NYC's #1 Guitar Teacher Private Guitar Lessons in New York.

Private Guitar Lessons with New York's Premier Guitar Teacher

I make people great at guitar.

My clients include 3x Grammy winner Diplo, Kyle Richards and Bill Engvall. I love teaching my students to have fun with the guitar. After 16 years on the west coast, I have opened a teaching studio in midtown Manhattan (one block from Grand Central). Proven Method. Hundreds of Students. 15+ Years.

- Diplo (3x Grammy Winner)

I teach Kids, Adults, and even Grammy Winners. Every lesson and every student gets the same care. I also offer group lessons so families can learn together :)

- Mike, Alexi, Claire, John, Cress

I teach students of all levels all around Manhattan. Hear what they have to say! Take lessons virtually via zoom, at my midtown manhattan location, or at your home.

Why do students love working with Travis?

Whether it's your first lesson, or you've been playing for years, I respond to the needs of each student and draw from years of experience. At my music studio on 42nd street on Grand Central (or on Zoom), I make my students great at guitar.

What's different about Travis?

1) I love to help people avoid the difficulties I went through as a guitar student. Students exceed their expectations when they follow my Muscle Memory Method, developed over 15 years.
2) I've worked with artists you hear on the Radio like Andrew McMahon, Kat McPhee, and Sean Kingston.
3) You've me on channels like CW, NETFLIX, & in Commercials major brands.

Why do Travis' students improve so much?

After 16+ years of teaching, I have the experience to know what works for students (and what does not work). Furthermore, no two students are alike. I customize lesson plans, practice routines, and my approach for each student. I draw from years of professional experience, and from the hundreds of students I've worked with at all ages and levels. That's what makes me the best guitar teacher in New York City. I teache the art of efficient, fun practice. Learn more in my Blog.

How does Travis maintain two locations?

I've officially opened a new location in Manhattan to offer guitar lessons for clients in NYC. I am now able to provide the highest level of in-person instruction to students in the two greatest cities in America! I split my time, conducting private lessons and student jams in both NY and LA.

Does Travis work with total beginners?

Yes. I teach complete beginners, both adults and kids, as well as advanced players and professionals. If you are a parent or student hoping to attend an undergrad or graduate music school program, I will help you prepare for your audition. My students have been accepted to USC Thornton, Berklee and Oberlin.

Are there Group Lessons?

Yes, we do Student Jams in New York! Kids jams and Adult Jams are a chance for students to get together and play music in the same room. We can place you into a band, work with your already assembled band, help you rehearse AND put on live concerts around NYC!

Student Jam Sessions

Grab a couple friends, and meet me at one of the rehearsal studios around New York. Or let me place you in a band with other students! Beginners are welcome.

Student Concerts

Once your band is sounding great, we are ready to have a student concert in a venue around New York City! Friends and family are welcome.

“Travis Raab first off is a great guitar player and a guy that I could just listen to play some kick ass lead guitar. Which is why I take lessons from him. He doesn’t get over complicated and will have you playing guitar like we all dream we can. Check out his site and decide for yourself but trust me you won’t go wrong..” -Bill Engvall (Comedian)