Guitar Classes for Adults in the USA
Learn acoustic or electric guitar with an expert teacher, live and 1:1 - from your first chords to solos, fingerstyle and the songs you love. From coast to coast, in your time zone.
2,800+ enrollments in guitar from the USA
- 1:1 Live Classeswith Expert Teachers
- StructuredCurriculum
- Flexible USA Timings(ET/CT/MT/PT)
- For Adults &Beginners
Learn Guitar From Expert Teachers in India
Live 1:1 online classes with experienced guitar teachers in India, wherever you are in the USA.
- Acoustic
- Pop & Rock
- Bollywood
- Fingerstyle
- Chords & Strumming
- And More
- Trained, experienced teachers in India
- 1:1 live classes with personalized attention
- Flexible class timings across USA time zones
- 4-level progression & certification
- A global community of Artium learners
- Showcases to perform what you learn
Class Timings for Adult Learners in the USA
Find a schedule that works for you. All times are in your local time zone.
- Eastern (ET)
- Central (CT)
- Mountain (MT)
- Pacific (PT)
- Morning6:30 AM - 8:00 AM(before work)
- Afternoon4:00 PM - 6:00 PM(flexible schedules)
- Evening6:00 PM - 9:00 PM(after work & weekends)
Weekend slots run all day Saturday and Sunday, and classes pause or shift around work trips and vacations when you need them to. Exact slots are confirmed with your teacher when you book your free trial.
A Curriculum for Every Stage
A step-by-step journey through Artium's four-level Globally Recognized Music Program, designed for adult learners.
- Level 1
Preparatory
- Learn the correct guitar posture and picking technique
- Play notes using the right fingers
- Play a simple guitar melody
- Start reading guitar tablature
- Clap and count basic rhythms with a metronome
- Play 3 simple chords and switch between them
From USD 25/hour
- Level 2
Intermediate
- Move between chords smoothly
- Play with different rhythms
- Improve your timing
- Play more songs
From USD 29/hour
- Level 3
Proficient
- Play more challenging songs
- Add expression to your playing
- Explore different styles
- Play with greater confidence
From USD 32/hour
- Level 4
Advanced
- Technique
- Songs
- Performance
- Listening
- Musical understanding
- Graded progression
- Your own musical identity
From USD 32/hour
Become a certified guitarist.
World’s only music institution with a globally recognized program that prepares you for RSL and Trinity.
Globally Recognized Music Program
Artium Certification
Structured assessment across all four levels, with a certificate recognized across Artium’s global learner community.
- Best for a complete learning journey
- Practice, feedback and performance together
- Certification choices as you progress
RSL
Prepare for RSL’s contemporary, performance-focused guitar grades alongside your Artium curriculum.
- Technique, repertoire and mock exams
- Learn within your Artium curriculum
- Exam fees are separate; Artium’s exam team handles enrollment
Trinity College London
Work toward Trinity’s internationally recognized guitar grade exams as you progress.
- Technique, repertoire and performance prep
- Learn within your Artium curriculum
- Exam fees are separate; Artium’s exam team handles enrollment
Your Artium Journey
Four levels from your first song to the stage, with showcases and Ofqual-accredited certification along the way.
Not sure which certification is right for you?
Our academic team will guide you based on your goals and level.
Compare certificationsWhat Learners in the USA Say
Reviews from Artium learners in the USA, as posted on Trustpilot.
From the Artium Community in the USA
See how Artium learners are learning, practicing and performing, straight from our social channels.
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Pranam Performs Beautifully on the Guitar
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Artium Learner Sri Ranjita Opens for Sonu Nigam in New Jersey
Artium Superstar finalist Sri Ranjita achieves a career highlight by performing as an opening act on Sonu Nigam's Revolution Tour in New Jersey, USA.
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A heartfelt tribute to Malti Shah, an 80-year-old Artium student who passed away, remembered fondly by her teacher Abhishek Marotkar.
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From Online Lessons to Sharing the Stage with Sonu Nigam
USA learner Arathy shares her musical journey of taking online lessons and performing live on stage with Patron-in-Chief Sonu Nigam.
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From learning music to performing on a stage like THIS.
From learning music to performing on a stage like THIS. Our learner @mishkakacholiya recently had the opportunity to perform during our Patron-in-Chief @sonunigamofficial’s Revolution Tour in Houston, USA. Behind every performance is a journey of learning, practice, feedback, and guidance. For Mishka, her teacher @tanulachakraborty has been an important part of that journey, helping her grow as a singer and performer. From learning in class to stepping onto a stage like this, it’s moments lik
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I learn guitar from teachers in India while living in USA?
Yes. Artium offers live 1:1 online classes, so you can learn from experienced teachers in India while living in USA. For many Indian diaspora learners, that also means learning music in a way that stays connected to their cultural roots.
Can I start learning guitar as an adult with no prior training?
Yes. Beginners are welcome. Your free trial gives the academic team a chance to understand your current ability and recommend the right starting level rather than putting every learner into the same program.
What can I learn in guitar classes as an adult?
Progressive guitar learning covering guitar basics, tuning, notes, chords, rhythm, strumming, tablature, scales, repertoire, sight reading and more advanced techniques. The pace can be personalized around your goals and previous experience.
Can I learn guitar even if I have a busy work schedule in USA?
Yes. Artium's online format is designed to make regular music learning easier to fit around work and family commitments. You can discuss suitable timings during the trial and enroll in a learning schedule that works for you.
Can I learn songs I enjoy while learning guitar?
Yes, where the course and teacher support that repertoire. The aim is not only to cover technique and theory, but also to make learning musical and relevant to your goals. Learn guitar from scratch, pick it up again after a break, play songs they enjoy or develop stronger technique.
Who leads the Guitar course at Artium?
Raju Singh is the Faculty Head for Guitar. The course is designed and curated under this academic leadership, while classes are delivered by Artium's trained teachers.
Can I learn guitar from scratch as an adult?
Yes. You do not need any previous guitar experience. You can start with tuning, notes, chords and rhythm and gradually move towards more advanced playing.
Can I learn guitar if I only have a few hours a week?
Yes. Your teacher can plan practice around the time you actually have. Even shorter, consistent practice sessions can help you build chord changes, rhythm and technique.
Will I learn songs or guitar technique first?
You will work on both. Songs make the learning enjoyable, while the structured lessons help you build chords, rhythm, scales, technique and other skills that you can use across different songs.
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