Primeau Guitar Studio

Music Lessons in Austin, TX
Music Lessons in Austin, TX Primeau Guitar Studio is Austins dedicated destination for individualized guitar instruction. I offer private lessons for acoustic and electric guitar, tailored to suit learners of all ages and experience levels. My approach combines academic credentialsBM from Berklee and MM from UTwith over 10,000 hours of practical teaching. Lessons cover styles ranging from classic rock to fingerpicking and music theory, each adapted to the student's evolving skillset. Whether you are just beginning or looking to master your technique, my goal is to make learning both effective and enjoyable.

Located in North Austin, my studio is a peaceful, well-equipped space designed to enhance learning. Unlike large music schools where students can feel lost in the shuffle, I offer a consistent one-on-one experience without distractions or administrative barriers. Every lesson is archived via Evernote for easy follow-up, and students can access a wealth of supplementary material online. From engaging children with age-appropriate methods to helping adults achieve their musical goals, I focus on building strong foundational skills and creative expression. If youre ready to begin your journey with a passionate and professional guitar teacher, schedule your complimentary session today.
Areas Served
  • Austin, Texas
Business Details
  • Insured
  • Year established: 2010
Highlights & Specialties
  • Private guitar lessons for all ages and skill levels
  • Customized, fun, and progressive lesson plans
  • Taught by a professional with Berklee and UT degrees
  • Over 10,000 hours of proven teaching experience
  • Comfortable, fully equipped home studio in North Austin
  • Flexible online scheduling with recorded lesson reviews
Professional Associations & Certifications
  • BM, Berklee College of Music
  • MM, University of Texas

Contact Details

Address
6000 Laird Dr
Austin, TX
78757
Phone
Driving Directions

Products & Services

Kids Guitar Lessons
read moreOur guitar lessons cater to children aged eight and older, focusing on age-appropriate techniques and teaching methods. We emphasize finger strength and music reading skills before advancing students to popular songs. With over 10,000 hours of experience, we ensure that every child receives personalized instruction to develop their musical abilities effectively.
Adult Guitar Lessons
read moreWe provide personalized guitar lessons for adults, respecting the diversity of experience and musical interests. With a decade of expertise and Berklee College of Music credentials, our programs emphasize full song mastery, technique enhancement, and musical expression in genres such as rock, jazz, and blues. Our goal is to elevate every players ability in a supportive environment.
Free Chord Charts And Sample Lessons
read moreDiscover an abundant variety of no-cost guitar chord charts and sample lessons designed to enhance your playing ability. From beginner chord series to advanced fingerpicking tabs and electric guitar tone articles, our offerings include rhythm guitar curricula and improvisation practice tools. We provide in-depth music theory content, performance videos, and practical advice for students and parents alike.
Shari Hardy
May 14, 2025
I've been working with Chris for the past few months, and he has really challenged me to learn more complex strum patterns, new chords, and singing as I play. In the beginning, I didn't think my brain would be able to comprehend everything, but here we are. Chris is extremely patient (I'm a true beginner) and has been flexible with my schedule when needed. He brings the structure to learning guitar that I need, and I feel like I've truly progressed in the time I've been taking lessons.
Theo Painter
Mar 23, 2025
Chris is a great teacher and I recommend him if you are ready to learn. He did a great job of quickly determining my skill level and we went right to work. I had lessons many years ago with another person and I can say that Chris has accelerated my learning far faster than my previous experience. We waste no time in the lesson. It's well worth the cost.
If you're ready to dedicate the time, I recommend Chris. You won't be disappointed.
Jeff Bent
Nov 01, 2024
I have been taking in-person guitar lessons with Chris for two months now and I have found him to be a very knowledgeable, helpful and, perhaps most importantly for me, a very patient teacher.

Being a middle-aged guy with no musical background I was intimidated by the guitar at first, but Chris has been great at building the complexity of the lessons in a gradual, manageable way and while I still have much to learn, I can see real progress already.

Chris has helped make learning to play the guitar both fun and satisfying and I would recommend him to anyone.
Leslie Gaines
Jun 02, 2024
My daughter has been receiving electric guitar lessons from Chris Primeau for five years, starting when she was just 9 years old. Chris is a great music instructor. He is knowledgeable and patient and has a great rapport with our daughter. Frequently, our daughter has been able to choose songs that she listens to (and she has interesting tastes) to practice, and Chris will adapt the music to her level. This is a great way to keep her engaged in the lessons. We have enjoyed experiencing our daughter's skills progress over these years. I highly recommend him.
Shamsundar Ashok
May 11, 2024
I've been learning acoustic guitar from Chris for 1.5 years now. While I have a musical background, that was over three decades ago. So my body doesn't have the same dexterity and flexibility now.

Chris is great in working with you and your abilities. Some of his curriculum is meant to challenge, but it's tailored to you. And he understands your interest level and what you hope to get out of the lessons.

Going for my weekly lesson is more like hanging with a friend and getting some education. He's patient and easy-going. He makes it fun, which is how it should be!
Tracy Castro
Jan 29, 2023
I highly recommend Primeau Guitar Studio! Chris is an excellent teacher. He has put a great deal of thought into designing a curriculum for beginners, but he also customizes each of my weekly lessons to meet me where I am in my journey, assigning homework that is really fun and challenging without being overwhelming. He is always kind and patient, giving useful feedback to help me improve. Learning to play guitar has been a lifelong dream, and working with Chis has made me feel confident that this is something I can achieve.
Ben Carter
Oct 03, 2021
Chris has been a phenomenal instructor for me. I was pretty much a beginner when I started with him and he's brought me to a point where I'm getting to learn to play my favorite songs. I'd highly recommend him, he's a great teacher
Hunter Wash
Dec 25, 2019
Chris is very knowledgable, organized, and professional instructor. I started as a beginner and his teaching methods have helped me improve signficantly. He sets up the sessions so the progression flows from week to week and I have learned a variety of strum patterns, chords, songs, etc. in under a year. Chris has also been flexible during COVID-19 conducting lessons via webcast which are virtually as effective as in person. I highly recommend Chris to anyone wants to become a better guitarist.
Sina Ghodsi
Mar 09, 2019
I've got nothing but praise for Chris as a guitar teacher. He's truly a professional in his approach to his work. He is a great musician, but more importantly, he takes pains to constantly improve in his ability to teach, both at the absolute novice and most advanced levels. He always has a trick up his sleeve to help you go in whatever direction you want to go as a guitar player.
Robbe Brunner
May 17, 2018
I highly recommend Chris Primeau as a guitar instructor! He is knowledgeable, talented, patient and friendly. He tailors each lesson to guide a person toward their personal guitar learning goals. I have had 7 months of lessons with Chris so far and I am a true beginner but am playing songs and singing along with them, as I had hoped to do. Chris is great!!
Reed Oliver
Apr 07, 2018
I started lessons with Chris a few years ago as a relative beginner, and after a few months every time Id perform for my friends theyd be impressed at how much my playing and confidence has improved. Chris has helped me hone a variety of skills, from fingerpicking to electric blues guitar solos, and easily made the leap from practical methods to music theory and back. Even just half an hour a week has opened up worlds to me. I cant recommend Chris Primeau enough.
Nate Smith
Nov 06, 2017
I came to Chris with a little bit of experience six months ago after picking up the instrument again. I really wanted a proper education in the instrument and theory as well as getting better at solos. Through methodical teaching, Chris has been able to give me what I need to unlock the fretboard and improved my technique. Looking forward to more lessons with him as I advance.
Miles Johnson
Nov 12, 2014
I started to play the guitar when i was in the fourth grade, and after playing with a few different teachers i gave up on guitar for about two years. but about a year ago i decided to play again and i stared with Chris, and i feel like i have learned more with him in one year than i have in the other 4 years i played. he is an amazing teacher that is well versed in multiple styles of playing (including acoustic, electric, and classical) and can teach all of those i just listed above. all in all i would recommend him to anyone who asked where to learn guitar, either professionally or for recreation.
Stacey Fellers
Feb 17, 2025
After many years of trying to learn guitar without much success, finding, and now working with Chris, has brought me a new enjoyment, understanding and appreciation for the process. He is methodical and patient, allowing me to grow at my own pace while making sure to introduce something new with every lesson. Highly recommend.
Rob Canales
Oct 11, 2024
We've been really pleased with Chris' guitar instruction. He has a clear mastery of both the instrument and music theory, and it's helpful that he can play along or step in to demonstrate when needed. He is equally gifted at teaching and does not struggle to meet a student where they are at in their own musical journey. Chris fosters a very healthy learning environment, where progress is praised, and mistakes are corrected appropriately but without criticism. This creates a friendly dynamic in the lesson, where one doesn't feel anxious or self conscious about making mistakes along the way. Overall very pleased and would recommend.
Mark Feather
May 16, 2024
Chris is a great guitar teacher! I was initially unsure about taking guitar lessons as an adult, but I've been taking weekly lessons with Chris for the past year and I still learn something new every session.
He keeps lessons fun by focusing on learning to play popular songs. While I'm learning the songs, Chris introduces the relevant guitar techniques and music theory concepts in a way that really helps me to get the most out of what I'm playing.
It's hard to believe how much progress I've made! In addition to all of the songs I've learned to play, I've been really impressed by the way that Chris builds upon music concepts over time. Even learning to improvise solos or transcribe music by ear feels accessible to me because he's been building up my music comprehension the whole time. It feels awesome when each new piece "just clicks"!
Robert Streit
Dec 02, 2022
Chris is a wonderful teacher. Since beginning lessons with him 6 months ago I have felt much more comfortable and confident on guitar. He fosters a friendly environment, and his curriculum breaks down the fundamental skills of playing guitar in an approachable and effective way.
J. M.
Oct 22, 2021
I've been taking lessons with Chris for almost 2 years, it's been transformational for my guitar playing and performing. I'm 50 and I never would have thought I could stand up and perform in front of people but he really knows how to build a player up! I started with almost zero knowledge and I now have binders full of lessons and musical knowledge that I will carry with me the rest of my life. The other amazing thing is we did it all entirely over Zoom! He's worked with me on both the acoustic and electric guitar, he's patient and an excellent teacher!! I take one hour a week lesson and it's really one of the best investments in myself I've ever made!!
Randy Erben
Apr 22, 2020
Chris is a great and patient teacher. His attention to detail and technique allows me to improve on a weekly basis. I would highly recommend him to anyone from beginner to advanced.
Michael Karotkin
Apr 22, 2019
The basics; he's easy to schedule with. Great location (for me anyway). His set-up is great. And most of all, it's obvious that he really enjoys what he's doing. And, that's teaching...

He's an accomplished musician, who seems like he truly wants to share his knowledge and help his students learn to play - which certainly makes it fun for me! I tend to want to learn everything at once - and Chris has been great at keeping me focused and learning proper practice habits.

* I decided to pick up playing guitar (Electric of course!) in my late 40's...having never played an instrument in my life. How hard can it be, right? So I got online, and off I went...trying to figure it out. Eventually though, (almost 3 years later) I realized that I wasn't really progressing as much as I wanted. So, why not contact Chris and see what he's about...can't hurt!?

Now it's been a full year of lessons later - Three things stand out to me;
1) I wish I would've picked up the guitar earlier...
2) I wish I would've contacted Chris straight away when I first picked up the guitar!
3) I've learned so much more in the past year than the previous 3 years, it's not even close.

Anyway, I don't write many reviews, but felt compelled to speak up this time. Do yourself a favor and contact Chris if you're wanting to learn(and/or advance) your playing skills. You'll be happy you did ~
Simon Allo
Oct 20, 2018
I've had a couple of guitar and musical instrument teachers and Chris is by far the best that I have had! Whether it's learning chords, your favorite songs, musical styles, or music theory, Chris can help you and put you on the path to being the guitar player you want to be. Primeau Guitar Studio would hands down be my first and only option for a guitar teacher in Austin!
Betty Shindler
Oct 20, 2017
Chris Primeau is largely responsible for preparing my grandson, Grayson, being accepted into Berklee College of Music- Boston. Grayson has worked with Chris over 6 years on guitar and the experience has been invaluable. Chris is a graduate of Berklee and is an excellent teacher. I recommend him very highly.
Betty Shindler
Hours of Operation
Monday02:00 PM÷08:00 PM
Tuesday02:00 PM÷08:00 PM
Wednesday02:00 PM÷08:00 PM
Thursday02:00 PM÷08:00 PM
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday12:00 PM÷08:00 PM
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