Brooklyn Guitar Lessons with Bryan Wade
Private, one-on-one guitar lessons for adults, kids, and singer-guitarists from beginner to advanced.
Relaxed lessons, focused on the music you want to play. No pressure.
Bed-Stuy studio · close to A/C & G trains
Looking for more detail? You can read about how lessons work for adult players or complete beginners.
Hello, nice to meet you!
I'm Bryan Wade
I love working with guitars and people, and my focus is understanding how you learn and what draws you to the instrument.
From there, I help you build the skills, confidence, and habits that let you play the music you want in a way that feels natural to you.
Who Lessons Tend to Work Well For
You can also explore the adult players or complete beginners pages for more detail.
What Happens in the First Lesson
We’ll start with a short conversation about what you want to play and what your experience has been so far, maybe what’s felt easy or difficult in the past.
Then we’ll work on one clear, useful idea you can take home and use right away—something, like a strumming idea or a finger placement that helps the guitar feel easier and more natural.
We’ll talk about next steps only if it feels like a good fit. There’s no pressure—the goal is simply to see whether working together makes sense.
What We Can Work On
(Lessons Adapt to You)
If you’re starting from scratch or want a solid foundation
Holding the guitar comfortably to make playing easierLearning chords that sound good right away
Simple, natural feeling strumming patterns that sound musical
Playing melodies and basic riffs
Understanding how songs are put together
For players who feel stuck, uneven, or unsure what to practice
Smoother chord changesBetter rhythm and timing
Cleaner tone and hand coordination
Practice approaches that actually stick
Turning “almost” songs into playable songs
If you want to sing and play with more ease
Supporting your voice without overplayingFinding keys and chord shapes that fit your range
Strumming and picking patterns that leave space for vocals
Simplifying songs without losing feel
For intermediate to advanced players
Improving fingerstyle or pickING techniqueTone, dynamics, and touch
Expanding chord vocabulary
Exploring different styles and feels
Breaking habits that hold you back
For players who want more freedom and creativity
Songwriting ideas and structuresPlaying by feel instead of memorization
Improvising and jamming with others
Understanding scales in a musical way
Developing your own sound
Supportive, age-appropriate, and musical
Learning through songs and simple challengesBuilding coordination and focus
Encouraging creativity and curiosity
Developing good habits without pressure
Keeping lessons engaging and positive
Student's reviews
“Bryan has a calm demeanor and really listens. Every lesson feels completely customized to how I’m learning.”
Andrea C.
Acoustic Guitar
“I don’t feel embarrassed to flounder in front of him when I play. He pushes me, but never harder than I can go.”
Doug D.
Electic Guitar
Location, Schedules & Practical Details
Just Steps From the Nostrand Ave. A Train Exit
Lessons take place in my private teaching studio in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, easily accessible by the A, C, and G trains.
I work with adults and kids, and lessons are typically 30 or 60 minutes, scheduled weekly at a consistent time whenever possible. Everything is one-on-one, so lessons move at a pace that feels comfortable rather than rushed.
Scheduling, rates, and longer-term plans are always discussed after the first lesson, and only if continuing feels like a good fit.
Book a Free First Lesson
No obligation · No pressure
If you’re curious about getting started, the first lesson is a chance to meet, talk things through, and see if it feels like a good fit.
I’ll get in touch to confirm details or answer any questions.