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Seattle Guitar Lessons That Actually Make a Difference

Unlock Your Musical Potential: Why Guitar Lessons Are Worth It

Have you ever dreamed of playing your favorite songs on the guitar? Whether you’re into classic rock, acoustic ballads, blues, or pop, learning to play the guitar opens up a world of musical possibilities. And the best way to start—or take your skills to the next level—is with structured guitar lessons.

Why Take Guitar Lessons?

  1. Personalized Guidance
    Online videos are great, but they can’t offer real-time feedback. A skilled instructor can spot bad habits early, tailor lessons to your skill level, and help you progress faster.

  2. Faster Learning Curve
    With the right instruction, you’ll avoid common beginner mistakes and learn techniques that would take much longer to figure out on your own.

  3. Build Confidence and Motivation
    Regular lessons provide structure and accountability. Hitting small milestones with the support of an instructor keeps you motivated and excited to practice.

  4. Explore Different Styles
    Want to shred like Hendrix or fingerpick like James Taylor? Lessons give you access to a variety of genres and techniques you might not try otherwise.

  5. Learn Music Theory (The Easy Way)
    Guitar lessons often incorporate just enough music theory to help you understand what you’re playing—without overwhelming you.

Choosing the Right Teacher

Look for an instructor whose style and experience match your goals. Sound Music School offers a free half hour trial lesson for all interested new students. Online or in-person, make sure they communicate clearly and offer a curriculum that feels engaging and challenging.

Ready to Get Started?

No matter your age or experience level, it’s never too late to start learning guitar. With patience, practice, and the right teacher, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can go from basic chords to full songs.

So pick up that guitar, tune those strings, and take the first step toward becoming the musician you’ve always wanted to be.

A Life with Music

Mike Keeney - Owner/Founder of Sound Music School

Hi, I’m Mike Keeney, founder of Sound Music School in Seattle, WA. My life has been blessed with music since an early age when I discovered 80’s pop music like George Michael and Michael Jackson. I would wait for my favorite songs to come on the radio and jump up and dance on my bed with reckless abandon. Rhythm and harmony always seemed to have a supernatural effect on my brain and body. I switched around taking piano lessons, violin lessons, dance classes and eventually discovered guitar when I was 14 years old. At one point in time I had 3 different private instructors! Each one specializing in rock, jazz and classical guitar. My enthusiasm was palpable and I always looked forward to my private lesson experience. I was fortunate to have supportive parents who encouraged me to pursue my creative passions but emphasized the work that really goes into it in order to find success.

When I moved to Seattle with my wife in 2014, I started up a small guitar lesson studio in Fremont called The Mike Keeney Guitar School. I was fortunate to work with a lot of wonderful budding musicians of all backgrounds with a broad variety of stylistic preferences. In 2019, my cup of students was overflowing and I made the leap towards bringing on additional colleagues and started building a proper music school. In February of 2020 (just before the Covid lockdown) Sound Music School was born. We are now a collective of over a dozen professional musicians with over one hundred combined years of teaching experience! We know the passion and the struggle of growing on your musical journey. All of us have formal music training and years of experience performing in all types of environments. We understand that there’s more than one approach that works and are excited to share with you all the endless possibilities of music. All you have to do is walk through the door. The only thing you need for success is a love for music ❤️