A Place for Teen Guitar Players to Grow
FOR TEENS
Whether they’re picking up a guitar for the first time or ready to take their playing further, our teen programs give students a clear path to build skills, confidence, and real musicianship.
A Clear Path Forward
Our programs are designed to grow with the player. Start with the fundamentals, build complete musicianship, then take your playing into more advanced territory.
01
FOUNDATIONS
Build the framework
Start here
02
CORE SKILLS
Build your musicianship
Keep growing
03
MODERN LEAD
Develop your own style
Take it further
Start Where You Are. Keep Moving Forward.
Every teen comes in with different experiences, interests, and goals. We’ll help them find the right starting point and a clear path forward.
FOUNDATIONS
START PLAYING WITH CONFIDENCE
For newer guitar players ready to build the skills that make playing music possible — and fun.
Students develop:
✓ Essential chords and rhythm skills
✓ Strong technique and playing habits
✓ The ability to play real songs
✓ Confidence playing alongside other musicians
Best for: Beginners and newer players building their foundation.
CORE SKILLS
BECOME A MORE COMPLETE GUITAR PLAYER
Once the basics are in place, Core Skills connects the pieces and helps students become more capable, independent musicians.
Students develop:
✓ Stronger rhythm and lead guitar skills
✓ A growing repertoire of songs
✓ Fretboard knowledge and practical music theory
✓ Technique, timing, and musical confidence
✓ The skills to learn and play more challenging music
Best for: Players who know the basics and are ready for the next level.
MODERN LEAD
TAKE YOUR PLAYING FURTHER
For experienced guitar players ready to go deeper. Modern Lead develops the technique, fretboard knowledge, improvisation skills, and musical vocabulary that give players more freedom on the instrument.
Students develop:
✓ Lead guitar technique
✓ Improvisation and phrasing
✓ Advanced fretboard knowledge
✓ Scales, harmony, and practical theory
✓ Their own musical voice and style
Best for: Experienced players ready for advanced study.
Not Sure Where to Start?
That’s exactly what the Intro Session is for.
We’ll meet your teen, hear them play, learn about their experience and musical interests, and recommend the program that gives them the right balance of challenge and support.
More Than Learning Guitar
The goal isn’t just to get better at an instrument. It’s to become a musician.
As students grow, they’ll have opportunities to play with others, perform, explore new styles, develop their own musical voice, and put the skills they’re learning to use in the real world.
Reading School of Guitar has been such a positive experience for my son! The small group lessons have given him the ability to learn and grow with his peers. Jon shares his love of music with all of his students, while allowing them to grow and discover what they love the most about playing guitar.
— Joy, Parent
Why Teens Thrive at RSOG
A Clear Path
Know what you’re working toward and what comes next.
Expert Coaches
Teachers who challenge students, encourage them, and know how to help them move forward.
Make Music Together
Learn alongside other musicians instead of always playing alone.
Keep Growing
New skills, new challenges, and opportunities to take your playing further.
Find the Right Place to Start
Every guitarist comes in with a different background. Start with a free Intro Session and we’ll help you find the program that fits your teen’s experience, interests, and goals.