Guitar’s always been our most popular instrument, and it’s a great choice for all ages and skill levels! Every rock band needs at least one, and it’s a versatile and portable way to accompany yourself as a vocalist.
Whether to choose an acoustic or electric guitar really depends on what you want to do with it.
We recommend choosing a guitar you can plug in, regardless of whether you want the acoustic or electric sound. Acoustic guitars can be played without an amp, but if you want to use that guitar in recitals or group settings, you’ll need a way to amplify the sound. Acoustic-electric guitars are acoustic guitars that can also be plugged in to an amp. They're the best of both worlds!
Guitars come in many sizes, but we recommend choosing the largest size the student can handle comfortably, since they’ll grow into it pretty quickly, and you’ll get a fuller sound from a larger guitar. You can try before you buy! We don’t sell guitars ourselves, but you’re welcome to use one of ours during your first lesson before making a decision.
We know it’s tempting to buy cheap when you’re not sure whether you’ll really like playing an instrument, but resist that temptation! Cheap guitars don’t stay in tune well, and there’s nothing more DE-motivating than practicing with an out-of-tune guitar.If you want to test the waters before buying, we recommend renting from Rock N Roll Rentals on Burnet in North Austin.
(A note for our youngest students, and for seniors who might have pain in their fingers: don’t rule out trying
ukulele lessons!)
