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Jimmy McElravy

$50/hour
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Interested musical styles

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About
So you’re looking for a guitar teacher! Maybe you’re trying to get to that next level of playing. Maybe your fingers keep going to the same positions, and you’d like to understand exactly how to navigate the guitar. Maybe you’d just like to strum on your favorite songs around a campfire. In any case, I’ve been teaching guitar professionally for over 10 years and have worked with all ages. I have enjoyed offering students lesson plans and roadmaps to their specific goals, from the absolute basics, to to the most nuanced of technique. As a professional musician, I’ve played and toured with bands, and understand not only how to build good habits, but what works in a band situation as well. I’ve taught people from all backgrounds and even tutored students in all subjects at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. (As well as graduating there myself). Whether you’d like to learn ear training, theory, songwriting, improvisation, any style, I can be your guide to your goals. Feel free to reach out about any questions as well as a free consultation lesson. Thank you!
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Hired 82 times

Serves Valley Village, CA

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SunClosedMon9:00 am - 11:59 pm

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2023

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2022

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Interested musical styles
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Ashley I.

1 month ago

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I just had my first lesson with Jimmy after playing for a year and I can already see improvement! The lesson was so fun and I learned a ton. I’d recommend him to anyone!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Bilal C.

Jul 23, 2025

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Jimmy is an excellent guitar instructor for my 10 year old son! He is very personable, highly skilled, very talented, and extremely professional!! My son loves him ever since his first lesson and is excited every time he has his guitar lesson! He has a way of getting kids engaged and excited about music. I highly recommend jimmy without reservation! We are lucky and very thankful to have him as a guitar teacher!

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

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Jack E.

Nov 1, 2024

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Jimmy is the absolute man - and a great teacher. I’ve been stuck at an intermediate guitar stage not knowing how to improve or conquer the learning curve to improve my playing, and he’s made that learning curve understandable and enjoyable. Highly recommend Jimmy to anyone who wants to improve quickly.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Country • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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John M.

Jul 22, 2024

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Jimmy has a deep knowledge of guitar and a relaxed teaching style. I've been playing guitar a long time, but struggle with soloing. I've already made improvements in just a few lessons. If you want to get better on guitar, Jimmy can help you.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Joseph N.

Mar 11, 2023

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Right off the bat you can tell this guy knows his stuff. He knows how to gauge your current skill level and he adjusts his lesson plan accordingly. Affable and approachable, he is a good teacher for beginner and intermediate level players.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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