Guitar lessons in Santa Rosa & online
Never picked up a guitar, or stuck in a rut after years of playing? I'll meet you where you are. I'm David Zuckerman — a Berklee-trained guitarist with 20+ years of playing and teaching experience, now offering lessons in Santa Rosa and online. Beginners are playing real songs within their first month; experienced players break out of old plateaus.
Hi, I'm David.
I picked up the guitar over 20 years ago and never put it down — rock, blues, pop, prog, fusion, acoustic. These days I play, write, and teach out of my home studio in Santa Rosa. I start with music you actually want to learn, then use those songs to build real skills — technique, theory, fretboard knowledge, improvisation, songwriting, and how to apply those ideas to other music.
Lessons are practical, relaxed, and built around your goals, whether you’re a beginner, getting back into guitar, or trying to break through a plateau. I also work as an audio engineer — so if you want to record and produce your own music, we can do that here too.
In person or online
Home studio lessons
Weekly lessons at my home studio in Santa Rosa. Amps, guitars, synths, and a full recording setup on hand.
Live video lessons
Lessons over Zoom or Discord, with clear camera angles on both hands. Tabs and a recap after every session.
What students say
David is a patient and fun teacher who takes time to ask me what my goals are and what types of songs I want to play. I admit I don't practice as often as I should, but David never makes me feel guilty, and I always leave a lesson feeling like a much better player. Give him a try — you will be happy you did!
I've known David for over 10 years, and he's been my go-to guitar teacher and music guide the whole time. He's taught me a ton of my favorite songs, from 311 to No Doubt, and introduced me to music I never would have found on my own. He's patient, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about helping people get better. Highly recommended.
David is an insane player and a seriously creative musician. He's composed and recorded guitar parts for content I produce, and every time he delivers something more interesting, more polished, and more exciting than I could have imagined. He brings a rare mix of technical skill, taste, and creativity to everything he works on.
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The players and bands behind the lessons
If it has a great guitar part, we can work on it. A few of the players that shaped mine:
Blues & classic rock
Jimi Hendrix · Stevie Ray Vaughan · AC/DC · Led Zeppelin · Cream · Jeff Beck · ZZ Top · Deep Purple · Black Sabbath
Virtuosos & shred
Van Halen · Paul Gilbert · Buckethead · Julian Lage · Randy Rhoads · Joe Satriani · Steve Vai · Yngwie Malmsteen · Eric Johnson · Nuno Bettencourt · Racer X · Mr. Big
Prog, fusion & polyrhythm
John Petrucci · Dream Theater · Scott Henderson · Tribal Tech · Rush · Guthrie Govan · Allan Holdsworth · Animals as Leaders · Periphery · Polyphia · Meshuggah · Plini
Punk, alternative & 90s
Green Day · Weezer · Nirvana · Foo Fighters · Smashing Pumpkins · Rage Against the Machine · Blink-182 · Metallica · Pantera
Don't see your favorites? Bring them anyway.
For advanced players
Technique is a big part of what I do. If you want to go deep — picking mechanics, legato, tapping, any of it — we'll slow things down, figure out what's happening in your hands, and build it back up clean.
Then put it to use in real music.
Simple, straightforward pricing
30 minutes
- Great for beginners
- Weekly practice plan
- In person or online
60 minutes
- Deep dives into technique & theory
- Written recap, tabs & recordings
- In person or online
4-pack (4×60)
- Reserved weekly time slot
- Message support between lessons
- In person or online
Not sure where to start? Book a free consultation by phone or Zoom.
Reschedule or cancel with 24 hours’ notice.
Questions before you book
Do I need to already own a guitar?
No — bring whatever you've got, or nothing. We'll figure out the right instrument together.
I've never played anything in my life. Is that a problem?
Not a problem — plenty of students start from zero.
What ages do you teach?
All ages are welcome.
What's the difference between in-person and online lessons?
In person you get my full studio. Online you get clear camera angles on both hands. Either way: tabs and a recap after every session.
Can we work on a specific song or artist I like?
That's usually where we start.
Can you help me record and produce my own music?
Yes — I work as an audio engineer, and the studio is set up for recording, producing, and mixing your own songs.
Book your free consultation
Tell me a bit about yourself and what you'd love to play. I'll get back to you within a day to set up a free consultation.
lessons@dzguitar.com (707) 582-1415 @dzuck.guitar on Instagram