We started a guitar lesson program at Route 60 Music Company in September 2001, approximately 9 months after the store opened for business and it has grown from having 20 students and one guitar teacher to over 300 students and 11 teachers! We now give instruction on guitar, bass, piano/keyboard, drums, banjo, fiddle and voice...and we always try to keep it fun.

We are ready to teach you almost any style of music. Should you want to learn rock, country, blues, jazz or classical guitar, we will provide you with the the tools and techniques to help you on your way.We have quality teachers that are patient, talented, and take pride in the fact that they are given the ability to share their knowledge of the music with the local community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are lessons?
Lessons are $15.00 a half-hour and $30.00 an hour (if you’ve never played guitar before, then 30 minutes is all you need). Students usually pay a month at a time and take a once weekly private lesson.

Do you have to learn how to read music to learn how to play?
We teach a person how to play by using different techniques that don’t require reading music, like guitar tablature and chord charts. But, if you do want to learn how to read music, all of our  teachers can show a student how to apply it to thier instrument.

On what days do you teach lessons and how often should I take them?
We offer guitar lessons Monday thru Saturday, usually from 10:00am to 8:00 pm. Students do a lot better when they have a lesson once a week. A regular schedule helps a beginning student keep a more consistent practicing routine.

How long does it take for me to learn a song?
If a student practices, at least, 20 to 30 minutes a day, they will be able to play songs that friends and family can recognize within a few lessons. Obviously how much practice time and study the student puts in directly affects the time frame for progress.

What’s an ideal age to start learning how to play the guitar?
We have started students playing the guitar at the average age of 7 years old to the ripe old age of…….well, you get the picture. The ideal age seems to be 10 to 12 but it really depends on the attention span, focus, hand strength and size, and discipline of the student.

Do I need to bring a guitar and guitar amp to my lesson?
Yes, you do need to bring your guitar (picks, tuners, reading glasses, etc.,) and no you don’t need to bring your amp.

Should a student start learning on an acoustic, acoustic/electric or electric guitar?
Some teachers have their own opinion, but we are just glad you are here to learn how to play. All of our instructors are professional musicians that not only can teach you how to play music, they can instruct you on many aspects of music including song-writing, music theory, how to read music and performance tips. We hope to teach you exactly what you want to learn.

How do I sign up?
First thing to do is choose the best time and day that is right for you, and then call Route 60 Music Company at 1-304-736-7466 or call Scott Stephens “Senior Instructor” at 1-304-412-2054, and we will sign you up with an instructor that can accommodate you with the time and day that you need. Also, if there is an instructor that you request, we will try our best to make sure that you get that teacher. Thank You for considering learning to play at Route 60 Music Co.