Best Guitar Instructor Gilbert Near Me

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Located in Gilbert, Arizona, Jam With Jimmi T is a fun, family-focused private piano studio in the East Valley of Phoenix.


Jam With Jimmi T is very different to most traditional piano studios.

I love music......its my passion and my life..... BUT I hated taking lessons when I was a kid because they were boring and not much fun.

So all my lessons are focused on learning while having fun, and being creative. My students get a chance to really appreciate music, as well as learn piano and all it has to offer. At Jam With Jimmi T we learn through games, technology, curiosity and fun. I have created a fun, relevant and modern experience for all my students and I often mix current songs so my students can learn to play along.

We all love music. I believe everyone has the ability to make music. You can sing, stomp your feet, clap your hands or just enjoy listening. We all appreciates music in our own way. As a teacher my job is to find out whats the best way for you to experience music, whats the easiest and fastest way for you to learn and how to practice smart, fast and efficiently.

“My son looks forward to and enjoys his lessons with Jimmi each week, and my son is one of those high-energy kids who complains when he has to do anything “boring” or “work” related. Neither of these adjectives describe Jimmi! He is AMAZING with kids! Jimmi is FUN, which is what my son probably finds so engaging. Jimmi holds high standards for his students and doesn’t “pass” a song until it is performed accurately and proficiently. His teaching style is encouraging, entertaining, versatile, and his schedule is flexible (I have had to reschedule days and times due to sports’ schedules changing each season). I have seen a huge improvement in my son’s musicality and confidence in his ability since working with Jimmi. I highly recommend Jimmi as a teacher. Talented and professional, Jimmi is an all-around amazing musician and even more of an amazing person.

My mom forced me to go to piano lessons when I was a kid so I know what it feels like to have to go! Eventually I was glad she made me because music is such a huge part of my life. I love to create music, to play it, perform and teach.

My goal at Jam With Jimmi T is to make sure that no kid feels like I did. Music has so many positive benefits and I want to make sure that kids love to come here so they can develop their own appreciation for music. I offer a unique experience. I make it fun! I help students learn through creativity, technology and games.

I know that all kids love music but many resist taking lessons...why? Well first of all lessons are often not that fun. Kids feel pressure to perform for their teacher, they may feel scared to ask for help when they don't understand and this makes home practice harder.

They way I structure my piano lessons means that my students learn their music during the lessons. At my studio kids piano lessons are taught in a small group of students for an hour. During the hour there is plenty of time for students to master what they are learning and for me to integrate fun games and other teaching practices.

This means that students leave in a great mood feeling more positive about their abilities. They can continue to practice at home with less pressure and more confidence in themselves. This is such a great benefit of my model that helps both the kids and the parents, because parents don't have to nag their kids about lessons and practice!

While many parents may want private lessons for their kids, I find group lessons so much more effective for a number of reasons...

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Music programs at School of Rock Gilbert combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices


Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Gilbert's top programs for kids and beginners. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs that have been simplified for beginner musicians. Additionally, Rock 101 students in Gilbert have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts and skills behind their performance songs.


Our music programs for kids in Gilbert are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Gilbert who have participated in the Rookies program can move to our Rock 101 music program once they’re ready. Additionally, students (typically ages 8 to 13-years-old) can begin Rock 101 without any prior experience. The goal of this rock program is to quickly develop a basic competence on students’ chosen instruments before moving on to our famous Performance Program.


At School of Rock Gilbert, we offer beginner guitar lessons for kids. Our expert guitar instructors guide your child from start to finish with private instruction and weekly group band rehearsals. Every instructor at School of Rock Gilbert is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Gilbert guitar lessons and programs, School of Rock is designed to get students performing in a band.


It’s never too late to learn to play the guitar. Similar to our kids guitar lessons, School of Rock Gilbert's beginner guitar lessons for adults utilizes a performance-based curriculum. Our experienced instructors teach adult students through popular rock songs, and teach students to play guitar in a way that’s challenging and fun. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, which is why we combine weekly private guitar lessons with group band rehearsals. At School of Rock Gilbert, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Gilbert venue.


As students gain skills and experience, we move them along to more challenging programs at higher skill levels. Intermediate and advanced students take the skills they learned in beginner guitar lessons, and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. School of Rock Gilbert offers advanced guitar lessons for kids and adults that teach by playing challenging classic rock songs and emphasize playing the guitar in a real music venue. Our Gilbert guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.


All of School of Rock Gilbert’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.

Scott Conti, born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in the suburbs of Old Bridge, NJ, came from an artistically gifted family. He picked up guitar playing in the ninth grade and began composing by the 12th grade. During his time in high school, Conti's musical compositions even appeared in short films by students from Rutgers University (Manson Gross School of the Arts), after which he began playing in local clubs and coffee houses. Conti attributes the very unique and original playing of Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, along with guitar god Jimi Hendrix, as influences in his love of playing the electric guitar. Working in numerous cover bands seasoned his talents and opened doors to recording with other musicians. He also expanded to producing others, further broadening his musical horizons.

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My name is Bret Helm. I'm a professional musician with over 30 years experience in performing, songwriting and teaching. I've been teaching private guitar and bass lessons in Arizona, servicing the East Valley (Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert and Mesa) and beyond for over 19 years now. Since 2020, I've expanded my lessons to students in other states, and countries!

Over the years, I've had hundreds of students, from age 5 to 75 - some of them have went on to have successful musical careers (Jimmy Eat World), others have recorded their own solo albums, joined bands or played their favorite songs for family & friends.

A little bit about me. I first hit the stage in 1991 - since then I've appeared on over 50 albums, toured all over the United States & Europe (with bands like AFI, Peter Murphy, Concrete Blonde, etc), published around 50 original songs, and even have had some of my own music played on MTV. What I love about music most is the ability to share it with others. I absolutely love to teach.

About my lessons. I focus on what you want to learn - Guitar (electric, acoustic) or Bass Guitar. If you want to learn how to read music, play your favorite songs or even write your own songs - then that's what we'll focus our attention on. All styles welcome - from rock to country to jazz and everything in between. Classes are private, one-on-one sessions and current rates are $25 per 30-minute lesson or $50 per 1 hour lesson.

Don't live in Arizona? No problem. Some of my students travel for work, or live in other states / countries. My online lessons are available no matter where you live!

Please note: I am currently conducting all of my lessons on-line through Zoom Video Conferencing. This is a great way for students to continue learning from home. I am also taking on new students through this method, so if you'd like to get started on guitar or bass, please fill-out the new student form to get scheduled.