Green Hills Guitar Studio

Shane is a great teacher who understands that the lesson is about you. I came Green Hills Guitar studio after trying to learn guitar off of youtube. The youtube teachers are good teachers, but they don't compare to one-on-on lessons. Over the past 18 months (I take online lessons), Shane has drastically improved my both my right hand and my left hand technique. He introduced me to my favorite guitar player, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Under Shane's guidance I can now play SRV's Lenny and Little Wing. More recently he's begun to teach me how to play to by ear. Prior to taking lessons, I thought that I it would be impossible for me to play by ear. Shane is a teacher who can teach the impossible. If you aren't sure about taking lesson guitars, then try one lesson. I promise you won't regret it.

I am an amateur songwriter and wanted someone to give me input on some of my songs while I was visiting Nashville. Shane and I had a very constructive and fun session going over my songs. He brings great knowledge, energy and enthusiasm to the process.

I decided at age 50, it wasn’t too late to start taking guitar lessons... I’m very thankful that I chose Green Hills Guitar Studio! Shane is knowledgeable, personable, & flexible. He will lead you to whatever direction you want to go on your musical journey!!

I’ve been going to Green Hills Guitar Studio for about a year now. My knowledge of music theory, music business, songwriting, and guitar playing have increased dramatically. I started with bits and pieces of songs without much structure. Shane has showed me how to build and structure a song from start to finish. We practice the music that I want to play and every lesson is based on what I want to work on. I truly enjoy and recommend lessons at Green Hills Guitar Studio. I learn so much
and best of all I have fun doing it!

Awesome experience having 5 lessons in 5 days with Sam. I feel more inspired than ever before. I recommend these guys!!!

I've been taking lessons from Green Hills Guitar Study since for about 9-months and couldn't be happier. My initial call with Shane started with a conversation about my interest in learning. Shane used this information to pair me with Sam who is really quite phenomenal as an instructor. My guitar playing has definitely improved and I've been really impressed by Sam's ability to assess my progress and make 'course correction' suggestions as I hit roadblocks. More important, Sam has taught me to think about music --- moving beyond learning guitar tabs and individual songs/riffs to learning musical notation and theory. Sam is a great instructor and extremely talented as a musician. I'd recommend Green Hills Guitar Studio to anyone looking to take their guitar playing to the next level.

I started playing classical guitar almost two years ago. I came to GHGS six months ago when my former instructor stopped teaching and I started taking lessons from Sam. Not only is Sam helping me further develop my classical skills (not bad for a guy who has a jazz background) but he is also helping me to explore a contemporary sound as well on my new acoustic guitar. I highly recommend Sam for a beginner or expert player. He is very knowledgeable of the guitar and he is very professional.

I have been taking online lessons with Shane for 5 months now. I am amazed how far I have progressed. We are using FaceTime to do the lessons and due to my very busy schedule it has been very convenient. I am currently taking 1 hr lessons. His method of teaching gets you playing full songs very quickly and I finally have a better understanding of music theory and how to apply it to song writing and song construction. Because of Shane I have been able to release 5 songs so far on iTunes and hope to have an album out in 4 more months.

If you have any reservations about taking online lessons from Shane -don't -- it was worth every penny.



Thanks Shane.

Having spent years hacking scales only to learn segmented skills, I knew progress required a change of approach.I found the studio online and met Shane for a Free 30 minute lesson. His openness and compassion for pursuing my personal artistry drew me in and I instantly became a student.



Since I met with Shane I have written my first four full songs, refined my rhythm playing and demystified lead guitar. I have explored the music that beats within me and have learned how to be an artist.



Shane is an incredible and rare talent, knowing guitar AS A SONGWRITER. Do you want to write? Call Shane. Do you want to move people with insightful and informed guitar playing? Call Shane. Do you want to be a better person. I swear, call Shane.



I plan on consulting and learning from Shane for as long as he will have me. I am proud to call him a coach and a mentor. I look forward to every lesson and trust that working with him helps refine musical and personal skills. I know you will think the same.

Sam is a great guitar instructor! Very knowledge, can play any style, and personalizes lessons to each student. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for lessons from an expert!