FROM STUDENTS TO MASTER MUSICIANS
Providing guitar and bass lessons to students of all ability levels in all styles of music.
During your personalized once a week lesson, Garrett will give you one on one instruction for all your musical needs. In addition, all “Your” lessons are recorded and e-mailed to you with helpful hints, audio examples, and play along tools so you will always have a reference.
Meet your Instructor
Garrett Fonda
B.M. Berklee College of Music
M.M. California State University Sacramento
CSUS Published Author
20+ Years of Music Teaching Experience
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Learn how to play guitar and bass through private online lessons. Whether you’re starting from scratch, hit a wall in your playing, want to learn how to play your favorite songs, or even write your own. Garrett teaches everyone from absolute beginners up to lifelong musicians. You can purchase one lesson at a time or become a monthly student to work on your talent as a musician over the long-haul.
"Garrett Fonda is an exceptional teacher. I have been taking guitar lessons from Garrett for a couple of years now, Garrett has helped me reach a level of guitar playing which I have never thought I could personally achieve. He has also taught me such a deep understanding of music theory, which benefitted my musicianship greatly. I would personally recommend Garrett to anyone that I know who is interested in guitar." - Jack Mullen
“I have made significant improvement learning guitar with Garrett Fonda. He has an engaging style, is a consummate professional, and is patient. He knows how to sequence the guitar lessons to build the learner’s confidence and advance the learner’s skill. The price for individual lessons is reasonable. It also includes the learner sending recordings during the week and providing feedback before the next lesson. I am grateful to learn under him.” - Jessica Amgwerd
“As a beginner on guitar I asked Garrett to teach me how to play jazz standards using solo guitar chord melody. Knowing full well this is an area for only advanced students, nevertheless, Garrett put me on a weekly path to my goal, and now I’m learning a new jazz tune every week (or so). Thanks for believing in me, Garrett!” -Russ
“Garrett is a bass teacher, Guru! I had been playing for years, both personally and professionally but needed to feel more connected to my instrument. Garrett created a customized path for me to follow. Theory, technique, repertoire building. From the first lesson, I could feel the shift. “-Wanika K. Stephens
“I am legally blind and have fine motor skills issues. I needed a guitar instructor that was willing to work with me and understood my learning needs. Garrett was respectful from the beginning and has challenged me to be the best guitar player I can be. He has always treated me as an equal and I am grateful that he came into my life. Without his encouragement I would have never come so far.” - Jason Nixon Patton
“Garrett teaches with expertise and positivity. I have learned to play my favorite songs that I thought I would never be able to play. He adjusts his techniques so anyone with any difficulties will learn to play. He has taught me so much about music theory and other musical genres such as the Blues. The time spent learning to play new songs and styles have an enjoyable and rewarding experience.”- Rod De Luca, Jr.
“I have had many teachers over the years, but I have yet to know a teacher more knowledgeable, more professional, more attentive than Garrett.
Not only is Garrett an exceptional and skillful guitarist, he is also a talented and caring teacher.
He has that rare ability to gently and consistently move you forward in a fun and meaningful way.
After many years of lessons with other instructors, I had almost given up trying to learn to play the guitar. Garrett inspired me and helped me develop a potential I didn’t know I had.
Whatever your age or ability, Garrett will bring out your very best. Every lesson is joyful and meaningful.” -Suzanne McDonald
“I highly recommend Garret. He is very professional and his teaching style is amazing. He is excellent at explaining the material and keeps it simple for me to understand. I love how he records each lesson so I can go back and listen to anything I might have missed or forgotten.” - Nick Guzman
"Garrett is an incredibly patient guitar. And he has this incredible range of music and is willing to teach you whatever songs you want to learn. He's been my teacher for nearly 4 years and look forward to continue learning from him. Highly recommend." - John Gordon