Student Resources

Guides for guitar students and their parents, from Paul's Guitar Hideout in Glens Falls, NY. Lessons at the shop are one-on-one with Travis Gray of Wild Adriatic. These guides cover the questions that actually come up, from the shop where the lessons happen.

They cover whether to take lessons or teach yourself, how long learning guitar actually takes, and what the first lesson and the first month look like, for kids and for adult beginners. There are guides on building a practice routine, on getting more out of each lesson, and on when a beginner's guitar needs a setup. High action is the most common reason new players think guitar is harder than it should be, and it's almost always fixable.

Before You Start

• Should I Take Guitar Lessons or Teach Myself?
• How Long Does It Take to Learn Guitar? (Realistic Answer)
• What to Expect From Your First Guitar Lesson
• Guitar Lessons in Glens Falls, NY

Kids and Adult Beginners

• Guitar Lessons for Kids Near Glens Falls, NY
• Adult Beginner Guitar: What to Expect in the First Month
• When Should a Beginner Get a Guitar Setup?

Making It Stick

• How to Build a Guitar Practice Routine That Actually Works
• How to Get the Most Out of Guitar Lessons — A Guide for New Students

Ready to start? See how lessons work or book a lesson. Full background on Travis on his instructor page.

Common Questions

Who teaches guitar lessons at Paul's Guitar Hideout?
Travis Gray of Wild Adriatic. One-on-one, at the shop in Glens Falls. Beginners of all ages.

How long does it take to learn guitar?
Recognizable songs within a few months of steady practice, comfortable within about a year. The guide above gives the realistic version, stage by stage.

What age can a kid start guitar lessons?
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 let you know.

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Thinking about lessons for yourself or your kid? Come in and talk it through. We're 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.

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