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 teaches beginners of all ages one-on-one at the shop. Lessons run 30 minutes for $40 or 60 minutes for $80. Lessons cover acoustic and electric guitar across all styles. Book with the book a lesson form, or call or text (518) 217-8695.

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. The building went up in 1902 as a men's shirt factory and made shirts until 1996. Today it's home to more than 70 studios, shops and galleries, and now a guitar shop. 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.

Albany is the capital, the big city at the bottom of the Northway, and we're the top of the same map: Glens Falls is the far north end of the Capital District.

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. For more on that call, read 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, or 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. It's often worth dropping your existing guitar off on the same trip for a $79 setup. 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.

Before the drive: the beginner buying page, then the guide to the new guitars under $300 on the wall.

Is Your Guitar Helping?

If your guitar isn't playing properly, we'll tell you. A professional setup can sometimes make a substantial difference. If you don't have a guitar yet, we can also help you choose an appropriate first instrument rather than guessing online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there guitar lessons near Albany with a professional musician?
A: Paul's Guitar Hideout, 45 minutes north in Glens Falls: one-on-one lessons with Travis Gray of Wild Adriatic. 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.

Beginner Guitars in the Shop

If you don't have a guitar yet, come in first. These are the beginner guitars in stock today.

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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