Guitar Lessons
Guitar, Ukulele, and Bass Lessons
Both acoustic and electric guitar lessons are offered to students in a variety of styles, including rock, blues, country, and classical genres for students age 6 and above. We balance musicianship and fun, so you can learn your favorite song or riff! Beginning students can expect to work on chords, simple strums, and basic elements, such as rhythm and harmony in their guitar lessons. Guitar lessons for intermediate and advanced students focus on scales, bass runs, dexterity, and dynamics while learning to play the songs you love. Our guitar lessons are the most comprehensive in Gwinnett, which includes theory, ear training, sight reading, technique, and history.
About the Guitar
The oldest surviving guitar-like instrument comes from Ancient Egypt! By the 1800’s, Antonio Torres Jurado started building guitars in a similar fashion to the modern classical and acoustic guitars. He is often called the “Stradivari” of guitars. There are several types of guitars. The classical guitar has nylon strings and a wide neck and is used to play different styles of music, but mostly classical music – often with an ensemble. Guitarists pluck the strings with their fingers or fingernails. The acoustic guitar is similar to the classical guitar, but generally has steel strings and a thinner neck and is usually played with a pick. The electric guitar uses electronic pickups and electric amplifiers (amps) rather than a large hollow body. The electric guitar is very popular in rock, pop, and jazz music. The bass guitar plays lower notes and often works with the drums and percussion to form the rhythm section of a band.
The guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world today. The diversity of music that can be created through the guitar gives musicians the opportunity to express their emotions and ideas in many different ways. Famous guitarists include: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, BB King, and Keith Urban.
Why choose us for guitar lessons?
The Best Comprehensive Music Lessons in Gwinnett
Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music offers music lessons in voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, drums, percussion, mandolin, clarinet, flute, saxophone, Greek instruments, art lessons and early childhood music development classes round out the selection of experiences offered. Learn more about our music programs.
The Most Highly Qualified Teaching Faculty in Gwinnett County
Our faculty have instrument specific degrees from renowned universities or professional performance experience. In addition to their teaching credentials, our faculty is dedicated to tailoring music lessons to your interests by learning about your personal musical goals and helping you achieve them. Our instructors have warm personalities and are friendly, and patient.
Musician Owned and Operated
With over 54 years of musical experience, Mrs. Valencia Giles, professional pianist and flutist, musician, author, and composer brings her belief in the value of music education to the forefront of the LSSM mission. As director and owner, Mrs. Giles has assembled a team of professional musicians who share her passion and enthusiasm for quality music education. Learn more about our director here.
Most Awarded School in Gwinnett
Thanks to our teachers, parents, and students, we have received many awards for best musical instruction. Just to mention a few: The Best of Gwinnett 8 years in a row, Gwinnett’s Daily Readers Choice Awards in 2016 and 2017, Best of Suwanee in 2015 and 2016, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award and Semi-Finalist in 2016, Best of Thumbtack in 2015 and 2016, and winners of the Moxie Award for Outstanding Organization by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
Modern State of the Art Facility
Centrally located in the heart of Lawrenceville and Suwanee. The Lawrenceville campus is at 1612 Collins Hill Road and the Suwanee location is at 345 Peachtree Industrial Blvd 30024. Our school is convenient to all areas of Gwinnett. Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, our clients enjoy a comfortable and professional parents lounge with free Wi-Fi, kids’ toys, and magazines. Spacious studio rooms are equipped with upright pianos and enhanced with weighted keyboards & technology for modern music lessons. Safety is our #1 priority; we have cameras in every room and observation windows for every classroom. Providing excellent music lessons since 2009 in the Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Dacula, Buford, Duluth, Hamilton Mill, Flowery Branch, and Snellville area year round.
Providing Excellence Since 2009 for Music Lessons in Lawrenceville and Suwanee, Georgia
Visit our testimonial page to see what our parents and students are saying. Every year, aspiring music teachers start their own studio, and a year or two later it’s closed. Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music has a proven track record of offering quality piano, guitar, voice/singing, violin, viola, cello, bass guitar, clarinet, flute, mandolin, ukulele, and art lessons in Gwinnett for the Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Dacula, Buford, Duluth, Hamilton Mill, and Flowery Branch area year round. See our testimonial page.
Excellent Student Achievement and Reward System
The “Star Music Masters” awards program developed by our Music Director Mrs. Giles, is exclusive to LSSM students only. The “Star Masters” achievement program increases students' engagement during lessons and progress provides great motivation for goal attainment. Each student will receive a trophy once a year based on their level.
The “Galaxy Music Program” (created by Music Director Mrs. Giles) is a fun, voluntary program for student lesson progress. Musicians receive their galaxy medal when they’ve reached eleven levels of performance and they are rewarded with a party. This program is exclusively for students of LSSM.
Funny Money (created by Music Director Mrs. Giles) is a fun game that inspires students to practice daily without the pressure. The more you practice, the more funny money you earn.
100 Days of Practice – This fun incentive program challenges our students to practice for 100 consecutive days. Students who practice for 100 consecutive days receive a medal at their pizza party! Students are able to celebrate together and make new friends!
Super Star Program - (for all ages) when participating in this program, students will be given a letter of outstanding achievement to present to their school or teacher.
Composer Circle- Students join the composer circle when they’ve written or arranged their own song. They receive a medal in the recitals and attend our fun pizza party to celebrate their success.
LSSM – Early Childhood Music Classes
The Music for Little Mozart’s program is a fun and exciting 45 minute group piano class for 4-6 year old’s that is written to provide appropriate piano instruction for young beginners while simultaneously developing listening skills. Our preschoolers really learn how to play the piano. See Little Mozart program.
Open 6 Days a Week for Today’s Busy Parents
Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music offers music lessons in piano, guitar, violin, viola, voice/singing, flute, cello, drums, clarinet, flute, art, Greek instruments and more! We are open six days a week to accommodate your busy schedule. Music lessons are billed monthly with no semester commitment.
Student Discount Vouchers
We are the only music school that consistently helps you save money on your books and supplies throughout the year. We also make it easy and convenient by offering music books and accessories in both locations. All of our current students receive a 10% student discount on all retail. If two siblings enroll, you will receive a 20% discount; three siblings, 30%; four siblings, 40%, and so on. These discounts will continue for the entire duration of your enrollment at LSSM. This is a great savings opportunity for any family!
Amazing Art Classes!
Every week our students are growing and increasing their skill level in their ability to create various styles of art. They are exploring the “Art for Fun” class that introduces them to many forms of art, or they are having a ball learning how to draw their favorite cartoons in our “Cartoon Art Class.” What versatility, to have one child taking piano and another child in the art class down the hall. What a wonderful way to save time and get all you need for your children in one wonderful location: the Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music. See our art program here.