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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   Leo Stevens 
 
 
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★★★★★ From Absolute Beginner to Performing Live!"I cannot say enough good things about Chris Hirsch and Hirsch Guitar Academy in Bossier City! When I started lessons a couple of years ago, I was an absolute beginner who had never even picked up a guitar. Today, I consider myself an intermediate player—all thanks to Chris's incredible teaching system. I even just played 'All the Small Things' by Blink-182 and 'Your Love' by The Outfield with his band at a student showcase held at Hurricane Alley!His system is perfect because it balances technique, music theory, riffs, and full songs, building your skills and your confidence simultaneously. Chris completely tailors the lessons to the songs you want to learn, makes complex music theory simple to understand, and helps you truly develop your ear for music. The studio environment is welcoming and unique. The classes are fun, exciting, and thought-provoking, filled with a diverse mix of people of all ages—I regularly attend class with students ranging from late teens to 70-year-olds! It’s the perfect place whether you are a brand-new beginner or someone wanting to get back into playing. If you want to actually learn to play and experience the thrill of performing, this is the place to go!"

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If you are even thinking about learning guitar, getting better at guitar or want to have fun while you are learning music, take the free introductory lesson with Chris.  You will sign up on the spot!! Chris is an excellent musician, a great teacher and an even better motivator.  You will WANT to practice  to improve and learn more.  Chris makes it fun and pushes you to achieve YOUR goals.  You will be playing songs and riffs right away ( I learned the theme from Batman the first lesson--LOL , it is really easy but hey, I learned a song). Chris keeps the class moving forward, challenging each student to the level of their ability and where they are in their musical journey.  We learned a song last week and jammed.  The beginners played simple chords on the beat.  The more experienced students played harmonies, solos and melodies.  The advanced students improvised with triads, barre chords and different strumming patterns.  End result, we all played togehter and the song sounded awesome.  This group activity makes you want to practice to get better and you can not wait for the next class.  Chris is always positive, helps each student through their sticking points ( I have big sausage fingers so getting a clear sound is a challenge right now, Chris works with me every week providing various exercises to help me improve and it works!!!)  Come join us, take the introductory lesson and set some goals and jam on.
  
 
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   Mary P 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unbelievable Results!  After only a month of lessons, my daughter has learned more from HGA than from all the other individuals we've tried before.  Chris has developed a system that has proven results and has kept my daughter growing in her knowledge and ability and most importantly she is loving every lesson!
  
 
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   Kevin Lee / TreeTimeFPV 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After a broken wrist left my left wrist and hand completely froze up i decided to start taking guitar lessons to help develop my strength, coordination and dexterity as I got some movement back in my hand.  I looked at several different places for guitar lessons, what I liked most about Chris and what impressed me the most was the system he had developed to take anyone from knowing nothing to becoming a master.  A step by step guide leading you the way you need to go, not necessarily the way you want to go sometimes.  He has spent hundreds or thousands of hours building his system that works for everyone, developing you into a lead guitar showman, awing the crowd.
Other instructors I have seen just pick random things each week to go over with no real structure, or just go through a book with old folk songs like " she'll be coming round the mountain"  Or just help you learn a particular song you want to learn.  Chris pushes you out of your comfort zone little by little, step by step increasing your skill and coordination and exposing you to playing real bits and pieces of actual songs from day 1.  Increasing the length and complexity as you go along.
Chris is a great guitarist and a better teacher, the class room setting allows you to meet other like minded players and see students at different skill levels.  Chris not only teaches you to play but also teaches you the theory behind it, the why and how that it all works together to make the music.
I could not be happier with my choice.  If you really want to develop into a great guitar player this is the place to go.  If you just want to learn a few songs to play at a campfire, we'll, it may not be for you.  Hope to see you here.
  
 
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   Alex Bourgeois 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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   Cortez Jones 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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   Will Turner 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best Guy, Best teacher I’ve ever had.

Multiple Convenient Locations!

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.

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Click the “Book a Free Intro Lesson” button below.
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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!

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