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Coelho Academy Of Music Lessons are one half (1/2) hour long and are taught once a week. Private lessons are taught in one of the academy's nine studios. Requests are taken for longer lesson times and can normally be arranged if the teacher's schedule permits.

The Academy offers a variety of music lessons. If there is any instrument you are interested in but do not see here, please ask us about it. Group lessons also available for guitar, piano and vocals. We currently offer the following: piano; keyboard; drum; acoustic, classical, flamenco, electric and bass guitar; mandolin; banjo; flute and vocals.
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  • Banjo, Bass, Keyboard, Mandolin, Drums, Voice, Flute, Piano, Guitar
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Jerry Coelho
Jerry Coelho
Guitar
Jerry's dad bought his first guitar the summer of his 8th grade year. He received private lessons from Rex Gallion in Arroyo Grande for about 8 years. He went on to attend Cal Poly in 1971 and launched his first enormous studio with a whole 8 students and also started teaching students privately in their homes in San Luis Obispo, the 5 cities and Santa Maria.
Ed Hite
Ed Hite
Guitar
As a child my first instrument was the accordian. My interest in guitar occured during my early teen years. After listening to recordings of Andres Segovia and Chet Adkins, I knew that the guitar was the instrument I wanted to devote the rest of my life learning how to play. Falling in love with jazz and jazz guitar happened after my first guitar teacher, Re Gallion, had me listen to a Joe Pass and Herb Ellis recording. The rest as they say is history.
Garry Sheley, Sr.
Garry Sheley, Sr.
Garry was born in Kansas City, Kansas and attended Central Technical Institute in Kansas City, Missouri and recieved an AS. degree in Electonic Engineering. Garry studied the flute at the Conservatiore of Music in Kansas City and was the principle Flutist and Piccoloest in Wyandotte High School's band and orchestra.
Reviews (16)
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E. Payne Zook
Mar 24, 2022
Excellent trainers, a Great group of guys. Besides teaching they have lots of musical instruments. They also do in house repairs.
Scott Karwowski
Jan 08, 2022
Great place been here over 25 years Great staff highly recommend this place
Steven Stone
Dec 20, 2021
Excellent service from the guys here.on Christmas Eve! They spent time with me, letting me try out different guitars in my price point. They had Jordan make some adjustments and. SOLD! I'm happy as can be with my new Cort mahogany acoustic! Happy to buy locally also!
Catherine Garcia
Jun 04, 2021
Amazing customer service, wide variety of instruments & accessories, instructors Top NotchLucy is an amazing vocal instructor. Gilbert & Jerry best guitar instructor
Jeff Efron
Mar 23, 2021
Came in to get my son set up with an electric guitar and amp. These guys totally took the time to explain and demonstrate a variety of both. Big props to the staff!
T. D.
Mar 19, 2021
Just picked up my guitar after having Jordan do a complete tune-up. Unbelievable service! Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I can't imagine doing business with anyone else. Great overall experience!
Catherine G.
Sep 13, 2020
I this place so supportive during instructions while taking lessons. Instructors are TOP NOTCH props to Lucy(Vocals) Gilbert(Guitar) Jerry(Guitar). Coelho Academy of Music store is like a candy shop soo many different instruments to choose from and the quality of instruments. Definately will visit again. Should be everyone's first go to Music Academy & StoreThank You Coelho's
Jennifer R.
Jun 28, 2020
I've only been to Coelho Academy of Music a couple of times, but it only took those couple of times to know this is a great business! The staff is super friendly and provide great customer service. I came with my brothers and they felt really welcomed because when Jerry was polishing a guitar, he told my brothers to help him out with it. Which I thought was really nice of him, especially since it was my brothers' first visit there : Definitely a great music store!
Ventura Garcia
Feb 18, 2020
I took lessons here as a kid and they benefited me an incredible amount today. That was almost 10 years ago and I decided to buy an electric guitar yesterday. Coehlo's Academy has an amazing staff of experienced instructors. They are very knowledgeable in their equipment and are always looking to find the best option for you. I really enjoy this place because it really gives you a sense of pride in your instrument when you buy it or repair it because I know (and you will soon know) that the staff handling your equipment is always putting your best interests first and caring for your instrument as if it was their own.

Their customer service and prices are second to none. I love that this place cares about their customers and they will never treat you as a retail department. When you walk in you will have felt as if you made a friend. If anyone is thinking about taking their lessons here, you won't regret it. This place is a local and deserves to stay here. Please support your local businesses.
Marisol Jarillo Sanchez
May 14, 2019
Do they give singing lessons? I need to see if they do for my son who wants singing lessons.
Chris B.
Jun 03, 2018
I came here because I used to take guitar lessons from Jerry Coehlo decades ago. I was looking for a cheap bass that he didnt carry, but he urged me to try a few other models that he did have - particularly the G&L bass. He was absolutely right about the tone and playability of the guitar. I bought it on the spot, and its my favorite of all my guitars. I bring them all to his guitar tech Jordan to have the necks adjusted and intonation checked. Never had a single problem or bad attitude here, and I highly recommend them.
Danielle R.
Apr 04, 2018
We have been attending guitar, drum, and piano lessons for a year or more now for 3 of my kids. We did have an issue with the first guitar teacher, Joe. He would release my son early (since I pay for a 30 minute lesson I expect to get it), and on the last lesson we had with him I actually heard him speaking loud and very rude to my son from the waiting area.

I don't know why this guy is employed to work with children. I refused to bring my son back until I spoke to a manager. This took a couple weeks. But he was then immediately switched to another teacher and he has done great this year. He loves guitar and looks forward to lessons. Such a change! Over all, for kids to get lessons and enjoy music, this place has been great for the price.

A couple helpful hints: You have to remember to lay in person on the first of each month to avoid late fees. They don't have on-line pay. Also, make-up lessons are hard to get as teachers are booked solid. So when kids are sick or you take a trip, you just lose those weeks you pay in advance for.
Sharon F.
Jan 10, 2018
Ask for Gilbert, Joe or Jerry for Guitar lessons, they know what they're doing! Also, Jordan is awesome, restringing extremely trustworthy. These guys have respect for instruments!
Jim Jr
Feb 06, 2017
Great place to get educated in music in all ways. We have bought a few thngs from here and have been very pleased. Let's keep it local by buying local.
Pam P.
Feb 03, 2017
Bought lessons for my granddaughter, sorry to say not a good experience. Owner keeps his dogs in a lesson room across the hall from where my granddaughters lessons were, they were so loud, barking and whining that she couldn't concentrate. Owner also not very accommodating when it comes to cancelling a lesson. In order to reschedule the lesson we would have done a lesson at 8 pm which is way to late for a 10 yr. old. Only lasted 3 month. Find another academy
Larry M.
Feb 03, 2017
So I've been in out of this shop since the start of my musical career. Been almost a decade now since I started playing guitar and this store has been nothing but helpful ever since. The staff is very friendly and personalities will vary between each of whomever you meet. The two elderly gentlemen are great folks to work with. Firm but fair, I believe would best describe this academy.

The owner genuinely cares about the students at the academy, always trying to keep them interested and really tap into their potential and passion for music. I would say just observe and respect the academy's policies on lessons and everything will be great. As long as you're willing to cooperate with them, they will cooperate with you. One of the younger staff, who is an impeccable dresser if I may add, is always trying to find ways to help you out if something were to arise. So as far as everything is concerned, you're in great hands whenever you're at this academy.