We’re a family-run, home-based studio offering private lessons in acoustic guitar, electric guitar and electric bass for Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Jonestown and NW Austin, TX.

NOTE: We do have a couple afterschool spots open with Michael currently, which usually doesn’t happen until summer – so if you want those spots, ask for them quickly!

Originally from New York, Michael Boyd now lives just outside Austin in Cedar Park, and has been teaching guitar and bass since 2000. Rather than follow a set lesson plan, Michael works to find songs students enjoy, while also teaching the theory behind those songs – an approach that not only teaches how to play an instrument, but encourages a love of music. Michael’s also an excellent resource for music school students, offering tutoring in music theory, sightreading and audition preparation.

Michael plays both guitar and bass in bands regularly, focusing largely on rock, jazz, and improvisation – although he’s played everything from blues, to country, to hip-hop. Students will find him a gifted teacher, highly trained enough to improve even the best guitarists and bassists, and patient enough to work with the most novice. (Kids love him too!)

Michael is the original GuitarAustin.org instructor and our only bass teacher. (Most of the year, we’re on a waiting list for lessons with Mike, so if you’re on the fence and there’s a spot available, we recommend deciding quickly!) Michael teaches six days a week.

Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Amanda is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was crowned “Acoustic Hero of Austin” in 2007. She is also the founder of Austin’s own video-game music tribute band, the Descendants of Erdrick, performing in Austin and at gaming conventions across the country. Amanda teaches all ages and students, but particularly enjoys the opportunity to introduce young girls to the wonders of guitar.

Amanda currently teaches on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Josh Pearson is our newest instructor, but possibly our most experienced guitarist. As a lead guitarist in several notable Austin bands, including Moving Matter, Dimitri’s Ascent, Toast and A Live One, Josh stays busy with music, focusing on improvisation and rock. Prior to teaching with us, he’s had experience teaching advanced guitar, but enjoys working with novice players as well.

Josh currently teaches on Monday and Wednesday evenings.