CURRENTLY TAKING NEW STUDENTS · AUSTIN, TX
I spent years figuring
guitar out the hard way.
You don't have to.
I'm a working Austin musician who teaches guitar the way I wish I'd been taught. The shortcut isn't talent, it's a curriculum built by someone who learned every lesson the long way, so you can skip straight to playing.
No commitment.15 minutes, on Zoom or by phone — we'll talk about your goals and whether this is a fit.
★ 5.0 · Google
70+
★★★★★ FIVE-STAR GOOGLE
REVIEWS
20–30
ACTIVE MEMBERS IN THE GUITAR COMMUNITY
100+
AUSTIN SHOWS PLAYED
THIS YEAR
2
FORMATS —
IN-PERSON OR REMOTE
WHERE THIS LEADS
This is the
destination — and
it's reachable.
Sameer Saleem · Performance reel + lesson preview
00:31 min
I learned every
lesson the long way.
That's the gift.
THE REASON I TEACH
70+ reviews. None of
them say "fine."
WORD OF MOUTH
★★★★★
He has been extremely patient with me, helping me step by step improve. I have gone from being a beginner to being able to do my own shows playing guitar. Worth every penny and more honestly! He goes above and beyond for his students. Thank you Sameer!
E BIG
Google · ★★★★★
★★★★★
I've been playing guitar for a while and Sameer has brought me to a whole new level of understanding with the fretboard and rhythm elements that have just helped me along my songwriting journey. This is the guy you want to go to without a doubt. I highly recommend.
Major
Google · ★★★★★
Google · ★★★★★
★★★★★
Sameer’s the man! He has been an outstanding guitar teacher for my son over the past three years. His patience and clear teaching style have helped my son grow into a confident player.
Rich Carducci
Google · ★★★★★
Sameer is an amazing teacher! He’s patient and makes the lessons fun. After only a few lessons, I can see the progress. I highly recommend him to anyone trying to pick up the guitar or to actually learn the fundamentals.
Arif Karim
Google · ★★★★★
★★★★★
Sameer’s amazing! Was patient with me and has such a deep appreciation and knowledge of music. So grateful for the lessons
Meddi Mae
★★★★★
Sameer is really talented! Been taking lessons for a few months and really appreciate how he approaches teaching. We work on the basics, and root everything in music theory so I’m not just mindlessly fretting patterns I’ve memorized.
Louis
Google · ★★★★★
★★★★★
THE COMMUNITY
Members-only · Monthly
The
Sessions.
Every subscription comes with free access to The Sessions, a monthly gathering of fellow or recently graduated students. Sometimes at the house. Sometimes at a partner venue. Always for people who want to actually play.
HOSTED BY
Sameer & Jason on drums
Austin · House & partner venues
Format
Songs, jams, & sit-ins
COST TO MEMBERS
Free
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
What you can do
Play your song.
Jam with the room.
Sit in with the band.
Bring an original. Bring a cover you've been working on. Sit in for a song with the house rhythm section — you don't even need to sing. The room is the right audience for whatever you've been practicing.
Who you’ll meet
20-30 people
on the same path
as you
Bring an original. Bring a cover you've been working on. Sit in for a song with the house rhythm section — you don't even need to sing. The room is the right audience for whatever you've been practicing.
Not your typical open mic
No mixing with comedy, poetry, or whatever else got on the list at the coffee shop. Just guitar.
Not a cold-stage audition
You're playing for a room of fellow students who want you to do well. The stakes are zero. The growth is real.
A room that actually gets it
Guitar players, for guitar players. Hosted by a working musician who's built the space he wishes he'd had.
“The Sessions were the moment everything clicked. Playing in front of people who knew what I was trying to do changed how I practiced the rest of the month.”
Tom B. · Member since 2024
SUBSCRIPTION PRICING
Pick the plan.
Or talk it through first.
All lessons are weekly, month-to-month, with no long contract. If you know what you want, start straight away. If you'd rather chat first, the free 15-min consult is right here.
Not sure which plan is right?
Most students are ready to start once they read this far. If you're not — that's exactly what the free 15-minute consult is for. We'll talk through your goals and pick the right format together.
Before you book the call.
COMMON QUESTIONS
The stuff most people end up asking. If your question isn't here, the consult is the place — it's literally free.
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Perfect! about a third of my students start that way. We'll spend the first few weeks on the fundamentals that let you actually play something you recognize, not just exercises.
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I teach all three. Most students start on acoustic or electric depending on what music they want to play. If you don't have one yet, we'll talk through that on the consult before you spend money.
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In-person is the premium experience, I can hear your tone, watch your hands closely, and you're physically in the same city as The Sessions. Remote works great too and many of my long-term students stay remote forever (and still come to The Sessions when they can). The consult is where we figure out what makes sense for you. -
Yes, I work with kids and adults. For kids, I usually recommend the 30-minute format to start. We'll talk about age and temperament on the consult so I can give an honest take on fit.
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Subscriptions are month-to-month. No long contracts. Life happens, pause or cancel when you need to. We'll figure it out.
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We talk. About your goals, your background, what music you actually love. I'll be honest with you about whether I'm the right teacher and which format makes sense. There's no obligation and nothing to buy on the call.
START HERE
Tell me what you want to play. I'll tell you honestly how long it'll take to get there and whether I'm the right person to walk that path with you.
Let's talk for
fifteen minutes.
15 min · Zoom or phone · Available evenings & weekends
or call me 832-744-447