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Guitar Lessons in Westchester

Study guitar at home in Westchester with guitarists who play NYC's best stages.

Kids & adults. All levels. All styles.

Play favorite songs Electric & acoustic Fingerstyle & strumming Lead guitar & solos Westchester guitar for beginners Jazz guitar at home
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What you'll learn

A complete guitarist,
your way.

Every lesson weaves together technique, theory, and the music you care about.

Your teacher

Musicians who
perform for a living.

All of our teachers hold advanced degrees in music and bring years of performance experience to every lesson. No textbook teachers.

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Tal Kalman
Tal Kalman
Saxophone
10 Years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Joey Curreri
Joey Curreri
Trumpet
8 Years
TrumpetPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
B.M. University of Miami & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Neal Perrine
Neal Perrine
Bass
9 Years
BassGuitarPianoMusic Theory
James Madison University
Ethan Cohn
Ethan Cohn
Guitar
11 years
GuitarBass
B.M. McGill University, M.M. the New School
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Miles Mindlin
Miles Mindlin
Guitar
7 years
Guitar
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Markiian Krysa
Markiian Krysa
Drums
8 years
Drums
Municipal Academy of Music
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
Angelina Kolobukhova
Angelina Kolobukhova
Voice
8 years
VoicePiano
B.M. Adelphi University
Yuval Amihai
Yuval Amihai
Guitar
21 years
GuitarPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
Jerusalem Academy of Music, Rimon School of Music
Jackson Potter
Jackson Potter
Guitar
12 years
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Miami, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alexandra Ridout
Alexandra Ridout
Trumpet
12 Years
TrumpetFlugelhornHorn in FBugel
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Tal Kalman
Tal Kalman
Saxophone
10 Years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Joey Curreri
Joey Curreri
Trumpet
8 Years
TrumpetPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
B.M. University of Miami & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Neal Perrine
Neal Perrine
Bass
9 Years
BassGuitarPianoMusic Theory
James Madison University
Ethan Cohn
Ethan Cohn
Guitar
11 years
GuitarBass
B.M. McGill University, M.M. the New School
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Miles Mindlin
Miles Mindlin
Guitar
7 years
Guitar
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Markiian Krysa
Markiian Krysa
Drums
8 years
Drums
Municipal Academy of Music
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
Angelina Kolobukhova
Angelina Kolobukhova
Voice
8 years
VoicePiano
B.M. Adelphi University
Yuval Amihai
Yuval Amihai
Guitar
21 years
GuitarPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
Jerusalem Academy of Music, Rimon School of Music
Jackson Potter
Jackson Potter
Guitar
12 years
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Miami, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alexandra Ridout
Alexandra Ridout
Trumpet
12 Years
TrumpetFlugelhornHorn in FBugel
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Peru Eizagirre
Peru Eizagirre
Drums
13 years
Drums
M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
Noa Chait
Noa Chait
Voice
10 years
VoicePiano
B.M. New School
Raphael Silverman
Raphael Silverman
Guitar
Experienced
Guitar
B.A. Columbia University
Ilhan Saferali
Ilhan Saferali
Piano
Experienced
PianoTrumpet
The New School
Alex Heffron
Alex Heffron
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Colorado Boulder
Quinton Cain
Quinton Cain
Drums
Experienced
Drums
B.M. Manhattan School of Music
Finn Wiest
Finn Wiest
Drums
Experienced
DrumsPercussionPiano
Marcello Cardillo
Marcello Cardillo
Drums
Experienced
DrumsComposition
B.M. & M.M. Conservatory of Amsterdam, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Michael Hilgendorf
Michael Hilgendorf
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarCompositionImprovisation
B.M. Columbia College Chicago, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Peru Eizagirre
Peru Eizagirre
Drums
13 years
Drums
M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
Noa Chait
Noa Chait
Voice
10 years
VoicePiano
B.M. New School
Raphael Silverman
Raphael Silverman
Guitar
Experienced
Guitar
B.A. Columbia University
Ilhan Saferali
Ilhan Saferali
Piano
Experienced
PianoTrumpet
The New School
Alex Heffron
Alex Heffron
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Colorado Boulder
Quinton Cain
Quinton Cain
Drums
Experienced
Drums
B.M. Manhattan School of Music
Finn Wiest
Finn Wiest
Drums
Experienced
DrumsPercussionPiano
Marcello Cardillo
Marcello Cardillo
Drums
Experienced
DrumsComposition
B.M. & M.M. Conservatory of Amsterdam, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Michael Hilgendorf
Michael Hilgendorf
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarCompositionImprovisation
B.M. Columbia College Chicago, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Your path

From first chords to
favorite songs.

Pick your direction. Every route is customizable.

Strumming, fingerpicking, and the songs that started it all.

Skills
  • Open chords (G, C, D, Em, Am)
  • Strumming patterns
  • Chord changes in tempo
  • Basic fingerpicking
Repertoire
  • Knockin' on Heaven's Door
  • Horse with No Name
  • Wonderwall
  • Hey There Delilah
Skills
  • Barre chords
  • Travis picking
  • Capo use & transposing
  • Reading lead sheets
Repertoire
  • Blackbird (Beatles)
  • Tears in Heaven
  • Hallelujah
  • Dust in the Wind
Skills
  • Complex fingerstyle arrangements
  • Alternate tunings
  • Solo guitar arrangements
  • Percussive techniques
Repertoire
  • Classical Gas
  • Windy & Warm
  • Hotel California (fingerstyle)
  • Original arrangements

Not sure which route is right for you?

Book a free consultation call
Pricing

One lesson to see the fit.

All payments securely processed through Stripe. Cancel anytime. No registration fees. Full package pricing on our Westchester pricing page.

In-Home
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Your first lesson, in your living room.

A real 30-minute lesson with your matched teacher, right at home. Meet them, play a little, and see the fit before you commit to anything.

  • A professional performing musician at your door
  • The same teacher every week — never a stranger
  • Flexible packages, credits roll forward, no contracts

Not sure which fits? Book a first lesson and we'll help you choose.

Prices shown are for Westchester at-home lessons and are subject to our terms of service.

Bundle offer

Need a guitar? Rent one from us.

Rent a teacher-approved acoustic or electric guitar from our studio and get your first lesson free. Try before you buy.

Top-rated by dozens of
5-star reviews.

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"At-home lessons were a game-changer. My daughter literally counts down the days until Wednesday."
Michael T. · Guitar · Westchester
"I went from zero to playing my favorite songs in 6 months. My teacher meets me exactly where I am."
Sarah J. · Guitar · Manhattan
"The personalized approach is incredible. I can play things I never imagined I could."
Jessica K. · Guitar · Brooklyn
"Evening lessons fit my schedule and I finally have the creative outlet I've always wanted."
Linda P. · Guitar · Queens
"Six months in and my skills have transformed. The quality of instruction is outstanding."
Emily K. · Guitar · Brooklyn
"My teacher turned what felt intimidating into something exciting. I leave every lesson inspired."
David R. · Guitar · Brooklyn
"At-home lessons were a game-changer. My daughter literally counts down the days until Wednesday."
Michael T. · Guitar · Westchester
"I went from zero to playing my favorite songs in 6 months. My teacher meets me exactly where I am."
Sarah J. · Guitar · Manhattan
"The personalized approach is incredible. I can play things I never imagined I could."
Jessica K. · Guitar · Brooklyn
"Evening lessons fit my schedule and I finally have the creative outlet I've always wanted."
Linda P. · Guitar · Queens
"Six months in and my skills have transformed. The quality of instruction is outstanding."
Emily K. · Guitar · Brooklyn
"My teacher turned what felt intimidating into something exciting. I leave every lesson inspired."
David R. · Guitar · Brooklyn
Common questions

Common Guitar questions.

Do I need my own guitar?

Yes — having a guitar at home is important for practice. We can recommend budget-friendly starter options, or you can rent through our studio.

Can I learn at any age?

Yes — we teach students from age 6 to 80+. Adults often progress faster than they expect.

How long until I can play songs?

Most students play recognizable songs within the first 2-4 lessons. Full songs usually by month 2.

How much are guitar lessons in Westchester?

Start with a first lesson — a real 30-minute in-home guitar lesson with your matched teacher, so you can see the fit before committing. After that, flexible 4- and 10-lesson packages let you save and use credits at your pace. See our Westchester pricing page for full rates.

Do your teachers travel to Westchester?

Yes! Our guitar teachers travel directly to your Westchester home for every lesson. You can also choose online lessons if that's more convenient. Same teacher, same time each week.

Can I start guitar as a complete beginner in Westchester?

Absolutely. Many of our Westchester students start with zero experience. Your teacher will build a custom plan starting with the basics, and you'll be playing music you enjoy within the first few weeks.

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Our Locations

Home lessons & studio options

📍 Soho - by Prince Street

📍 Bed-Stuy - by the J/M/Z Myrtle Ave

📍 Bushwick - by the Wilson Ave L

📍 Crown Heights - by the Utica Ave A/C

📍 Prospect Heights - by Botanic Garden

📍 Greenpoint - by Greenpoint Ave G

📍 Upper East Side - by the 96th St 6

📍 Upper West Side - by the 1/2/3 96th St

📍 Financial District - by Wall St

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What our guitar lessons feel like in Westchester

Guitar lessons at Kalman Music are built to help players refine technique, deepen musicality, and find their own voice on the instrument. Each session balances the mechanics of playing with genuine artistic expression, so students gain real confidence while exploring the styles they love. Whether you're mastering your first open chords or working through advanced solos, the path is shaped around your goals.

Instruction covers the essentials that make a guitarist sound polished: fingerpicking, strumming patterns, clean chord transitions, scales, and improvisation. Just as much attention goes to timing, rhythm, tone, and phrasing, the details that let a player convey real emotion and nuance. Skill-building exercises are always paired with music you actually want to play, so progress feels tangible from week to week.

As techniques take hold, lessons move into real musical contexts. Students work on solos, ensemble parts, and current songs, building hands-on experience with dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation. That practical focus grows the kind of versatility and ease that lets a guitarist feel at home whether playing alone, in a band, or in the studio.

Every lesson adapts to the student's level and ambitions. Beginners settle into posture, foundational chord shapes, and steady rhythm, while more experienced players dig into intricate fingerstyle passages, improvisation, and fuller arrangements. The atmosphere stays supportive and engaging throughout, keeping steady progress something to look forward to rather than a chore.

Why students stay with Kalman Music for guitar lessons in Westchester?

Kalman Music provides a supportive and inspiring environment for guitarists of all levels. Lessons focus on skill development, expressive performance, and practical application, giving students the tools to perform confidently in any setting. With focused, personalized instruction, musicians experience steady growth while embracing their creativity, making Kalman Music the ideal choice for passionate and dedicated guitar players.

Learning Guitar in Westchester

Westchester students get guitar instruction shaped by the neighborhood they live in. Leafy, suburban, and family-focused, with excellent schools, Metro-North access to the city, and a strong local arts community. Our teachers draw on jazz traditions and tailor every lesson to your goals and your space.

Nearby: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts · Metro-North from Grand Central (Harlem, Hudson, or New Haven line)

Westchester Guitar Lessons — Acoustic Electric & Classical

Westchester families choose our guitar program for engaging lessons, skilled instructors, and personalized teaching. Learn the music you love in your own home.

Serving White Plains, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Scarsdale, Larchmont, Pelham, Chappaqua, Pleasantville, and all Westchester communities with flexible scheduling.

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