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Adult Guitar Lessons
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For Myself
For My Child
All ages and abilities
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Certified teachers
Award-winning guitar lessons and classes near Scottsdale
Krystal
"Musicologie teachers are outstanding. They meet you where you are, build confidence, and build technical skills. But most importantly it’s fun!"
Scottsdale, Arizona
Guitar Lessons
Musicologie® is how modern music education should be. Take guitar lessons in person at our Scottsdale studio or online with an expert Musicologie Scottsdale teacher. All ages and abilities.
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Start with the music you love
At Musicologie Scottsdale, guitar lessons begin with what you want to play. If you’re a beginner learning your first open chords, a 10-year-old strumming acoustic versions of Billie Eilish songs, or an adult dusting off your electric guitar after years away, your lessons are built around your goals. From day one, you and your teacher will choose your favorite songs to build real technique, like clean chord transitions, strumming patterns, fingerpicking, and reading guitar tab or standard notation.
Learn with a certified, working musician
A great player isn’t automatically a great teacher, which is why every instructor completes our Musicologie Teacher Certification. Families and adult learners across Scottsdale love our guitar teachers because they are active performers, songwriters, and recording musicians in Arizona who know how to break down tricky skills into manageable steps. If you’re just starting out, they’ll help you find a comfortable posture, tune your instrument, and build those all-important fingertip calluses. If you already have the basics down, you can dig into barre chords, phrasing, fretboard theory, lead guitar solos, or songwriting.
Explore your gear, find your sound
Our guitar teachers cover everything from rock, pop, and indie to folk, blues, jazz, and classical. Because your sound is part of what makes playing fun, your teacher can also help you make sense of your gear, from choosing the right guitar size and string gauge to dialing in your amp settings or experimenting with essential guitar pedals for beginners like overdrive, delay, reverb, and loop pedals.
Practice that feels like making music
Progress happens between lessons, too, and your teacher will make sure you leave each week knowing what to work on at home without feeling overwhelmed. Instead of endless mechanical drills, you’ll get practical electric and acoustic guitar practice tips, like turning a tough picking exercise into a riff you enjoy playing, or slowing down a tricky solo section until it clicks. Whether you want to strum around a campfire, write your own songs, or play on stage with a band in Musicologie RockStars, we’ll help you get there.
What to Expect from Guitar Lessons at Musicologie Scottsdale
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Your First Guitar Lesson at Musicologie Scottsdale
To get started with guitar lessons, sign up here, or contact us at 602-529-4095. Lessons are in-person at the Scottsdale studio at 7000 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254, United States or online over video. We call the first lesson an assessment. But don't worry, it's not a test! It's a chance for us to get to know you, what your goals are and how best to help you achieve what you want. Plus it's a chance for you to get to know us!
Our Studio
At the studio, you'll meet our Community Manager and your teacher who will guide you through the process. You'll receive a welcome folder with prices and policies, a practice guide and a practice log. You'll spend about 30 minutes talking to your teacher about your goals, playing your guitar, and learning about Musicologie. Your teacher will recommend a curriculum for you and help you sign up for ongoing lessons. You can choose from 30, 45 or 60 minute private lessons. You can also join a band through our RockStars® program. Then, start practicing!
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Instruments We Teach
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Read Our Reviews
Musicologie Students Have a Blast!
We have more than 7000 students and hundreds of 5-star reviews! Musicologie students love learning music, enjoy the community and make serious progress.
in the last week (national)
Great friendly atmosphere with talented professional musicians !
in the last week (national)
This is such a great music school! The staff is so kind and fun and my son loves going to music class every week. :)
in the last week (national)
My 5 and 10 year olds both take piano lessons with Tomiyah and so far it has been great. We have no prior musical knowledge or ability prior to this to compare but they both seem to be progressing well. Tomiyah is kind but also very structured and motivating which my kids need to get the most out of their 30 minute lesson.
in the last week (national)
My first experience was great ! Love that is for all ages, as I am older but wanted to try something different. I left feeling a bit more confident. Signed up for more lessons.
2 weeks ago (national)
My drum lessons with Nick are awesome! The email I get after each lesson recapping what we're working on keeps me focused on practice for the week. I love this place!
3 weeks ago (national)
3 weeks ago (national)
Ive been going here for a few months and working with Robbie. Id give it more stars if i was able to. They have great teachers for any age, and the staff are always happy and very knowledgeable for the instrument you're interested in. I plan to keep coming, as I feel the improvements after each lesson.
a month ago (national)
Loved how easy was to book and attend a session. Matthew was so great with my daughter, patient and kind. They have a website where you can schedule and cancel lessons, making it convenient for parents. BK in the front desk was also so pleasant and helpful. Can’t wait to see how much my daughter learns.
2 months ago (national)
We have LOVED having my daughter at musicologie! Katherine has been amazing and had prepared my daughter for her auditions not only with singing but with nerves and confidence. Musicologie has been amazing for my daughter and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for any sort of music lessons.
2 months ago (national)
Lauren very patient and encouraging. I feel like it is worth spending more time to see what can be developed. Having no background or experience with you music I came in ready to say there was no chance. She had given me hope and encouragement
2 months ago (national)
Calvin, my son's instructor, was amazing. He did a very thorough assessment and was very encouraging throughout the first lesson. Wonderful learning environment!!
2 months ago (national)
We are happy with the creative ways in which our child is being encouraged to engage with music. She looks forward to her weekly violin classes. Thank you Mr Javi! He is great with teaching children!
2 months ago (national)
Our girls love coming every week!
3 months ago (national)
Jakob was so kind and helpful! Today was my son’s very 1st voice lesson and Jakob created a fun, calm environment that encouraged him and made him want to sign up for more lessons in the future! 🙂
3 months ago (national)
Musicologie has been great for my daughter, she loves her drum lessons with Tony and recently self-composed her own bucket-drum piece with him, including cow bell! All you need is more cow bell right?! :) Thank you for being a wonderful and consistent music teacher for her since she started!
3 months ago (national)
I can't say enough good things about Anna at Musicologie Carmel. I came in wanting to play the violin, and what I didn't expect was a teacher who would help me become an actual musician. Anna doesn't just teach you the notes... she teaches you how to listen, how to phrase, how to bring feeling and intention to what you're playing. Her lessons are patient, encouraging, and tailored to where I actually am, and she has a way of pushing me just past my comfort zone so I keep growing every single week. If you're looking for someone who will take your playing seriously and make the whole process genuinely joyful, Anna at Musicologie is the teacher for you. 🎻
4 months ago (national)
We have had an EXCELLENT experience at Musicologie Nashville. Preston, our kiddo’s instructor, has further nurtured our child’s love of music. I STRONGLY recommend anyone looking for lessons to look no further! These folks are kind, passionate, and generally awesome.
5 months ago (national)
Avery has been beyond amazing with our first daughter learning piano. He is so calm and compassionate with the beginning learners —while he is a Professional pianist!! Our other daughter is so excited to start with Avery in the upcoming weeks! Our daughter was his only performer for Westerville and Avery showed up to support her!! We love musicology and Avery!!!!
5 months ago (national)
My 13 year old son says he really likes both of his instructors. According to him, "it's so casual with Josh (a big compliment from a teen ha) and at Rock Stars with Cade, I get to play other styles of music I wouldn't ordinarily think to choose as well as other instruments". This is so huge for us because it's literally the first activity in his life that we've started him in that he looks forward to as opposed to complaining about going! A big thanks to Josh and Cade for all you do to further his music education and development!
5 months ago (national)
Musicologie Lakeway is an incredible place! We were lucky enough to meet Nick at their open house and he ended up being the perfect match for my son who had been playing piano for a bit. Besides being an extremely talented musician, Nick is a gifted teacher. My son loves music theory and Nick has imparted so much knowledge on him in just a few short months. This music school is very well run -- manager Christian is super responsive and flexible with scheduling needs. Brand new facilities and instruments are the cherry on top.
5 months ago (national)
I’m so thankful for having an excellent piano and voice teacher Mr Wes, who is also guiding me on the different ways I could play my original songs and how I feel that I’m advancing on my advance piano lessons, I watched the show they had at the mall about 2 months ago and it really motivated me to keep learning all the way. I also like the fact that they also teach children, because I’m planning to bring my grandkids so they can learn piano and take voice lessons too. Thank you Musicologuie and thank you teacher Wes, blessings! 🙏👏
10 months ago (national)
Absolutely love our experience at Musicologie. We have been taking classes here for more than a year now, and we have seen our daughter's skills improve significantly. The instructors are very positive and they make it easy to reschedule classes.
11 months ago (national)
Eric was wonderful with my kids! He was so patient, upbeat, and made learning the drums exciting for them. I really appreciate how he kept things engaging while still teaching technique.
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Music Education Programs
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Musicologie Junior®
Experiential music classes for young children and their grown-ups
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Private Lessons
One-on-one lessons with a Certified Teacher
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Accelerated Labs®
An innovative approach to group lessons
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RockStars®
Become a rock star! Join a band and perform live
Our Philosophy Of Education
We are driven by a set of unifying principles that guide every lesson, every class, and every interaction.
We Start Early
Research shows the earlier you start, the more lifetime benefits you receive from studying music.
We Teach Life Skills
Music is awesome! It teaches so many things: emotional intelligence, discipline, self-awareness, motor skills, dexterity and more.
We Teach the Process of Learning
We focus on the process rather than the product, facilitating discovery rather than dictating information. We teach how to learn, not just what to learn.
Our Responsibility
We know a student's success is our responsibility. It's our job to make lessons engaging, fun, and easy to be excited about.
We Believe in Immersion + Exploration
All our lessons and classes are experiential and immersive, fun and exciting!
We Assume Good Intentions
We grow the trust, mutual respect and confidence of our students by assuming good intentions from everyone.
We Encourage Mistakes
Making mistakes is what learning is. You try something, make mistakes, and try again. We encourage mistakes so our students are excited to take risks and try new things.
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Local Events
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Frequently Asked Questions
We want you to have total confidence that Musicologie Scottsdale is the right place for you or your child to start, or continue your musical journey. So we've collected the most frequently asked questions about our music lessons, our programs, and what it's like learning music at Musicologie.
What is the Musicologie Method™?
The Musicologie Method is at the core of every lesson and class we teach. It’s rooted in two things: a safe environment, and student-centered learning. Research tells us these two elements are key components of the way everyone learns, from kids through adults.
In music lessons, a Safe Environment means a place where you feel free to be who you are, encouraged to play the music you enjoy, and excited to try new things.
Student-Centered Learning means harnessing trust, collaboration, and exploration to give students the agency and the inspiration to achieve their goals and to make the learning process engaging and fun.
What ages does Musicologie teach?
We teach all ages. Many of our students are between the ages of 5 and 12, but we teach toddlers and we teach many adults, too! Our toddler music class is called Musicologie Junior and starts at 6 months. Private lessons start at 5. We also have a rock band class called Rockstars where students ages 7+ learn to be rock stars and play at local venues!
We also have member workshops, open mics, and concerts for all our students, including adults! At Musicologie Scottsdale, not only can you learn an instrument from an amazing, friendly, certified teacher, but you can meet other musicians and join a community of music explorers!
How do I sign up for lessons?
Get started here by answering a few questions. We'll match you with a teacher and find a time that works for ongoing lessons. The first lesson is called an assessment lesson.
What's a lesson membership?
A lesson membership is how you sign up for your weekly lesson or class at Musicologie. Your membership fee is billed monthly. The price depends on which lessons or classes you're enrolled in.
Can I do lessons every other week?
Sure, we offer drop-in lessons for students who can't commit to a weekly lesson.
What if I start in the middle of the month?
You will be charged a prorated amount for the remaining days in the month and then you’ll go into our automated system and be billed on the 1st of each month for the upcoming month.
How do I withdraw from lessons?
To withdraw from lessons, you must give 30 days advance notice by filling out our online exit form. This is the only way to withdraw. Contact us for the exit form.
What curriculum does Musicologie use?
We know that you'll stay more engaged by learning music you love and you'll grow faster by using what you've learned in your lessons in performances. We'll take our own Musicologie Method, along with traditional method books like Suzuki, Alfred's, Faber, etc., and combine that with contemporary music you're excited about with the goal of performing in one of our ensembles, group classes, or at one of our concerts.
Do I need my own instrument?
Not for your first lesson. We have instruments at our studios you can use for the first few lessons. But after that you'll want to get your own instrument for practice at home. Your teacher will help you pick out the right one. We also have open practice hours so you can come in and use instruments and practice rooms at Musicologie during the week.
If you do have your own instrument, you should definitely bring it with you, as long as it's easily portable - leave your piano and drums at home
What's an Assessment lesson?
An assessment lesson is what we call your first lesson. Don't worry, it's not a test! You'll come in, meet your teacher, talk about your goals, go through our policies and develop an individual curriculum. Every student does it regardless of age or ability. For very young students, an assessment is also a chance to see if they're ready for private lessons.
What are Musicologie's prices?
Each of our studios may have different prices, so get started here to learn more!
Can I reschedule a lesson if I can't come?
Of course! Here's how it works:
Log into your account at Musicologie.com
Find the lesson you want to change and select 'cancel' or 'reschedule' at least 24 hours before the lesson. Musicologie Junior and Accelerated Labs can be canceled or rescheduled up to 30 minutes before the class.
The canceled lesson will remain in your account to reschedule at any point in the future.
If you withdraw from lessons, you can no longer reschedule any lessons you cancelled.
If you re-enroll, any previously cancelled lessons will still be available in your account.
How do I pay for lessons?
When you sign up for lessons, your credit card or debit card will be automatically debited a flat fee each month on the 1st of the month. To withdraw, you need to provide us with 30-days notice by filling out a withdrawal form. Contact your teacher for the form.
Does Musicologie offer refunds?
Musicologie cannot offer refunds for any missed or unused lessons.
Musicologie Scottsdale
Guitar Teachers
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However, if you let us know what you're looking for, we can work to help you find the perfect instructor.
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