Guitar Lessons Greenville, SC

Program Offerings

Private Lessons

Guitar Lessons for Beginners

This is an individual program for all ages, clients with little or no experience. We will cover the components of the guitar, tuning, entry level physical technique, basics aspects of notation, music theory, basic chords, and basic rhythm. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student. The student will need an appropriately sized guitar, preferrably electric. Click to reserve a free introductory consultation.

Blues Guitar Lessons

This is an individual program for all ages. We will cover technique, notation, music theory, chords, rhythm, lead, aural skills, gear, and home recording. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student, with an emphasis on the chords, rhythm, solo, and theory skills specific to the Blues style. This is a great stepping-stone program for aspiring pop/rock guitarists, since much popular music is fundamentally based in the same musical elements as the blues style. The student will need an appropriately sized guitar, preferrably electric. Click to reserve a free introductory consultation.

Coffee Shop Minstrel

This is an individual program for all ages. We will cover technique, notation, concepts, chords, rhythm, gear, and home recording. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student, with an emphasis on the chords, rhythm, technique, and conceptual skills specific to the Singer/Songwriter style, i.e. singing with self-accompaniment on guitar. The student will need an appropriately sized guitar, preferrably acoustic. Click to reserve a free introductory consultation.

Classic Rock Guitar Lessons

This is an individual program for all ages. We will cover technique, notation, music theory, chords, rhythm, lead, aural skills, gear, and home recording. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student, with an emphasis on the chords, rhythm, solo, and theory skills specific to the Classic Rock style. The student will need an appropriately sized electric guitar. Click to reserve a free introductory consultation.

Contemporary Christian Guitar Lessons

This is an individual program for all ages. We will cover technique, notation, music theory, chords, rhythm, lead, aural skills, gear, and home recording. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student, with an emphasis on the chords, rhythm, solo, and theory skills specific to the Contemporary Christian style. This is a great program for aspiring church guitarists. The student will need an appropriately sized guitar, preferrably electric. Click to reserve a free introductory consultation.

Bass Guitar Lessons

This is an individual program for all ages. We will cover technique, notation, music theory, chords, rhythm, lead, aural skills, gear, and home recording. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student, with an emphasis on the scales, arpeggios, rhythm, and theory skills specific to the Bass guitar. The student will need an appropriately sized electric bass guitar. Click to reserve a free introductory consultation

Guitar Coaching

This is an individual program for the intermediate guitarist who does not need "lessons" per se, but rather could use some help and accountability toward overcoming the inevitable "ruts" that plague intermediate guitar players. The progam emphasizes uncovering subtle technique flaws that limit maximum performance, repairing practice routine deficiencies, filling in knowledge gaps that stifle creativity, and accountability for practice & improvement. Click to reserve a free introductory consultation.


Tuition, Schedule, & Policy Summary

With the exception of the Master Guitar Course, tuition rates are as follows:

  • $139/mo for 30 minute private lessons
  • $172/mo for 45 minute private lessons
  • $217/mo for 60 minute private lessons
  • Custom rates for Small Group

Current Hours M-F noon-9.

Tuition is payable via automated credit/debit one month in advance, due on the 25th each month. All programs require regular attendance to a pre-scheduled appointment along with routine practice. Payment is for the reservation, regardless of attendance. Provision for unavoidable missed appointments is built into the programs. For details, click to reserve a free introductory consultation.


Master Guitar Course

This is an individual program for all ages. This program is for students who will commit to a greater investment of time and resources in exchange for faster and more comprehensive mastery of the guitar. Unlike the other programs, this program will not be as flexible in regards to student preferences on course content and pace, but will rather be more like a "boot camp" for those who are willing to endure an "apprenticeship" of sorts with a view toward maximum results. It will involve minimum practice requirements, homework, heavy emphasis on theory and technique, and a minimum of one hour per week of studio time. This program will equip the student to play in a range of styles oriented toward rock, but including Blues, Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Progressive Rock, and other Pop, with some spillover into Country, "Rock-a-billy", and Jazz. We will cover advanced technique, traditional notation and tablature, transcribing, advanced music theory, advanced chords, modes, arpeggios, rhythm, lead, aural skills, song writing, gear, and home recording. The student will need an appropriately sized electric guitar and ability to purchase additional effects as necessary. Tuition is $238/mo. for one-hour weekly lessons.

Pre-enrollment questionnaire and personal interview required, click to reserve a free introductory consultation.

Client Feedback...

"I am quite pleased to have found Palmetto Music Institute. I am a semi retired guitar lover who never had the time to learn properly , but do now. Chad is helping me realize a dream I’ve harbored for many years. He is patient and respectful and quite knowledgeable in his art. I have no regrets starting so late, in fact I’m am happy to have learned what I have, and look to continue my journey with the guitar." - Joseph Deperi, Easley

"I am very pleased with the lessons I have been taking from Chad. Starting down the path of learning to play the guitar as a 60 plus year old, I was concerned whether I would be able to accomplish much. Chad has always been encouraging and supportive. He uses a structured lesson plan that has permitted me to develop solid skills at my own pace. He really emphasizes the use of good guitar playing techniques." - David Quast, Greenville

"I would like to share with you my experiences with taking guitar lessons. I wanted to learn the guitar since I was a young kid. I soon learned that picking the right teacher is the most important thing that you must do. Ask questions and get referrals on teachers. I learned that a little late in my quest to learn guitar ! I am now past middle age and have found what I believe to be the best guitar teacher in town. Not to keep you all night reading I have had three teachers before I met Chad. What the three teachers shared in common was the lack of starting at the beginning with the paperwork that explains guitar. teaching you the parts, teaching you about the notes and chords ! When I started with Chad I was given much paperwork which with Chad's teaching and help he taught me about Rhythm Basics, The Musical Alphabet paperwork on types of notes, guitar chords, guitar tuning. Every week we go over the same lessons That we previously worked on until I get it right! Chad gives the student everything that he needs with his wonderful playing, teaching ability and all the written info needed for studying the guitar.After having the experience of working with three previous teachers I strongly recommend that you talked to Chad Crawford of Palmetto music institute I believe that you will be very impressed." - Barry Myers, Travelers Rest

"After struggling to learn the guitar for over two years through various internet sites and videos, I finally found the answer with Chad Crawford at Palmetto Music Institute (PMI). One of the first things you'll notice is Chad's love of the guitar and teaching. The guitar is not an easy instrument to learn, but between the weekly sessions with Chad and the structured program he has honed and crafted over the years, you are given the tools to accomplish all you'd ever want with the guitar. He has a seemingly endless amount of patience to work with you until you understand the topic of any particular lesson. His constant encouragement goes a long way to push you over those plateaus you inevitably run into. Another thing I really like is he will work with you to play the songs you want to play and will give you honest feedback if it is a song you're not ready for. Give it time. If you take lessons with Chad at PMI, you will get there. If you're looking to learn the guitar the right way, give Chad and PMI a call." - Greg Mabry, Greenville