Adult Guitar

Stop Guessing.
Start Making Real Progress on Guitar.

Whether you're just getting started, coming back to guitar after years away, or you've been playing for a while and feel stuck, we'll help you figure out where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.

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Adult Guitar at Peak

There's More Than One Way to Be a Guitarist

Not everyone comes to guitar with the same goals. Some people are picking up a guitar for the first time. Some want to play the classic rock and blues they've loved for years. Others want to understand the instrument at a deeper level and see how far they can take their playing. That's why we offer different paths for adult guitarists.

Two adult guitar students playing together on stools in the Peak guitar room

New to guitar

Beginning Guitar

For true beginners who need the fundamentals to get started. We’ll meet with you individually first, get you comfortable with the basics, and help you get ready for the guitar program that’s right for you.

Scheduled individually
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Jeff Moore playing lead on stage under lights, head down over the fretboard

Classic rock and blues

Vintage Voltage: Classic Rock & Blues

For adults who want to build real guitar skills through the classic rock, blues, hard rock, and other guitar-driven music they love.

Places in this class are arranged by hand, so a short conversation comes first.

$207/month Wednesdays, 4:00 to 4:50 PM
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An adult guitarist working through technique on a Les Paul in the Peak studio

Understand the instrument

Guitar Virtuosity: Foundations

For guitarists who want to stop guessing and really understand the instrument, including the fretboard, scales, chords, rhythm, and the theory behind the music they play. This class isn’t for everyone. It’s for players who are willing to practice consistently and want to see how far they can take their playing.

50 Minutes $207/month Mondays, 5:30 to 6:20 PM
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Guitar Virtuosity: Command

Invitation only

Guitar Virtuosity: Command

For committed guitarists ready to turn that understanding into higher-level technical and performance ability. Command is invitation-only and requires co-enrollment in Foundations.

Invitation only, and taken alongside Foundations. Ask us if you would like to be considered.

60 Minutes $207/month Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 PM
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Adult group guitar programs are $207/month. Discounts are available for students enrolled in multiple courses.
Classes held at Peak Music and Dance | 920 Albany Shaker Road, Latham NY
Not sure which path fits you? We'll help you figure it out.

Why Guitarists Get Stuck

Learning guitar is easier than ever. Getting better at guitar isn't.

There are thousands of YouTube videos, apps, tabs, tutorials, and online lessons. You can learn songs, chords, riffs, and exercises without ever leaving your house. But it's hard to know what you need to work on next. That's where a lot of guitarists get stuck. They keep learning more things without knowing whether they're fixing the things that are actually holding them back.

A Clear Path Forward

A Clear Path Forward

  • Where you are now At Peak, we start by figuring out where you are now and what you actually want to be able to do on guitar.
  • What's helping, and what's getting in the way Then we look at what's helping you move forward and what's getting in the way. From there, we can help you build the knowledge, technique, and musicianship you need to make real progress.
  • Your goals, not everyone else's You don't need to have the same goals as every other guitarist. You just need a clear path toward yours.
Jeff Moore

Meet Jeff Moore

  • Director of Music, Berklee-Certified Master Guitarist Jeff Moore is the Director of Music at Peak Music and Dance and a Berklee-certified Master Guitarist. As both a guitarist and educator, Jeff's focus is not simply on teaching students more songs, but on helping them become better musicians.

Ready to Make Real Progress on Guitar?

Whether you're starting from scratch, returning to guitar, or looking for a more serious approach to your playing, we'd like to hear what you're hoping to accomplish. Tell us a little about yourself through our contact form, and we'll be in touch to talk about what you're looking for and whether one of our guitar programs might be a good fit.

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