Guitar Lessons and Our Recommended Beginner Guitar
If you or your child is just getting started on guitar, having the right size and quality instrument is crucial. Young beginners in particular benefit from using a 3/4-sized acoustic guitar, which features a smaller body and shorter neck—making it easier to reach notes and play comfortably.
One model we’ve confidently recommended for years is the Yamaha JR1 3/4-Sized Acoustic Guitar, available at sweetwater.com for around $159.99.
While there are lower-cost guitars available, we caution against going too cheap. Inexpensive models often have poorly set strings that are too high off the fretboard, making them difficult and painful to play. That frustration can discourage a student from practicing or continuing lessons.
Learning to play an instrument is already a rewarding but challenging process—starting with a playable, reliable guitar gives the student a real chance to succeed.
Thinking About Guitar Lessons?
We offer private lessons for students of all ages, starting around age 7.
- Ages 7–10 typically do best with 30-minute weekly sessions.
- Ages 11+ benefit from longer sessions of 45 or 60 minutes.
Our staff is here to help with guitar sizing, purchase recommendations, and lesson scheduling. Call us today at 313.458.7723 — we’ll make sure you’re on the right path to learning and enjoying the guitar!
We have recommended the Yamaha Jr-1 for 3/4 Sized Acoustic Guitar for many years. This guitar currently retails for for 159.99. You can find it here at sweetwater.com
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