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Guitar Lessons in Cleveland
By Noel S. - Cleveland Guitar Teacher
Cleveland's rich history of culture and music will offer guitarists countless ways to expand their enjoyment with the instrument. Listed below are some of the best reasons to take guitar lessons in Cleveland!
- Opportunities to Play and Perform
You've been making headway on your guitar skills in big leaps, so how cool would it feel to enjoy performing for others? For solo guitar or pre-rehearsed ensemble playing, open mic nights are the way to go. Check out this web address for Open Mic Cleveland for a good assortment of these opportunities. http://www.openmiccleveland.com/EventListing
On this website you'll also find venues who feature on-stage jam nights for blues and rock. This is a great opportunity to take the thrill level up a notch or two since you'll be backed by professional musicians and pro equipment. One venue to check out is The Brothers Lounge in Cleveland. One Cleveland area venue has offered over $500 in cash and prizes to its best performers of rock, acoustic, blues, bluegrass, country, Americana, folk and jazz.
If you’re looking for something a little more low key, the Root cafe in Lakewood is a child-friendly environment which features a vegetarian menu. Their open mic nights are a relaxing scene for beginners just starting out. http://www.theroot-cafe.com/event/open-mic
- Network with Other Guitarists in a Face-to-Face Environment
All of Cleveland's open mic opportunities for guitar are great ways to connect with many other musicians, but if you’re looking for something a bit more specialized- classical guitarists have their own niche too! The Cleveland Classical Guitar Society (CCGS) is a super welcoming organization that features a showcase concert for classical guitarists of all ages! http://www.clevelandclassicalguitar.org/
- Venues for Tuning in to the Best Guitar Music in Cleveland
The CCGS typically holds concerts at The First Unitarian Church in Shaker Heights, and their annual International Guitar Week Festival takes place at The Cleveland Institute of Music.
Jazz and blues guitarists should check out Rockefellers, a gorgeously decorated restaurant venue in the Cleveland Heights historic east side that has been nominated for "Best Live Jazz" a few years running. featuring some of the area’s best musicians, it's steeped in history and beauty. Just down the road is Nighttown music club where you can enjoy local, national, and international musicians.
Still looking to discover even more chances to check out rock and blues guitar on the west side of Cleveland? The Parkview features regular rock and blues headliners.
There are so many amazing musicians to meet and venues to experience while you take guitar lessons in Cleveland. Now get out there and have some fun!