Don’t let another day pass between you and your dream of playing guitar—take the first step today.
Your free assessment includes a custom plan for your guitar journey.
Don’t take my word for it. Book lessons with confidence.
Highly recommend
Fernando is a highly experienced guitar player and teacher. His patience and attention to detail make him a great instructor for beginners and for players looking to advance their skills. I highly recommend him!
★★★★★
Scott Hines
Calm, patient and encouraging
Our son took acoustic and electric guitar lessons with Fernie Ruiz. His approach makes learning easier and helps students play songs they love quickly. He is calm, patient, and encouraging. I highly recommend lessons with Mr. Ruiz.
★★★★★
Tiffaney Wear
Lessons get right to the point
My daughters took ukulele and electric guitar lessons with Fernando. He taught chords, hand movements, and tools to keep learning independently. He is patient with beginners and keeps lessons focused and productive. We highly recommend him.
★★★★★
Heather Momberg
With decades of experience guiding new guitarists, I help students feel confident from their very first lesson. That’s why I offer a free assessment—so you can feel completely comfortable before committing to lessons.
-Fernie Ruiz
What’s Included?
The following areas are assessed to create a clear starting point and a personalized plan for lasting progress.
01
🎵 Rhythm & Timing
Ability to keep a steady beat
Comfort playing with a metronome or backing track
Understanding of basic note values (whole, half, quarter notes)
02
🎼 Chord Knowledge
Familiarity with open chords
Ability to switch between chords smoothly
Comfort reading chord diagrams
03
🎶 Musical Ear
Ability to recognize pitch changes
Matching pitch by ear
Listening and repeating simple patterns
04
📖 Music Reading & Theory (if applicable)
Understanding of tablature
Basic music notation knowledge
Awareness of scales or simple theory concepts
05
🎸 Repertoire & Experience
Songs you can currently play
Past lesson or self-teaching experience
Styles of music you enjoy
06
🚀 Goals & Motivation
What you want to learn (songs, skills, styles)
Practice habits and available practice time
Short- and long-term musical goals