Learn guitar through songs you love.
I'm Peter Kulvets — a professional guitarist and teacher based in the SF Bay Area, with lessons in person or online via Zoom. From the Beatles, and Green Day to Ed Sheeran, Sinatra, Bach, and Paco de Lucía — pick the music that moves you, and I'll guide you every step of the way.
- Play real songs from day one — Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Bach
- In person in the SF Bay Area or online via Zoom — wherever you are
- Any age, any level — absolute beginners to advanced players
Your style. Your pace.
Any style. Any level.
From your first chord to advanced technique — whatever inspires you, we'll learn it.
Rock
Play the songs that made you pick up a guitar — Stairway to Heaven, Sweet Child O' Mine, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Wonderwall. From the Beatles and Hendrix to Green Day and Foo Fighters.
Learn morePop & Songwriters
Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Coldplay, Taylor Swift — plus timeless ballads from Sinatra and Jobim's “Girl from Ipanema.” The chords and patterns behind the songs everyone knows.
Learn moreClassical
From Bach's Bourrée and the beloved “Romance Anonymous” to Tárrega's “Recuerdos de la Alhambra.” Build pristine technique with the masterworks of Sor, Albéniz, and Villa-Lobos.
Learn moreFlamenco
The fire of Paco de Lucía and the rhythms of Andalusia — rasgueado, picado, and compás. Work toward pieces like “Entre dos Aguas” from the ground up.
Learn moreThe method
Why learn through real songs?
Most guitar courses bury you in scales and exercises before you ever play something you recognize. My approach is different — we start with music that excites you.
When you're playing songs you love, you're motivated to practice. When you practice, you improve. When you improve, you fall deeper in love with the guitar. It's a beautiful cycle.
- Feel real progress in your very first lesson
- Technique is taught in context — not in isolation
- Build a genuine repertoire you're proud of
- Music theory when it's relevant, never as busywork
The guitar is not just an instrument — it's a conversation with yourself, with music, with everyone who has ever played before you. My goal is to give every student the tools to have that conversation in their own voice.
Peter Kulvets
Guitar Teacher · SF Bay Area
Loved by students
What students say
Real results from students across the SF Bay Area.
“I'd tried to learn guitar twice before and quit both times. Peter taught me three songs in my first month — I was hooked. A year later and I'm playing pieces I never thought possible.”
Sarah M.
San Jose
“As a total beginner at 52, I was nervous. Peter's approach is patient, encouraging, and genuinely fun. I play every single day now. Best decision I ever made.”
James T.
Oakland
“I came in wanting to learn flamenco. Peter's knowledge is incredible — his style and dedication are unmatched. My technique has transformed in six months.”
Mei L.
Palo Alto