Oakville Guitar Academy, Since 1988

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Teaching Philosophy

At Oakville Guitar Academy, students learn to play guitar with a comprehensive curriculum that develops independent learning, a strong musical foundation, and a lifelong love of music. Our teaching blends the essentials of an academic approach with the enjoyment of a personal approach, resulting in self-reliant guitarists that have developed confidence in their ability to perform and create and in this process found enjoyment in learning.

“I love that my guitar teacher is so confident in me! It gives me great motivation!” Marcus M

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Living in Oakville? Great! We’re nearby, so come in to our guitar studio located in Kerr Village for a free in person trial guitar lesson. Not nearby? No problem! We offer free trials online too.

Testimonials

What Students are Saying

Learn in a way that works for you.

Taught in a way that works for you. I enjoyed learning through songs that I enjoyed learning. Every song was chosen because I loved it and had a new component to it that made my playing better.

Matthew Nasato

Musician and Med Student!

I Learned Through the Music I Love

The lessons revealed my love for music and the guitar. With personalized lessons, you learn the songs you love while being taught correct technique. The guitar has allowed me to further express my love for music, and have now been performing live for many years.

Chris Readshaw

Musician – Businessman

I Enjoy Learning the Guitar

I never imagined the guitar would bring me so much joy and fulfillment in life today. The lessons brought out my love for music with a unique lesson experience. No matter what avenue my musical curiosity went down, the teacher always had the answers and the means to let that curiosity flourish.

Graham Mallany

Musician

I Learned to play guitar to a high level

I learned to play guitar at a high level, gaining improvisational skills and a strong repertoire to jam and play in various bands throughout my university years. A positive attitude and ability to get results made every lesson very enjoyable and undoubtedly allowed me to follow my musical passions.

Dr Christian Carlucci

Scientist and Musician

Effectively catered to My musical interests

Effectively catered to my musical interests and skill level with genuine care and approachability, while keeping lessons fun and interesting. A great mentor towards me growing up. Sparked my interest in learning the guitar, which led me to study music in university, and attend teachers’ college.

Matthew Reid

Teacher

I Became a better musician

Helped me become a more rounded musician. Being able to play guitar confidently in multiple styles is a key factor in being a working musician. The lessons were motivating and fun. Learning to play the guitar has been an integral part of my life. This both as a profession musician and music teacher.

James Faulkner

Musician and Music teacher

Passion for Music was contagious

The passion for music was contagious, and it eventually led me to my arts high school, my University of Toronto bachelor of music performance, my artist diploma at the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music and my entrance to the National Youth Orchestra of Canada.

Matthew Goulet

Music Teacher and Musician

Guitar Programs

Browse By Your Interest

With weekly 1:1 in-person private classes, Readymade online guitar courses, and Royal Conservatory of Music guitar certificate programs, OGA has a learning track for you.

Kids Programs 8-10

A great age to start guitar. Your child will engage and re-engage in which they feel competent and confident and have fun. Interest is the greatest teacher and motivator at this age, helping to inspire them to develop a lifelong love of music.

Kids Programs 11+

Teaching kids 11+ to tap into their growing maturity and provide an exciting outlet to express themselves through music. Whether your teen is a never touched a guitar, an experienced player, budding rock star, or conservatory bound, we’re exceptional at meeting their unique needs.

Adult Programs

Adult guitar programs are individualistic and flexible. Using a wide range of teaching approaches, flexible lesson scheduling, and frequency. Choose between prerecorded online courses online, in person 1:ON:1 lessons or a mix of online and in person to speed up learning.

Learning Platforms

Flexible Learning

We’ve designed our guitar lessons and courses with you in mind, which is why we offer a variety of flexible formats to fit your schedule, budget, and learning style — Choose between 1:1 guitar lessons either in person or virtually via zoom, video interaction, or online courses. A blended option which combines 1:1 with online prerecorded online courses is a great option to accelerate learning.

In Person Guitar Lessons

1:1

Enjoy real-time weekly regularly scheduled 1:1 guitar lesson, either in our Oakville studio or virtually with zoom.

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