I help guitarists learn what they need to grow and nothing more.

Boutique instruction can help you more than boutique gear.

I can help you find the right things to work on to achieve you goals.

You can avoid endless scrolling and wasted practice time by identifying the skills that you need at this point in your journey.

Choose Your Path-

Individual Lessons in-person at my home studio in Boone, NC.

Online Lessons from the comfort of your home.

Courses to work on at your own pace.

Fun, Creative, Personalized, Impactful.

I'm Dustin Hofsess

After decades of performing music all around the country, I am now focusing more and more of my time helping others learn the instrument that has been so inspirational to me for all these years.

Now I use my own personal learning journey, my years of performance experience, and the insights I have learned from teaching thousands of hours of private lessons and at the university level, to help you learn the Universal Skills necessary to be a guitarist in any genre.

"Studying guitar with Dustin was the most important thing I did before the age of 21, learning to read and attending college included. The love of music Dustin instilled in me forms the basis of many of my friendships and is a large part of who I am, even a decade later. He was a positive influence on my life and I cannot recommend studying with him strongly enough."

— Taylor T

"Dustin has been a true blessing in my late blooming life as a musician. I am a busy mother who had never played a stringed instrument before, but with a desire to play the bass guitar. Dustin has been a perfect fit for me as a teacher.  He is patient, enthusiastic, encouraging and incredibly talented as well.”

— Cheryl H

"As a fellow musician that also used to teach, I can say with confidence that Dustin Hofsess is one of the best teachers I have been around.  His patient approach is reassuring and comfortable.  My ability has grown exponentially as I have continued and have no plans to stop anytime soon.  Most importantly, he's a cool guy and one of the best players you'll find."

— Doug D