Guitar Lessons

Acoustic or electric — learn the songs you love with a playing-based approach.

  • Private
  • Group
  • Online
Hands strumming an acoustic guitar

About guitar lessons

Our guitar lessons use a playing-based approach — you’ll be learning songs you actually want to play from lesson one. Theory and note reading come naturally as your skills develop, just like learning to speak before you read.

What to expect

  • Learn acoustic or electric guitar (or both)
  • Songs you choose, genres you love
  • Technique, chords, strumming, fingerpicking, and lead guitar
  • Theory introduced naturally through playing
  • Performance opportunities through Saturday Jams and Band Project

Who it’s for

Guitar lessons are available for all ages and levels — from complete beginners picking up a guitar for the first time to experienced players looking to level up. We offer private, group, and online lessons.

Pricing

  • Private: 30 min $41.50 | 45 min $62.00 | 60 min $83.00
  • Group: 30 min $20.00 | 45 min $26.50 | 60 min $30.00

All lessons are charged via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis. Scholarships may be available through the We Are Loud Charitable Trust.

Who teaches guitar.

Jenni Smith
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Jenni Smith (She/Her)

Piano, Singing, Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin & Songwriting Teacher, Health & Safety Coordinator

Jenni is a multi-instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter with a BMus in Popular Music and Songwriting. Named Songwriter of the Year at the NZ Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Awards in 2018, she teaches piano, singing, guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, and songwriting. With 15 years of performance experience, Jenni also serves as our Health and Safety Coordinator.

Teaches
Piano, Singing, Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Songwriting
Qualifications
BMus Popular Music & Songwriting; Songwriter of the Year, NZ Country Music Association 2018
Experience
15+ years performing , 5+ years teaching
Matthew Scarfe
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Matthew Scarfe (He/Him)

Guitar, Drum, Bass & Band Teacher, Band Project Coordinator

Matt brings a wealth of experience as both a performer and educator with a BMus in Jazz Performance and an MMus from Auckland University. With over 15 years of performance experience across a range of genres, he coordinates the Band Project programme — giving students the chance to play together, develop ensemble skills, and perform live.

Teaches
Guitar, Drums, Bass, Band
Qualifications
BMus Jazz Performance; MMus, Auckland University
Experience
15+ years performing , 10+ years teaching
Billie Swayn
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Billie Swayn (She/Her)

Singing, Piano, Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Teacher

Billie teaches singing, piano, guitar, bass, and songwriting. Currently studying a Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance at the University of Auckland, she brings over 10 years of performance experience and a strong foundation in vocal and instrumental technique. Her teaching style is supportive and creative, helping students build confidence across multiple instruments.

Teaches
Singing, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Songwriting
Qualifications
Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance (student), University of Auckland
Experience
10+ years performing , 2+ years teaching
Logan Hunt
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Logan Hunt (He/Him)

Singing, Piano, Guitar, Violin & Ukulele Teacher

Logan is one of our most experienced teachers, with over 15 years of performance experience and 10 years of teaching. He holds an ATCL Diploma Certificate from Trinity and studied composition and musicology at Victoria University. Logan teaches singing, piano, guitar, violin, and ukulele — bringing versatility and depth to every lesson.

Teaches
Singing, Piano, Guitar, Violin, Ukulele
Qualifications
ATCL Diploma Certificate (Trinity); Studied composition & musicology, Victoria University
Experience
15+ years performing , 10+ years teaching

Ready to get started?

Book a free introductory lesson — no commitment, no pressure. Come meet your teacher and see if it's a good fit.

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