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Find Your Groove With Guitar Lessons in Calgary

Private, personalized guitar lessons for every age and style, available in-studio, in-home or online. Learn to play guitar your way, with Calgary’s most inspiring and experienced music teachers.
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Strum Your First Chord Or Play Your Best Solo Yet

Maybe you’ve always dreamed of playing guitar. Maybe you’ve been noodling around for years. Either way, this is your moment to grow.


At Imagine Music, our guitar classes in Calgary are built around your favourite songs, your pace, and your goals. Want to master classic rock riffs, dive into fingerstyle, or finally nail that Taylor Swift bridge? We’ve got your back (and your fretboard). Our private guitar lessons focus on playing music that excites you while building solid foundations in rhythm, technique, and musicality. Beginner or advanced, acoustic or electric, we welcome anybody who has a passion for playing.

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Skills You’ll Build in Guitar Lessons

Wherever you are in your journey, at our music lessons, you will gain the needed skills, confidence and support from the greatest guitar teachers. Our approach to teaching music is rooted in joy, encouragement, and musical connection.
  • Chords & Strumming Patterns
    Learn to play confidently, from open chords to barre chords and beyond
  • Fingerstyle & Picking
    Build dexterity and learn the art of expressive fingerpicking
  • Reading Tablature & Sheet Music
    Decode tabs, notes, and rhythms with ease
  • Improvisation & Soloing
    Create your own melodies and explore the guitar neck like a pro
  • Technique & Tone
    Learn proper hand position, posture, and articulation for clear, clean playing
  • Music Theory for Guitar
    Understand keys, scales, harmony and how they apply to your favourite songs

Guitar Classes for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Kids (Age 7 & Up)

  • Engaging lessons that build solid musical foundations
  • Builds coordination, listening, and creative thinking
  • Progress through songs and exercises designed to inspire and challenge

Teens

  • Learn pop, rock, metal and even country through acoustic or electric guitar
  • Optional exam prep, ensemble coaching, or performance goals
  • Explore identity through musical expression
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Adults

  • Learn on your terms, in your time
  • Perfect for beginners, self-taught or returning players
  • A judgment-free space to explore, create, and connect

Our Guitar Teachers

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TimGuitar | Ukulele | Bass
Teacher

Tim will find the unique natural creative abilities within each guitar, ukulele and bass student, providing them with the tools to have fun or perform!

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TomGuitar | Ukulele | Bass | Theory
Teacher

As a teacher, Tom is patient and passionate, consistent and thorough. The focus is always on the student’s progress and engagement. Tom seeks to inspire his students to always be excited about practicing and playing their instrument.

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BJSaxophone | guitar | ukulele
Teacher

B.J is a passionate saxophonist and music composer with over 23 years of experience in Hong Kong’s music scene. He holds the ARSM from ABRSM, showing his strong skills and dedication to music. He has performed in many local bands and public events, sharing his love for music with the community.

Meet Our Outstanding Teachers

Love The Music You Play

We aim to make the learning process enjoyable and engaging for you. You bring your curiosity, desire and passion for the instrument, and we help you master playing the guitar in a way that fits your goals, music taste, and learning style.
Acoustic Guitar
Great for singer-songwriters, folk lovers, and campfire strummers
Electric Guitar
Learn classic rock, blues, metal, funk, and more with amps, pedals, and attitude
Ukulele
Small in size and big on charm, the ukulele is easy to learn and lets you enjoy music anywhere
Classical Guitar
Study fingerstyle and timeless repertoire with precision and grace
Pop & Contemporary
Master songs from Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, and more
Classic Rock & Blues
Learn solos, power chords, and iconic licks from Hendrix to Zeppelin

Built to Make Better Guitarists

Over 30 years of teaching experience in music education
Dedicated, skilled guitar teachers in Calgary who listen and guide
Personalized, private lessons tailored to your learning style
Flexible learning formats with online lessons available

What To Expect In Your First Lesson

Let’s skip the pressure and jump straight into the music. Our goal is to make you feel relaxed, heard, and inspired.
Intro Chat

We’ll talk about your musical goals, favourite artists, and what you’re excited to learn.

Try the Guitar

You’ll explore rhythm, melody, and technique at your own comfort level.

Plan Your Journey

Your teacher will create a custom lesson plan built around your needs, from structured programs to playful learning.

Learn Guitar Your Way

Regular Weekly Lessons

Ideal for students wanting steady, consistent progress and adults who prefer regular weekly or biweekly lessons.
  • Lessons once a week, same day & time, from start date through end of the month
  • Biweekly lessons available for adults who prefer a slower pace
  • Monthly billing is prorated and charged at the beginning of each month
  • Requires 30 days' written notice to terminate lessons days’ written notice
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Music Lesson Package (MLP)

Great for gift lessons for birthdays or holidays, trying out guitar without a long-term commitment, and preparing for performances or auditions.

  • Four lessons (30, 45, or 60 min) to use within 12 weeks
  • First lesson scheduled with teacher; remaining dates arranged later
  • Flexible for busy schedules or trying out lessons
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Custom Music Lesson Package (CMLP)

Perfect for busy adults with shifting schedules, students balancing multiple commitments, and anyone wanting to plan lessons well in advance.
  • Busy adults with shifting schedules
  • Students balancing multiple commitments
  • Explorers wanting a taste before committing fully
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FAQ

Do you offer beginner guitar lessons?
Absolutely! Whether you’ve never touched a guitar or you’re self-taught and ready for advanced guitar lessons, we’ll meet you where you are.
Yes, 100%. Your favourite songs become part of the curriculum, whether that’s pop, folk, classic rock, or video game scores.
Whether you choose an acoustic or an electric guitar, we offer lessons either in your home or at our teachers’ studios. Online classes are also available, but our students usually use them as an alternative when in-person lessons aren’t possible.
Yes. Our instructors specialize in electric, acoustic, and classical styles. You can choose what you want to focus on.
Most children start around age 8 when their hands are ready for the instrument.
Of course! You’re never too old to start. Many of our adult students are picking up guitar for the first time and thriving.