Private Electric Guitar tutoring lessons Agoura Hills, CA.

You'll be taught everything you need from the basics of tuning to being able to figure out what Key, Triads, Modes, and feel of playing songs on your own by using Music theory and my approach to how you should view the Guitar.

Expect to learn the vocabulary for parts of the guitar as well as the amplifier. This class is cool because we get to talk a bit about frequency’s, the range of guitars, and how it pertains to the knobs on the guitar and amp. Oh yeah, and shred distorted licks! The class will require an amp, and I can provide one if needed.

I can help you learn your favorite songs

Or teach you music theory and everything by the book.

Learn from Basic to Advanced Modern guitar Technique, Harmony concepts and application.

I've been playing guitar for the last 15 years and giving lessons for almost as long! I have a degree in music from the University of Miami and am currently touring out of Nashville. I'd like to think I have a fairly wide range of musical tastes (jazz, country, blues, acoustic, gypsy jazz, rockabilly, rock, etc.) and I enjoy the different challenges that each of my students bring to the table. So whether you're just wanting to strum a few old favorites at home, or if you're on your way to being a Nashville pro like me, I'd be happy to help you along your musical journey!

Rock, rythm and lead guitar, rock and roll, blues.
Your favorite style and your songs.

I teach everything from basic chords to advanced lead guitar. If you have a desire to improve your skills and learn to the play please sign up or ask questions.

All genres from blues/rock to Jazz. Application of technique to develop soloing styles and chord and voicing selection.

We'll work on guitar fundamentals, sound, technique, combined with learning music from the artists that inspire you. We'll decide on a couple short-term and long-term goals, which will help you see your progress and keep you motivated!
I can also teach you the fundamentals of music theory and ear training; perfect for someone planning on applying to music college.

Ben Cohen picked up his first guitar at the age of 13, and has been addicted to it ever since. Ben currently plays guitar for internationally touring video game metal band Powerglove, as well as nationally touring progressive metal band Lattermath. Prior to moving to Los Angeles in January 2019, Ben was based in Boston, playing in a number of critically-acclaimed bands. In high school, Ben studied guitar with Joe Stump, ranked as the Number 6 Fastest Shredder of All Time by Guitar One magazine, as well as traveling to Sweden in 2008 to study with Mattias "IA" Eklundh, recognized as one of the most innovative guitarists in the world today. Ben graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2009 with a degree in Professional Music. He has been passionately teaching guitar lessons since 2000, as well as teaching band classes and clinics at Plugged In Band Program in Needham, MA from 2005 to 2018. He enjoys passing on wisdom gained from years of playing in professional bands and studying ...