Whether you are a total beginner or pursuing a career as a professional musician, our uniquely designed curriculum will put you on the fast track to achieving your goals. Through private and personalized instruction, you will achieve the skills and confidence to take your guitar playing to the next level. We are committed to helping you fulfill your musical dreams!

David is a graduate of The New School Jazz Guitar Program and was accepted to four prestigious conservatories. He is a professional working musician with extensive playing and teaching experience. He knows the many difficulties that todays young musicians face and believes it is important to build a strong musical foundation from which to meet these challenges.

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College Preparatory Intensive Program
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Intermediate Guitar Lessons
Group Lessons
Guitar

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College Preparatory Intensive Guitar Program

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Jump start your career with this comprehensive study program designed to give you the edge over your competition. The two main goals are to help you nail your audition and prepare you for the rigorous course work once you are accepted.

Beginner and Intermediate Guitar Lessons

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If you are either a beginner or have some experience and want to take your playing to the next level then this is the program for you. The pace of these lessons is more relaxed and emphasis is placed on learning the songs you love.

Group Lessons

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Improve your guitar and have a blast by taking group lessons. These classes are designed for three or more students with similar skill levels and interests. Interaction among students make this a fun and rewarding experience.

Music for Children

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Is your child interested in learning guitar? The Los Angeles School of Guitar is the perfect place to start building musical skills that last a lifetime. Kids receive extra special instruction to help them build the coordination and confidence to start playing easy songs in as few as three lessons.

David Kailash Irelan

Passionate about taking an active role to help his students thrive as successful musicians.

Kiss Off

Showing you how to play the classic song "Kiss Off" by the Violent Femmes. Having some fun.

Eric Clapton - Tears In Heaven

Here is the opening riff to Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven". The chords and embellishments are explained in detail. Hope you enjoy!

Simple Chord Switching Exercise

Having trouble switching between chords and keeping the beat? This simple exercise will have you strumming smoothly between chords in no time. Feedback welcome!

Ear Training: Hearing Root Movement

Here is an exercise using the 12 bar blues that will help you start to hear and identify the root movement of chord progressions. Hearing root movement is the basis for understanding how harmonic progressions are constructed.

Arias Williams

Nov 01, 2013

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Los Angeles School of Guitar is dope! David is an awesome instruction with tons of patience and flexibility. His knowledge of music is expansive and his humility and friendly vibe made learning the guitar a great experience. I highly recommend his program.

Jacqueline B.

Nov 09, 2012

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David taught my daughter and he was very knowledgeable. He was flexible with his scheduling and was very reliable, which is great when you have a very busy schedule. He offered private lessons in our home for a very affordable price. When I am ready myself to take lessons, I will absolutely call David. Thank you David for loving what you do!

Heather D.

Nov 09, 2012

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David provides excellent instruction at a reasonable price. He is very knowledgeable, with years of experience. No matter your level of ability or musical tastes, he is extremely patient and will keep you interested.

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