What a great way to step up you guitar game. I have been using Level up Guitar to add and improve to my guitar playing. It's helped me immensely to go from beginner/intermediate to a solid intermediate and getting better everyday. Now I did have to research a few things to help me understand some things (ie: Light Mode-Dark Modes) however I am enjoying the process and the journey. Alex makes you feel as if it's just you and your bro hanging and playing guitar with a guy who has amazing credentials. So well worth my hard earned cash. Thanks Alex for igniting that want to grow my guitar playing...... I was in a funk. Now Im inspired! read more

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Alex is the best guitar teacher in Las Vegas!!!! He can show me any song I ask for and break it down so anyone can understand it. I have so much fun playing all of the songs I love! read more

There are many guitar teachers to choose from, so it often comes down to a choice of what differentiates them. Alex knows music theory, and how to explain to in a way it makes sense, he has a great personality for teaching, he is flexible as he'll come to you or you can take a lesson in the best sound recording studio in Las Vegas, he is an accomplished musician in his own right and in a band that has attained commercial and critical success, he can quickly pivot lessons when I have a desire to go in a particular direction. To date, he's the best guitar teAcher I've had, and I'd hire him again! I now have the same problem now James B has with all these random hot woman showing up, so if you don't like hot woman, maybe don't hire Alex. read more

Alex is great instructor and talented industry professional. I've taken lessons for about 1 1/2 yrs and am extremely pleased with my progress. He is a very knowledgeable instructor who is able to convey music theory and show application in the genres of music that I am interested in. I would highly recommend him. read more

Alex got me playing crazy things on day one. He has the ability to hypnotize you into nursing small steps. Before you realize, you are whipping through all your modes and chord shapes with ease. On top of this, his vibe is laid back and welcoming. He has the credits and the chops to boast for days, but he is completely void of ego. I really cherished the time I had under his wing. Highly recommended! I know I'll be back. read more

Decided to take a lesson to learn how to shred and try to save my relationship [thought for sure my girl was about to leave me]. After the first lesson she was so impressed she said I've been so faithful that I deserve 2 girlfriends. Almost took a star off because she didn't tell me she was bringing home a different girl every night. Between the bangovers and tattoos that covered my body overnight, I was not ready for the lifestyle change. I was hesitant to take the third lesson because I developed an incapacitating alcohol addiction and woke up to a Dodge Hellcat still running in my front lawn with three chicks still inside after passing out for two days straight. But I'm the type of man that will do anything to save a relationship, so I went back for a third lesson because all I can think about is learning my second minor pentatonic scale. Highly recommend. read more

Great teacher and a great person to be around in the classroom. He knows his music theory and is a first class musician. I highly recommend Alex for guitar lessons. read more

I started taking lessons from Alex about a year and a half ago. I had been playing for over 20 years but was stuck in a rut when I reached out. I am amazed how much progress has come in the last year and how many fresh ideas have popped into my playing since I have been taking lessons from him. Alex has a way of breaking down music theory that is easy to understand and makes sense. Most importantly, Alex is a very positive teacher. I've often thought I had played too long to be as "bad" on guitar as I was... Alex keeps the focus on what you are doing well, offers tips and exercises to build on your weaknesses all while making sure you leave each lesson feeling good about what your doing and where you are heading. If you want a teacher that cares about his students and their progress then Alex is your guy. read more

Alex is hands down the most accomplished guitar teacher in Las Vegas. His resume and student's success speak for themselves. Highly recommend using him to take your playing to the next level while you can still get on his schedule! read more

TLDR: Take lessons with Alex if you want to really play the guitar. There are a ton of ways to dabble, experiment, or mess around with the guitar. How many people simply get stuck doing the same chords (and songs) over and over? This happens, but Alex will get you playing the guitar in a surprisingly short time. I mean really playing it -- like you were meant to! Detail: After dabbling with the guitar and learning some of the very basic stuff, I decided to take a plunge and hire a guitar teacher. It was the best decision I ever made for my guitar playing! I have advanced much more quickly than I expected. I love in-person lessons with Alex, yet even his LVLUPGTR.com site has been a great resource for learning. In addition, I kept up lessons through the lockdowns and found his Zoom lessons equally valuable. Don't let location deter you--you have a great teacher here waiting to help you along your guitar journey! Soloing/Theory: Alex is a phenomenal theory teacher, and he really helps the students understand the reasons behind a theory. His approach to theory is practical--does it help you understand the song and play better? Alex helps students play songs they are interested in better, his theory approach also helps students learn to write and solo on their own. His approach to modal theory was a particularly welcome change from stodgy theory courses. Learning theory with Alex, the student will analyze just about any song and understand the chord progression and what scale would best fit improvisations---and he/she will know WHY! What will I learn: That depends! That depends on you. More so than any other teacher I've had, Alex allows the student to explore areas of interest. I have brought him songs from incredibly diverse musical genres, and he has been able to delve into all of them. Certainly there will need to be some basis of instruction so that student & teacher can speak the same language when it comes to discussing pentatonic scales, modal scales, etc. However, I found Alex able to explain these ground-floor concepts in an incredibly short amount of time. It all came together relatively quickly under his direction! Alex has literally hundreds of, if not 1000+, songs under his fingertips. If you want to learn basic blues and its derivatives, he can help you. If you want to learn classic rock, progressive rock, punk, pop, or any other genres, he can help. You want to learn some folk songs, a holiday song for the family, and even country songs -- Alex is a easily competent there as well. Importantly, you will learn rhythm and lead! I have been taking lessons for a few years now and can play reasonably well with friends in a weekend get together. We play what interests us just to have fun. No, I don't have any scholarships, unlike many of Alex's students. I don't have any brag-worthy skills (hell, I am old as it is), but I am playing what I want and having a blast! I still have so much to learn--yes, it can be daunting! Alex helps me get through these plateaus and obstacles, and I am playing what I want and getting better each week. Also, I now have fun actually playing with other musicians now. It's not just me playing along with a streamed song. My confidence and competence are growing weekly. Yes, I have a long way to go, but a few short years ago, I never thought I would be playing what I'm playing now. So, if you've read this far, thank you! - and congrats! You wouldn't be here or reading this were you not interested and looking for that one difference--that one thing that stands out above all the other options out there! That lesson guidance that gets you playing what you want to play at a level you want to be playing at. Seriously, Alex will help you get there. read more

Alex is incredibly responsive, nice and knowledgable. I am starting from scratch with learning to play the guitar and he's been very patient with me. He has a really great way of explaining everything in detail using simple terms while also making sure you have time to actually play and have fun during the lesson. I never once felt judged or embarrassed about my complete and utter lack of skills! I would highly recommend him! read more

I have been playing for 10+ years now, and like many others I was stuck on a few different plateaus. Alex was able to help me get over the plateaus and more. By far the best guitar teacher I've ever had. I cannot recommend this guy enough, he's the best. Any skill level beginners-experts, he can 10000% help you get better. Thanks again Alex! read more

I started taking lessons from Alex to learn music theory and how to apply it to the guitar. From the first few minutes of the first lesson things started to make sense. His ability to make me understand and apply music theory thru the Modes and scales took my guitar playing to levels I never thought I would achieve. Furthermore, after every lesson I feel like I'm improving more and more. There is no doubt that when under Alex's instruction you will learn what it takes to be an amazing musician. read more

Alex has improved my guitar playing, music theory, ear exponentially in the three months of lessons. He listens to what you want to work on and does an excellent job breaking it down to your ability level. When he discusses a technique or topic, he will show an example of it in a song. Alex is a true professional with a down to earth attitude. He's a top tier instructor. I couldn't recommend him more. read more

Alex is very talented and definitely the best guitar teacher in the area! He teached my son guitar for over 3 years, classes with him are so cool that I seriously thought about doing it. read more