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Guitar and bass lessons in West Seattle

One-hour lessons in my home studio in West Seattle, or by video call anywhere. We start with songs you love, not scales.

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My Approach

Start with songs

For most of us, scales did not inspire us to play. Songs did. So we find a song you love that uses two or three chords, learn it, then build from there. Read the philosophy.

Chris teaching a student electric guitar in his West Seattle home studio

What you get

  • Guitar or bass, all levels
  • Home studio in West Seattle, or video call
  • $75 per hour Mon-Thu, $90 Saturday
  • Optional lesson recordings, practice videos and song breakdowns
Chris P Flanders nameplate on yellow tweed
Chris holding a guitar in his West Seattle studio

About your teacher

I grew up in Burien, Washington, and have called just about every neighborhood in Seattle home at one time or another. I fell in love with rock and roll and the Seattle grunge scene in middle school, picked up a guitar, and never really put it down. These days, I live in West Seattle with my wife and two kids, still playing, discovering new music, and sharing my love of guitar with others.

Lesson hours

Mon – Thu4 pm – 8 pm Pacific, $75
FridayClosed
Saturday11 am – 8 pm Pacific, $90
SundayClosed

All times Pacific. Book at least 24 hours ahead.

Ready to play?

Tell me a song you love and we will start there.

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