Take Lessons
at McCabe’s
Private lessons, group classes, and working musicians who meet students where they are — beginners, kids, returning players, and lifers welcome. And yes, Bob Dylan did take lessons here.
What kind of lesson are you looking for?
Kids & Teens
A friendly place to begin. Some teachers specialize in younger students, and others welcome students across ages and levels.
Group Lessons
Small group classes when available, including beginner-friendly guitar courses and focused skill-building workshops.
Not Sure Yet?
Tell us a little about the student, the instrument, and what you’re hoping to learn. We’ll help point you in the right direction.
How Lessons Work
1
Choose a teacher or instrument
Browse by instrument below, or start with the Music School if you’re not sure where to begin.
2
Contact the teacher directly
Private lessons are scheduled directly with the instructor. Rates, availability, and lesson fit may vary by teacher.
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Come take your lesson
Lessons are taught here at the shop — the same place people come to buy, repair, hear, and talk about instruments every day.
Jimi Cabeza de Vaca helps keep McCabe’s Music School pointed in the right direction.
Questions about lessons? Start with Jimi.
If you’re a student or parent trying to find the right teacher, instrument, or lesson path, Jimi can help.
Musicians interested in teaching independently at McCabe’s may contact Jimi as well.
Current Group Lessons
Small classes, real connections, and a supportive place to learn together at McCabe’s.
Total Beginning Guitar
Saturdays, July 18–August 8
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Teacher: Jimi Cabeza de Vaca
$220
Designed for students with no prior guitar experience. Build a solid foundation: technique, basic chords, chord boxes and charts, and how to find songs to practice on your own.
Intro to Fingerstyle Guitar
Sundays, July 19–August 9
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Teacher: Jimi Cabeza de Vaca
$220
Develop independent right-hand control, explore fingerstyle approaches, and learn to play bass lines and melodies simultaneously. Designed for students with basic chord knowledge.
Find Lessons by Instrument
Private Lesson Teachers
Browse teachers by instrument. Click a teacher’s bio to learn more, or contact them directly to ask about rates, availability, and lesson fit.
Guitar
Choose from McCabe’s guitar teachers below, or ask Jimi if you’re not sure where to begin.
Jimi Cabeza de Vaca
Guitar • Accordion • Songwriting
Welcomes beginners, kids, and experienced players alike.