Online Lessons

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Now Providing 1:1 Private Online Guitar Lessons. Take Your Lessons Anywhere! 

Read real testimonials below!

Also, check out the FAQ page and the ABOUT page for more info on guitar lessons and the history of Hillman Guitar Instruction.

Learning Through Virtual Lessons

Since early 2020, I have given over 10,000 one on one online guitar lessons over Zoom. During that time I have found these online lessons are just as effective as in-person lessons. The process of overcoming the challenges associated with online learning has led me to discover new teaching techniques and new insights into how people learn.

In addition, the extra time gained by not having to travel to the lesson each week, find a parking space, wait for a ride or bus obviously means extra time for practice or anything else that a student wants or needs to do.

Taking a lesson in the comfort of your own home (in your PJs if you want!) also reduces stress for many people. I’ve even given lessons to students while they are on vacation. I now have students all over the US and the world. Currently I give online lessons to students in New York, California, Texas, Kansas, Canada, Australia, Europe, and India.

My over 35 years of guitar teaching experience and my over 40 years of experience as an audio engineer have made the online lesson experience every bit as rich and fulfilling as in-person lessons. During online lessons, the smiles, the laughter, the fun, and the joy of making music together are present and every bit as real.

I have always offered an easy, affordable way for you to try 3 lessons. This gives you the chance to see if Zoom guitar lessons are for you. Send me a message through the contact page and we can find you an open time slot and get started.

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Testimonials

“David is a fantastic teacher! I wasn't sure about taking online guitar lessons, especially as a beginner. Can that that work? Is it effective? But right away, I learned that the answer to both questions is yes! David is a kind and patient teacher and is invested in your success as a student. Right away, he jumped into teaching songs that I know and liked which made learning way more fun and enjoyable. If you're looking for a great teacher (who happens to teach online), you're in luck! David is the teacher for you!”

Anna

“David is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, with a real talent for communicating music theory concepts and guitar skills in ways that are easy to grasp, practical, and PRACTICABLE for you. If you’re struggling with something, he’ll help you work through specific exercises to build up that skill and move forward. His instruction has been particularly helpful for teaching me how to practice effectively, which I never could quite figure out before and which made me almost dread practicing - no longer! If you’re interested in songwriting, he’s also great at breaking down songwriting techniques within whatever songs you’re learning to play and teaching how to apply those techniques yourself.

He’s got the zoom lesson format down to a science, which I've super appreciated as someone who’d never taken lessons online before. Would highly recommend him as a guitar teacher, especially if you’re interested in songwriting as well or feeling a bit stuck in your guitar journey.”

Maggie

“I was initially skeptical about online lessons, but I did not find it to be a barrier. Online lessons provide wider access to connect with talented instructors like Dave!

I highly recommend Dave to anyone who is looking deepen their understanding of music in both technical and practical ways. Musical ability aside, Dave is also a very positive and supportive instructor which creates a great learning environment/experience.”

Thomas

“I’ve been taking guitar lessons with David for over a year now and my playing has really improved. David is really friendly and does a fantastic job teaching you your favorite songs while teaching you the theory behind them. At first I wasn’t sure about doing lessons over Zoom but they work great. I work full time and zoom lessons are really really nice. Instead of driving somewhere and dealing with Seattle traffic, I just turn on my computer in my music room for a lesson. I can also continue practicing the skills he taught me right after the lesson ends.”

Russ

“I"ve had a wonderful experience with David. He is patient, thoughtful and brimming with knowledge about how to learn guitar. As an older person, I appreciate all of that. Starting from nothing, I am having a great time. I also quite appreciate the fact that the lessons are taught via Zoom. If I had to travel to the lessons, I would end up missing many. With these I am able to fit this easily into my weekly schedule.”

Tripp

“David has taken my playing to a level I would never have gotten on my own. He custom-tailors our lessons to my interests and needs. He teaches remotely and is super flexible, so if you work a full-time job like me, David's your guy. If you want a personable, super experienced, dedicated, passionate and detail-oriented guitar instructor, look no further!”

Ana