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Learn guitar at Point Blank

Essential Guitar Skills

Master basic guitar techniques

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Find out about our LA School, the programs we offer, and how we can help you follow your passion, make better music, and build the industry career you want. Every Open House includes a Free Expert Masterclass and Ableton Live raffle giveaway.

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Overview

In Point Blank's unique Essential Guitar Skills course, you’ll learn essential techniques that will help you translate your musical ideas to the guitar fretboard. Teach your fingers to play chords, scales, melodies, and strumming patterns before reading chord charts for popular songs and writing your own chord progressions. This ten-week course meets for two hours per week, and is taught by professional guitar instructors in small class sizes of 16 students or less. Unlock the guitar techniques used by professional guitarists and producers to help you take your music to the next level. No previous experience required. 


Join a global alumni community with the likes of PB London graduate Leona Lewis. Get exclusive masterclasses from the likes of Mark de Clive-Lowe, Laura Escude (Jay Z, Kanye West), Daddy Kev (Low End Theory) and Jimmy Mac (Lorde). Our Admissions Advisors will support you through the enrollment process, so please call with any questions.

Space is limited to 16 students maximum, so Enroll Now to save your spot!

Point Blank is proud to offer partner discounts and exclusive features to students in our LA School. Call a college Admissions Advisor now at (323) 594-8740 or Contact Us to take your guitar skills to the next level.

Key Info

Duration 3 Months
Available start dates 2024 2025
  • April 8
  • July 8
  • September 30
  • January 13
  • April 14
Weekly timetable One 2-hour class each week for 10 weeks. Daytime, evening & weekend slots open. Contact us for details.
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I really enjoy being a student at Point Blank. Everything’s been great so far. The staff is very welcoming, the teachers are experienced and passionate, and the work environment is fantastic. - Justyna, Singing student

Expert Instructors

Marko DeSantis

Lead guitarist and co-songwriter for Sugarcult, who hit the Top 40 Billboard charts three times and sold 1M+ units worldwide. Music videos on MTV & CNN, toured on bills with Green Day & Blink 182.

Chloe O'Brien

AKA Neia Jane, Chloe is an alternative rock/pop singer, songwriter, and producer and graduate of Berklee College of Music, studied Songwriting and Music Business. She released her debut album “Magic & Honey” in 2019 and has been releasing new music ever since.

Daniel Brummel

Multi-instrumentalist producer, recorded & toured with Weezer, Nada Surf, Spain, Ozma, Sanglorians, and more. Bachelor's & master's degrees in music from UCLA & Cal State LA. Composer for Lifetime TV show American Princess.

Jaron Lopez

Multi-instrumentalist composer on guitar, bass, keyboard, and electronics who works in an electro jazz fusion style. Studied at Berklee, U of Maryland, & U of North Texas. Peep his recent record "Odd Times."

Linda Good

Composer, songwriter, producer, who co-founded alternative pop band The Twigs. Multi-instrumentalist on keyboard, voice, guitar, bass, uke, and perc. Toured with Jane’s Addiction, The Mars Volta, Lisa Marie Presley, Bitter:Sweet, others.

Nathaniel Nutter

Nathaniel Nutter writes and produces under the name Savah and Lost Triibe, and has performed music for over 10 years. He has accrued millions of streams on his independent releases on Spotify and has over 5 years of music teaching experience.

Career Opportunities

  • Musician
  • Acoustic Guitarist
  • Touring Guitarist

  • Studio Guitarist
  • Band Member
  • Music Performer

  • Recording Artist
  • Guitar Teacher
  • Rock Guitarist

Tuition

Fees (US) Saving over monthly installments
$895 payment in full $90
$100 reg fee + balance of $795 $90
$100 reg fee + $295 per month
See details during the enrollment process. Monthly installment plans are subject to a 5% convenience fee which is already included in the price shown above.

Alumni

Bryan Dotel

Recently nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, Tropical Reggaeton producer Bryan Dotel has had great success after graduating from PBLA, including amassing more than a million views on YouTube.

Cathleen Cher

Cathleen has been dancing all her life & already accomplished a bunch of amazing things while studying at PB. She toured with Kanye West as part of his creative team and is a DJ and classically trained pianist.

Travis Holcombe

PBLA Certificate student Travis is a KCRW DJ spinning lost un-classics, playful electronics, spine-snapping breaks and a quirky selection of mind-melting grooves by the pound. Served fresh weekly.

Gina Cat

PBLA graduate Gina holds residencies in top California night clubs, tours internationally & plays festivals around the world from Rhythm & Vines in New Zealand, to Soundwave Canada & Burning Man.

Kamel Omais

Kamel aka Dead-Tones is Guy Gerber’s protege, personal assistant and tour manager. Over Summer he is based in Ibiza as Rumours' main resident, and has releases on labels including Kindisch, Motek, Dialtones Records.

Nicole Moudaber

Studied DJing at PB. Carl Cox: “I've been following her for years. She's amazing.” Residencies in Ibiza, Ministry & releases on VIVa Music & Plastic City show Nicole’s doing things her way.

Loren Granic

Co-founder of 'A Club Called Rhonda', has organized parties in LA & beyond for the past 8 years. Known for its stylish crowd and underground vibe, Rhonda hosts up-and-coming DJs and artists alike.

FAQs

What equipment do I need to buy?

None at all! Every Point Blank student has access to their own fully-equipped workstation in class and during their practical studio work outside of class time. If you decide to purchase equipment for your own home studio, we will be happy to help you arrange student discounts from our leading industry partners including Apple, Ableton, Pioneer, Native Instruments, Serato, Izotope, Waves, and more.

When are the classes scheduled?

For each 10-week Piano Keyboard Skills course, classes normally meet once per week for 2 hours on:

Fridays 10:00am – 12:00pm (Morning Session)

Class schedules are confirmed and released two weeks prior to the start of each quarter. Please call (323) 594-8740 for the most up-to-date information on scheduling and class availability. Our facilities are also open for student use seven days a week, giving you valuable time in the studio to practice your keyboard exercises and reinforce your new skills outside of class sessions.

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