Where Guitar Players Become Real Musicians.

Kids, teens, and adults learning to play the music they actually love and performing it on real stages in front of cheering crowds. No nursery rhymes. No pointless exercises. Just real progress, real fast.

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Cortez Jones
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If you need guitar lesson doesn’t matter if u are experienced or not. Chris is you go too man!!! He will greatly exceed your expectations learning how to play guitar. I loved every minute of my lessons with him. I hate I have to leave do too a job. Trust and believe I will be coming back when ever I get a chance. Thank you again Chris for teaching me what I know now..!
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Jenny Ensminger
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Chris is an exceptional teacher! He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic & so much fun! My son loves going to class every week!
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Ryan Austin Dean
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Our son has been in Chris’ classes for about two years. Chris is a great teacher and keeps the students engaged, even in the group sessions. Highly recommend.
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Alex Bourgeois
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With the same veracity I’ve enjoyed combat sports with for 13 years, I’ve enjoyed Hirsch Guitar Academy in the past 6 months, and I imagine it will sustain my interest for just as long. The classes are structured in such a way that I’ll never have to worry about what I may have missed with a different teacher; this seems to be a complete education. Technique, musical knowledge, set list, and then the secret sauce. The staff promote an amazing learning environment and every student I’ve encountered shares the same love and passion for learning: it’s infectious. If you are at all interested in learning guitar — or even finding out if you’re interested in learning guitar — you’d be remiss not to try Hirsch Guitar Academy.
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haylei h
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ive been going to this academy for quite a while now and i totally recommend it because of how fun and engaging Chris makes it. He is always willing to help his students learn! He also lets his students collaborate in group jam sessions sometimes which helps us learn altogether. Chris is the best and you should consider going here 😁
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sarah foster
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Chris is an awesome teacher!

Multiple Convenient Locations!

Bossier City, LA

Located on Texas St. Between the Airline and Industrial exits off I20!

Ruston, LA

Located in Downtown Ruston between Visual Differences and No. 9 Books!

Online (learn at home!)

We currently offer Group Coaching, Private Coaching, and even a few courses (coming soon!) all available online in the comfort of your own home! You can use these as supplements to your in-person sessions or as a stand alone service.

We offer tons of fun Guitar Focus Areas

How will you level up?

Lead Guitar Technique

Ranging from fiery passages from Van Halen to melodic "slow hand" like Eric Clapton, develop your chops and play those amazing solos effortlessly!

"Practical" Music Theory

Instead of learning a bunch of theory "just because," we focus on teaching you the stuff that will actively make a difference in your playing! Imagine knowing how to effortlessly create progressions and solos instead of wasting time on obscure things that 97.3% of guitar players will never need to use.

Rhythm Guitar Technique

Whether it's strumming for campfire acoustic songs, or laying down amazing metal riffs, you gotta be able to hold down the rhythm!

Personal Setlist (Repertoire)

It's important that in addtion to learning lots of techniques, scales, chords, theory, etc that you also spend time playing songs you like. Having fun is important to continuing progress over the long-haul!

Improvisation

One of the most fun and best ways to test your working ability and practical knowledge is to learn and practice the art of improvisation. Whether it's ripping solos or basic melodies, this is a great area to work on to get those creative juices flowing!

Playing with others

At the end of the day, music is kind of boring if it's just you playing to a wall. One of the main areas we dedicate a good bit of time to is being comfortable in group settings!

Danny Kirkpatrick

Young Rockstar Creation Specialist. Nearly 30 years playing. 8 years teaching at HGA. Danny plays weekly with the Brookwood Baptist worship band and lives in classic rock territory (that's him playing Paradise City in the photo). Where Chris is intense and direct, Danny is patient and steady. He's the instructor parents request when their kid learns better with a softer approach.

Chris Hirsch

Head Instructor & Owner. 23 years playing. 15 years teaching. Roughly 2,000 students taught since opening HGA in 2015. Chris built the academy because he was tired of guitar lessons that started with Twinkle Twinkle. His students learn Van Halen instead. Married with two young kids, trains MMA on the side, and will absolutely destroy you at Super Smash Bros.

Meet Your Coaches

Not your average music teachers

So, what do I need to do?

It’s as easy as following these simple steps:

  1. Click the “Book a Free Intro Lesson” button below.
  2. Fill out the short form so we can get in touch with you.
  3. We’ll reach out and set up your free intro lesson.
  4. During the intro, we’ll help you choose a program and schedule your first month of lessons.
  5. Start seeing amazing results immediately!

 

At Hirsch Guitar Academy, we understand that committing to something long-term can be daunting. That’s why we only require a commitment to one month at a time. Our tuition is auto-billed on a monthly basis, and you can quit at any time. However, we’re confident that you’ll love our lessons so much that guitar lessons with us will be the highlight of your week! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started on your guitar journey together!

Are you ready to rock?

Schedule a free Intro session now!