Guitar Lessons Near Queensbury, NY

Paul's Guitar Hideout is 10 minutes south of Queensbury on Route 9. In-person one-on-one guitar lessons with Travis Gray of Wild Adriatic.

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 19th century textile 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 you need assistance, give us a call and we'll come down.

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.

See the main lessons page for more, or what to expect from your first lesson.

Younger Students

Around age 8 is a realistic starting point for most young beginners. Younger can work if the student is motivated and physically ready for a 3/4-scale or small-body guitar. If they're not ready yet, we'll say so. More: guitar lessons for kids.

Winter Lessons and the Setup Problem

A guitar that played fine in September often doesn't in January. Indoor humidity in Upstate New York drops hard once the heat kicks on (forced air, woodstoves, baseboard) and student guitars feel it first. Buzzing that wasn't there in October. Acoustics that suddenly fight the player. Action creeping up. It's the guitar, not the student, and it's fixable. If a younger player is struggling mid-winter, it's worth bringing the guitar in before chalking it up to motivation.

Before the First Lesson

If you need a guitar, come in first. We have new and used options across a wide range. A $79 setup on the guitar before the first lesson helps a lot. High action is the most common reason beginners think guitar is harder than it should be, and it's almost always fixable. See when a beginner should get a setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How far is Paul's Guitar Hideout from Queensbury?
A: About 10 minutes south on Route 9. We're at 71 Lawrence St. inside The Shirt Factory, second floor, Cooper Street entrance.

Q: How young is too young for youth guitar lessons?
A: Around 8 is realistic for most younger beginners. Younger works if the student is motivated and has the physical size for a small-body or 3/4-scale guitar.

Q: Can parents sit in on a young student's lesson?
A: Parents are welcome in the room. Some stay, some drop off. Whatever works.

Q: How do I book?
A: Reach out through the contact page, call, or stop in during shop hours.

Ten minutes from Queensbury, weekly lessons that actually take.

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 you need assistance, give us a call and we'll come down.

The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence St., Suite 201B, 2nd Floor
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Wednesday–Sunday, 12–5pm
(518) 217-8695 · info@paulsguitarhideout.com