Guitar Lessons Near Albany, NY
Paul's Guitar Hideout is 45 minutes north of Albany in Glens Falls. Guitar lessons with Travis Gray of Wild Adriatic. He's played Bonnaroo, SXSW, and Mountain Jam, and he teaches beginners of all ages one-on-one at the shop.
Exit 18 is a straight shot up I-87 — no turns, no city traffic, about forty-five minutes from the Empire Plaza.
Where We Are
We're on the second floor of The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, one of the more interesting buildings in the region. It's a converted 1902 shirt mill that's become a hub for artists, makers, craftspeople, and independent businesses. Painters, photographers, woodworkers, jewelers, and now a guitar shop. The building has a creative energy that fits what we do. Use the Cooper Street entrance and take the stairs up. If stairs are difficult or you're bringing in something you don't want to carry up, call or text us and we'll arrange access.
Is the Drive Worth It?
Travis is worth the drive — straight up. Having repairs, setups, gear, and lessons under one roof is icing on the cake. If you're starting from absolute scratch, find someone local first. More on that call: should I take guitar lessons or teach myself.
Who's Teaching
Travis Gray of Wild Adriatic fame teaches here. Reach out through the contact page to book. Full background on his instructor page.
How Lessons Work
Travis listens to what you want and builds a plan for it. He'll work on the songs you actually want to play, the foundation underneath them, technique, riffs, songwriting, getting ready to perform — whatever the goal is. The first session is about where you're starting and where you want to go.
Before the First Lesson
If you need a guitar, new and used inventory is worth browsing while you're up. A $79 setup on your existing guitar is often worth doing on the same trip. Service is first come, first served. Need it back by a certain date? Let us know at drop-off and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there guitar lessons near Albany with a professional touring musician?
A: Paul's Guitar Hideout, 45 minutes north in Glens Falls — one-on-one lessons with Travis Gray of Wild Adriatic, who's played Bonnaroo and SXSW. Beginners of all ages.
Q: Is it worth driving 45 minutes from Albany for a guitar lesson?
A: Travis is worth the drive, straight up. Having repairs, setups, gear, and lessons under one roof is icing on the cake.
Q: How do I start?
A: Reach out through the contact page or call.
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Come up if it's worth the drive. Travis is the reason.
Paul's Guitar Hideout is located at The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, NY. Use the Cooper Street entrance and take the stairs up. If stairs are difficult or you're bringing in something you don't want to carry up, call or text us and we'll arrange access.
The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence St., Suite 201B, 2nd Floor
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Wednesday–Sunday, 12–5 PM
(518) 217-8695 · info@paulsguitarhideout.com