time!
Adam Rothfuss
1 year ago
I really enjoy Rochester's School of Guitar, and I have seen amazing progress in my guitar playing ability after just two months of lessons. Chris and all of the other teachers do a great job at ensuring we use proper techniques and understand what we are playing. We train in many different areas of playing guitar rather than focusing on one thing at a time. I would definitely recommend signing up for lessons with Chris if you want to become a great guitarist!
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