Edmonton Guitar Music School - Guitar Lessons Edmonton

I have been a student with Ian and Kamil at Edmontonguitar and would recommend both as excellent guitar teachers. The quality of the lessons always blow me away. The class schedule is structured in a way that you never miss a lesson, the teachers are dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive. If you want to learn how to play or improve your playing this is a great place to be.

I came to Edmonton Guitar Music School in July 2018 with only a few basic chords and an immense desire to learn to play guitar. A few months later, and I feel my skills, confidence, and foundational knowledge growing every day. Ian and Kamil are incredible and attentive instructors, and I would highly recommend attending lessons with them both. As a part of group lessons, you never feel lost or as if your progress or intentions go unnoticed. The instructors take great care to learn what style of music you're interested in, tailor the lessons to those interests, and check in frequently with where you're at in your practice. They have a keen understanding of the learning process, and what it takes to get to where you want to be. Additionally, I've only had a couple of lessons with Tommaso, but those classes made a huge impact -- telling of his skills as an instructor. Overall, I'd highly recommend attending Edmonton Guitar Music School if you have a serious desire to learn or accelerate your guitar skills.

I could not have been happily playing my piano without the initial instruction I got at the EGMS. I had toyed with the idea for years and even fell prey to the common misconception that, with constant effort and dedication, I can do it myself. Correct. But what a long, tedious and frustratingly inefficient process! The lessons I took at this music school were exceptionally enjoyable, engaging and not only helped me go so much more quickly and smoothly through the initial learning stages but also paved the way for a life long hobby, that I can now practice with a confidence I could not have gained in the comfort of my own home. Whether a beginner like me or a seasoned player looking to improve your skills, I totally recommend it. The word "instruction" I used in the beginning fails to convey the well rounded experience of learning while having fun and connecting with teachers and students that share your passion for music. Thank you, EGMS!

Beware. Read the contract before signing -- it's ridiculous. This company took advantage of someone in my family who can't speak english very well. They took a months payment 1 week prior to her first lesson and told her to sign their agreement despite her asking to take it home and read it. They told her she would need to pay the initial fee, sign to secure promo pricing, and that she could cancel any time to get her money back. After her first lesson she told the front desk that the lessons weren't for her and they sent her home telling her she would see a partial refund. When she didn't see the refund, she called and was told she would get a call back from management. When no one called, she went in and spoke to the manager who told her to fill out a withdrawl/cancellation form. Days later another partial months payment was taken via credit card. When questioned about it, the manager cited "policy" and hung up the phone. When I called to try to help, I started by asking for a copy of the agreement which they initially refused, saying they didn't have a scanner or photocopier. It was only when I asked to speak with the owner that the manager sent it to me. Unfortunately, their contract requires payment up front for one payment period (4 weeks), with a 3-day cancellation window to get money back. Why would they encourage signing the agreement knowing the first lesson wouldn't be until a week later? And why not provide a copy of the agreement when asked for it the day of signing? And why wait almost two weeks to provide the withdrawl form even though the request was made in person immediately after lesson #1? Turns out they require 30 days notice for cancellations and feel it was ethical to withdraw money for another payment period anyway. The two payments were taken less than 30 days apart too. When we explained everything we were wanting only the second payment to be refunded because it took two weeks to provide a withdrawl form and after only 1 lesson. It's unfortunate that the contract wasn't looked over before signing but others should be warned about dealing with these people. When I called again, I spoke to 3 different people who had me on speaker, one of them making a quip about how it wasn't their fault if someone can't speak english and couldn't understand how to read a contract. If you're going to sign up for lessons, request a copy of what you're about to sign because they don't give it to you unless you ask. And when you ask to speak with the owner of the business, you either get hung up on or told they're not available. **Edit Re response from owner: if you truly felt bad and understood exactly what happened, you would do what is right and issue the partial refund. Sorry but your "apology" sounds rehearsed and not sincere. Im sure your instructors are great but your reception and management need some serious customer service training. The insults were directed at the customer-- not the other way around. I guess some business owners don't appreciate that working with your customer will go a lot further than doing whatever it takes to keep $145.**

I've been going for lessons with Ian and Kamil for just over a year and it's amazing! I knew absolutely nothing when i went for my first lesson and they quickly built me up from brand new to better than i ever thought i would be!