Best Guitar Lessons In Calgary Near Me

4worldlovers:
Music WILL enrich your life, and what is cooler than playing guitar??? (I make learning tons of fun too!)


Fast forward... In over 22 years of teaching I've made it so my students have even more fun and actually learn 10x as much as I did as a kid!

I can barely imagine how much faster I would have progressed if I had a teacher like me...

My students become better musicians by exploring diverse styles like Rock, Blues, Spanish/Latin, African, Gypsy Jazz, and more...

...and they WILL learn to play with some of their favourite songs too!!

We have the technology!! Let's use it! Whether that's videos of me to play along to, or videos of my students playing awesome music (the BEST thing to share with friends and family!) They help students learn, be proud of themselves, and they will make amazing memories many years from now!

My students of all ages learn how to be creative. Improvising, jamming, playing along with recordings/videos, songwriting... such an amazing way to engage parts of the brain that we don't use enough in every day life.

This is all about my student's success, and I'm here to help! You get to deal directly with the teacher, all the time. If you need clarification, you can contact me during the week so you get the most of your music time!

(After a 7 year old's second lesson ever!) "He has already started asking when his next guitar lesson is...I joked with my husband that you have taken on "hero" status in our house..."

"Phill is hands down THE best music instructor. This is the 3rd instrument I am learning. My 8 and 10 year old children are also taking lessons from Phill as well (Grandma just started too!!). He always asks what songs we want to learn, tailors the lessons for our diverse music experience and is always very punctual and organized. His ability to write tab by ear is incredible. After 1.5 years of lessons, my 8 year old daughter was able to confidently play Metallica on the electric guitar for her grade 3 class. They are always excited to see Phill (and add to his growing collection of origami). We have never had any issues booking convenient timeslots for our semesters. Very professional, knowledgable and always friendly.

"This is a review for my 13 year old son who has taken guitar lessons with Phil for 2 years. Phil is an excellent guitar teacher. Joey has had other guitar teachers and found Phil was really good at providing ways for Joey to be able to actually play interesting music right away. Phil has amazing knowledge of possible music options and really got Joey playing recognizable music quickly. This was really motivating for Joey and he got into his lessons much more than his previous experiences. That being said, he still taught the basics and incorporated this into songs that Joey wanted to experiment with. Phil has a sincere passion for teaching guitar and obviously cares a great deal about his students progress. We would recommend his lessons to anyone we know."

4worldlovers: We offer lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, cello, flute, ukulele, drums, saxophone, composition, music production and theory to students of all ages in our Marda Loop & North Haven studios, online, and in home settings.


Our highly qualified, award winning team of instructors are dedicated to cultivating a lifelong love of music through the development of each student’s natural abilities. We teach all styles and genres of music. Our progressive environment offers students a chance to learn and grow as musicians and human beings.


Specially designed group programs offer exciting opportunities for musicians of all levels.


CSM offers a wide selection of music lesson resources including music books, supplies, Music Kids instrument kits, and guitar rentals in multiple sizes. Give us a call to talk about your needs or visit one of our locations today!

4worldlovers: Best ukulele shop in Calgary, now offering lessons online as well as in-studio, we have bargains on all musical instruments and accessories, call 587 353 6800.

Locally owned and operated, Bowtown Music has been serving Calgary since 2009. We provide quality music lessons, affordable instruments, rentals, books, accessories and a rehearsal space with warm and friendly customer service. Come and visit us at 1609c Kensington Road Northwest in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (across the road from Chicken On The Way).

Learning how to sing or play an instrument can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve memory and brain function, enhance coordination, and improve social skills, also it’s just plain fun.

Whether you have dreams of playing on stage for thousands of adoring fans, or you’re just looking for a new hobby, our team of passionate, qualified instructors can help you reach your musical goals.

We’ve got Calgary’s largest selection of ukuleles and a range of quality guitars, mandolins, and banjos. We carry a variety of established brands, such as Takamine, Washburn, Jay Turser, Beaver Creek, Makala, Mahalo, Lanikai, and Kala. We also carry strings, books, tuners, harmonicas, percussion instruments, and so much more!

All recording studio gear is for sale. If interested, contact us!

Band Camp is a creative journey in which young musicians learn the intricacies of the music business and where they can experience a week in the life of a recording artist. Students will write their own music, learn branding/marketing, record in a professional studio, and perform for a live audience. Bowtown Music Band Camp runs in August of each year.

There are 3 Bowtown assigned parking spots in the main lot west of the building.

4worldlovers:
Mr. Vladimir Basanov began his formal musical training at age 7, studying piano and contrabass. At the age of 16, the Bulgarian government gave him a scholarship to the Academic School of Music and Choreography affiliated to the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia. He studied Ballet, Choreography and Piano and received the First Prize for piano in 1984 and 1985. Back to Bulgaria, Vladimir studied Kaval (the Bulgarian flute) with the world-renown musician Theodosii Spasov and with Nikola Ganshev and played this flute at the Philharmonic Orchestra of Sofia under the direction of conductor Yosif Gerdjikov. Vladimir was the Principal Dancer in the National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Sofia for 11 years. The Bulgarian Ministry of Culture honored him with Outstanding Artistic Achievement in 1991. During his ballet career, Vladimir continued to play music. Music is his passion and he enjoyed teaching piano and guitar to a few students. Vladimir and his wife Fabienne (who paints) moved to Canada in 2001 and he danced with the Alberta Ballet until 2003.