About
Good Times Guitar offers private lessons for guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums, and voice. Private lessons are 30 minutes each and are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. The program also offers 1-hour band practice for intermediate and above students, usually after 6 or more months of private lessons, with 4 to 6 students per band.
Programs
- Private Lessons — 8 years+ · Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30pm (Sept-May); summer June-July: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1:00-6:00pm · Weekly 30-minute one-on-one lessons in guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums, and voice. Levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced. Cost: $175/month with Auto-Pay ($225 without).
- Band Practice — 8 years+ · Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30pm (Sept-May); summer June-July: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1:00-6:00pm · Weekly 1-hour group band practice for intermediate and above students, usually after 6+ months of private lessons. Group size: 4-6 students per band. Cost: $150/month with Auto-Pay ($200 without).
At a glance
- Ages: 8–18 years old
- General schedule: Lessons and band practice are offered once a week. School-year schedule is Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30pm (Sept-May). Summer schedule is June-July, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 1:00-6:00pm. The program is off in August.
About the provider
Good Times Guitar says it has been making music fun since 2001 and that the program has over 25 years of experience. The mission statement says kids learn to love music through engaging lessons tailored just for them, and the program aims to foster a fun and supportive environment where kids can explore their musical talents at their own pace. Bands have opportunities to perform for family and friends during the year, including school chapels and talent shows and gigs around town at local venues like SoHo.
A registration fee is required to hold your spot. If you miss a lesson, 48 hour warning is required to qualify for a makeup. No refunds. Students can do both private lessons and band practice. They can switch instruments. Short, consistent home practice is recommended.
What families say
“I love Good Times Guitar! All 3 of our kids have studied through Good Times Guitar and as a Mom, I absolutely LOVE it!” — Kathy Ireland
Last updated October 30, 2026.
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