Guitar Lessons and Guitar Classes in Fort Wayne, Indiana Welcome to Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons. We are a dedicated team of experienced & professional guitarists, here to help you attain your music goals. We offer top-notch guitar lessons and guitar classes at reasonable prices because we love what we do and we want you to become a fantastic guitarist! What makes us different? Our guitar teachers. Our company is led by founder of Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons, Tom Castonzo. Tom has over 20 years of guitar teaching, touring and recording experience. Tom is also a Berklee alumnus; We believe that a guitar teacher's education and experience matter so we only hire the best. Guitarists can now get a Berklee guitar education right here, in Fort Wayne. Call us for more information at (260) 443-4400. What is Berklee College of Music? Berklee College of Music is considered to be the top modern music school in the world, focusing on American music like Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Country, Folk, Bluegrass, and Pop. Guitar lessons and guitar classes at FortWayneGuitarLessons.com are taught by Berklee College of Music alumni. Education and experience matter so we only hire the best guitar teachers. John Mayer, John Scofield and Steve Vai are just a few of the artists that are Berklee alumni. Tom has been teaching guitar lessons and guitar classes for 20 years, along with touring and recording with several national recording artists. Learn more about Tom here. Students at Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons will learn much of the same concepts that Tom learned when he was studying the Berklee College of Music, but delivered in a pragmatic and relevant way that makes sense to students.This teaching approach gives guitar lessons students the tools they need to not only enjoy and understand the guitar but to also really get good at it!
Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons - Guitar lessons and guitar classes for beginner to advanced We offer effective and fun guitar lessons and guitar classes to beginner guitar students through advanced guitar students of all ages, levels, and interests. Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons was created by professional guitar teacher and guitarist, Tom Castonzo, a Berklee alumnus and successful professional with over twenty years of professional music experience as a guitarist and guitar teacher. Tom is the guitarist for the prestigious Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and currently records and performs with Chicago blues and national recording artist Bill Lupkin. Tom is also the creator of the Fort Wayne Blues and Soul Food Bash, an annual event to help raise funds and awareness for people living with disabilities.
Why We Are Better The teaching staff at Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons is unique! Our guitar lessons and guitar classes are led by highly-talented, formally trained guitarists who not only are passionate about teaching guitar but also have a proven track record of success in both professional guitar performance and guitar education.
We Get Results - Just ask our students In addition to simply giving all of our students the ability to love and enjoy playing the guitar for a lifetime, Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons guitar teachers have helped countless students receive guitar scholarships from prestigious music schools such as Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, Cornell (Iowa), and Northern Illinois University. We are so proud of our student's accomplishments! You can always see what our students are up to here. Do you have questions about our students or program? Call us for more information. (260) 443-4400
Great Location & Facility Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons is located in Southwest Allen County, on the corner of Scott and Illinois Rd, on the Sonrise UMC campus. We have plenty of parking, comfortable couches, spacious guitar studios, free Wi-Fi, 2 full stages and seating for several hundred guests; what a great place to learn and perform guitar! Directions to Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons. Call us for more information. (260) 443-4400
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New Video! - Tom Castonzo with Bill Lupkin, Live at Court St. Grill - Pomeroy, Ohio April 24th, 2009
Schedule one guitar session to learn a specific skill or concept that you are interested in here, at our guitar studio; no long-term commitment required - Just tell us what you want to learn and we'll teach you exactly that. What could be easier? Call (260) 443-4400 for more information or to schedule your On Demand Guitar Learning session now!
One on one weekly guitar instruction, offered to beginners through advanced, ages 4 and up. We will teach you the skills common and necessary for all guitarists, using the style or styles of music that you are passionate about. What could be better? Call (260) 443-4400 to schedule your guitar lessons now!
Learn the skills needed to become a convincing and proficient lead guitarist for your worship team. Recordings of contemporary Christian worship song solos will be examined and applied to student improvisations, along with instructor-supplied concepts and material. What are you waiting for? Call (260) 443-4400 to register for this unique worship guitar learning opportunity now!
Learn how to play the guitar in a class with your friends! This class is taught using rock guitar music & techniques so rockers only, please. Requirements: Ages 9 - 13 or with the instructor's consent.Call (260) 443-4400 to register for this fun and inspiring rock guitar class!
We are all very proud of Ryan and his pursuit to become a music educator. Ryan was accepted into the Music Education program at prestigious Indiana university this past Spring. Good luck Ryan!
Ryan Lentine Earns the Homstead H.S. Jazz Band Guitar Position
The next time you attend a Homestead High School Jazz Band concert, pay close attention the the guy holding it down on guitar. Ryan Lentine is one of Tom's newest students to blaze a proud path through the Jazz wilderness. Tom and Ryan have been working on on-the-fly chord construction, chord harmony, artistic considerations when comping, Jazz improvisation, and Jazz solo transcription. Tom is also showing Ryan how to apply the Jazz concepts covered in guitar lessons to other musical styles and also how Ryan can apply those concepts to his own compositions. Congratulations Ryan - We look forward to watching you grow as a guitarist and composer!
Jim Perona Receives Scholarship for Masters Program at New England Conservatory
Tom's student, Jim Perona, has accepted a guitar scholarship from the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music, in Boston, where he will pursue a Masters degree in classical guitar. Jim will be studying with world renowned guitarist and performer, Eliot Fisk.
Jim started guitar lessons and studying guitar with Tom when he was only nine years old and continued through high school. When studying with Tom, Jim worked on sight reading, improvisation, transcription, chord theory, composition, technique, and ear training. Jim was also a frequent guest guitarist at Tom's own gigs with The Amy Kelly Band.
While in high school, Jim began playing in pit orchestras for commercial musical productions as well as several prog rock bands. With those valuable skills and experience under his fingers Jim auditioned and received a guitar scholarship from Northern Illinois University to study with Jazz & Classical guitarist Fareed Haque. Jim now continues his guitar education at New England Conservatory of Music.
Guitar Lessons and Guitar Classes in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne Guitar Lessons - Guitar lessons and guitar classes for beginner to advanced
