Mastering the guitar involves more than memorizing chords—it’s about building skill, expression, and confidence. At Go Guitar Lessons, we specialize in personalized guitar teaching that adapts to your ambitions and lifestyle:
Our teachers bring extensive experience playing and instructing different musical genres—from pop and rock to classical and jazz.
Lessons can be conducted in-person at your Orleans residence or remotely through virtual sessions.
Whether you want to shred solos, accompany yourself singing, or learn fundamental music theory, your lesson plan revolves around your preferences.
Our approach encourages quick wins by first playing simple songs, gradually developing technique and theory knowledge, and advancing to creative areas such as songwriting and improvisation.
A guitar is required to take lessons, but you don't need to buy one right away. We offer rental guitars for just $7 per week, making it easy to get started without a big upfront investment. If you'd prefer to purchase your own, we're happy to advise you on the best beginner-friendly models at different price points.
Absolutely. Our instructors are versatile and happy to tailor lessons in rock, jazz, blues, classical, or other genres you enjoy.
Children as young as five can benefit from lessons designed specifically to engage and nurture their musical interest.
Definitely. Many adults start guitar lessons later in life and progress successfully with patient coaching.
Lessons are scheduled on a weekly basis. Consistent weekly sessions are the key to building real progress on the guitar — the repetition and accountability between lessons is what makes the difference, especially in the early stages.
Starting guitar in Orleans? You're in the right place. Our beginner lessons are designed to get you playing real songs as quickly as possible — no dry theory marathons, no frustration. You'll learn how to form chords, strum confidently, read tablature, and build the muscle memory that makes everything click. Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time at age 7 or 47, our teachers meet you exactly where you are and build a lesson plan around what you actually want to play
Already know a few chords but feeling stuck? Our intermediate lessons help Orleans guitarists break through plateaus and start playing with real expression. You'll develop fingerstyle technique, master barre chords, explore scales and modes, and get your first taste of improvisation. This is where playing starts to feel genuinely fun — and where most students say their progress accelerates the most
For Orleans guitarists who are serious about their craft. Advanced training covers complex chord substitutions, advanced scale applications, improvisation strategy, songwriting, and genre-specific technique across rock, jazz, blues, classical, and beyond. Whether you're preparing to perform, record, or simply push your playing to its highest level, our instructors bring the expertise to get you there.
Go Guitar Lessons provides professional in-home and online music instruction throughout Orleans, Ottawa, and the surrounding region. With over 17 years of teaching experience and a team of active, working musicians, we bring structured, personalized lessons directly to your door — guitar, ukulele, bass, and piano. Our focus is on consistent scheduling, qualified instructors, and a results-driven approach that helps students build real skills and genuine confidence over time
We've been serving Orleans and the greater Ottawa area for over a decade, and we're proud to be Ottawa's most-reviewed music school. Our instructors are active musicians and skilled educators who bring patience, structure, and real passion to every lesson — right in your Orleans home.
Here’s what some learners say:
"I would recommend Go Guitar any time, they are excellent. Teachers and services are excellent. If you are thinking of guitar lessons for yourself or anyone else, contact them; you will be very satisfied." — Mike Tracey.
"I’ve been using these guys on and off for years now. They have the absolute best lineup of instructors in the city. No matter your level (beginner, advanced), goals or proficiency, they will improve your playing through focused approaches in just about any genre you can think of and some you may not have considered (guaranteed to spice up your playing!). To this day, when I find myself stuck in a rut on guitar, Go Guitar is my first call to help sort my playing out. I can’t recommend them enough, having worked with MANY of their instructors over the years. Absolutely top shelf lessons that grow with you!" — Dex Hiltner.
Work with professional teachers who bring structured, results-driven lessons right to your door in Orleans.
