don balistreri | Guitarist

Welcome, so happy you're here!

The main goal of learning any instrument should be to have fun and achieve results desired whether you are a complete beginner or experienced professional looking to continue your skills. Our mindful approach to fretted instrument playing is simple...offer friendly, relaxed, professional coaching and solid advice for young people and adults – whether they are brand new to their instrument or seasoned pro's – wishing to embrace the spirit of their instrument, playing skill and musicianship, without the pressures of a formal music program. 

Acoustic or electric guitar, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Ska, Punk, Metal, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Hawaiian; Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Bass, Mandolin, Banjo and beginning Piano are all offered as styles of musical development, as well as Songwriting technique and functional Music Theory. 

For more information and special offers, please text (or call) 510.502.2583 or email guitardonlessons@gmail.com!

• Once enrolled we will reach out to you to discuss your wants, needs & your schedule. Unfortunately you will not be able to choose your class through the portal at this time, when enrolling.  
• We do offer instruments for your first few lessons, beyond that it is expected that you will retain an instrument of your own for practice and so on. Coach Don is always here to guide you with your purchase planning.  

• Trial lessons are not offered as we feel it takes at least a month to establish a rapport with your instructor. If you decide that this is not the best fit, you can simply withdraw after the first 30 days – no questions asked. We do require 30 days notice of cancelation if you decide to continue after your first month – we have no doubt that you will enjoy your learning!