Guitar Lessons Kelowna | Learn Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Ct,
Kelowna, BC,
V1V 1R3
Ph: 250-317-3685
Trusted by Kelowna Families for Over Two Decades
Start playing the songs you love on acoustic or electric guitar at our Glenmore studio.
Lessons are $33 for a 30-minute private session, with flexible daytime and after-school times available Monday to Friday (10 AM–8 PM).
For students age 9 and up, lessons are personalized, structured, and built around the music you enjoy—so you stay motivated and keep making steady progress.
Meet Your Guitar Teacher
Noel Wentworth is a friendly, experienced guitar instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience, working with students of all ages—from kids and teens to adults, retirees, and homeschool families.
His teaching style combines a relaxed, student-focused approach with clear structure, helping students stay engaged while steadily building real skills.
- Build strong rhythm and timing through strumming and picking
- Understand how songs are put together (structure + theory)
- Explore improvisation and creativity
- Learn tablature and sight reading
Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your playing further, lessons are designed to keep you progressing, staying motivated, and enjoying the process.
Highly Recommended!
My son loves his guitar lessons with Noel. Noel teaches a new song every lesson and keeps my son engaged and continuously interested in striving for excellence in learning guitar!
Wendy Cheung
Love their Bass and Acoustic Guitar lessons!
Noel is an exemplary human, musician, and teacher. We are so grateful that our children are able to learn from him. They love their bass and acoustic guitar lessons.
Toni Owens
Amazing Guitar teacher!
I’ve been taking guitar lessons from Noel for many years. He’s an amazing guitar teacher! I have learned so much from him!
Kyler Nagy
Acoustic Guitar Lessons in Kelowna
Acoustic guitar lessons is one of the best ways to build a strong musical foundation while learning songs you love.
Lessons focus on helping students get started playing, while developing the technique needed to keep improving.
You’ll learn how to:
- Play songs you recognize and enjoy
- Build clean chord changes and confident strumming
- Develop fingerstyle and picking techniques
- Understand scales, improvisation, and basic theory
- Read guitar tabs and standard notation
Ideal for beginners through advanced players (ages 9+).
Electric Guitar Lessons in Kelowna
Electric guitar lessons focus on playing the music you love, technique, and amp settings—from your first riffs to advanced lead guitar.
Lessons are customized to help you improve quickly while keeping things engaging and fun.
You’ll learn how to:
- Play music you love like Rock, Blues, Metal, Punk, Alternative, and more
- Master riffs, power chords, barre chords, and solos
- Improve picking speed, timing, and accuracy
- Use amps, tone settings, and effects
- Understand scales, phrasing, and song structure
Perfect for beginners to advanced players looking to develop real, usable skills.
What Makes Our Guitar Lessons Different
At Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna in Glenmore, lessons are designed to keep students engaged, progressing, and enjoying the process long-term.
- A personalized approach based on each student’s goals and musical taste
- Real songs integrated with technique and theory (not just exercises)
- Supportive, professional environment with no pressure
- Optional student showcases twice per year
- Online lessons available when needed
Proven Results with an Experienced Guitar Teacher
Noel Wentworth has helped hundreds of students in Glenmore and Kelowna develop strong musical skills and achieve long-term progress on guitar.
As a Licentiate in Music Education and an experienced Rockschool instructor, he can prepare students if they wish for internationally recognized RSL Awards (Rockschool) exams, as well as external high school credit through the BC Ministry of Education.
Students who choose to pursue exams consistently achieve strong results, supported by:
- Structured preparation and clear goal-setting
- Mock assessments and “soft grading” experience
- Detailed feedback on technique, timing, and musicality
Get Helpful Guitar Tips!
For younger beginners, we recommend starting with piano lessons with Lora Wentworth or ukulele lessons (ages 7+).
Some Helpful Guitar Learning Resources
Electric vs. Acoustic Guitar: Which one should beginners choose?
5 things to Know Before Starting Guitar Lessons in Glenmore, Kelowna
Guitar Lessons Kelowna | Learn Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Ct, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1R3
Ph: 250-317-3685
Trusted by Kelowna Families for Over Two Decades
Start playing the songs you love on acoustic or electric guitar at our Glenmore studio.
Lessons are $33 for a 30-minute private session, with flexible daytime and after-school times available Monday to Friday (10 AM–8 PM).
For students age 9 and up, lessons are personalized, structured, and built around the music you enjoy—so you stay motivated and keep making steady progress.
Meet Your Guitar Teacher
Noel Wentworth is a friendly, experienced guitar instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience, working with students of all ages—from kids and teens to adults, retirees, and homeschool families.
His teaching style combines a relaxed, student-focused approach with clear structure, helping students stay engaged while steadily building real skills.
- Build strong rhythm and timing through strumming and picking
- Understand how songs are put together (structure + theory)
- Explore improvisation and creativity
- Learn tablature and sight reading
Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your playing further, lessons are designed to keep you progressing, staying motivated, and enjoying the process.
Acoustic Guitar Lessons in Kelowna
Acoustic guitar lessons is one of the best ways to build a strong musical foundation while learning songs you love.
Lessons focus on helping students get started playing, while developing the technique needed to keep improving.
You’ll learn how to:
- Play songs you recognize and enjoy
- Build clean chord changes and confident strumming
- Develop fingerstyle and picking techniques
- Understand scales, improvisation, and basic theory
- Read guitar tabs and standard notation
Ideal for beginners through advanced players (ages 9+).
Electric Guitar Lessons in Kelowna
Electric guitar lessons focus on playing the music you love, technique, and amp settings—from your first riffs to advanced lead guitar.
Lessons are customized to help you improve quickly while keeping things engaging and fun.
You’ll learn how to:
- Play music you love like Rock, Blues, Metal, Punk, Alternative, and more
- Master riffs, power chords, barre chords, and solos
- Improve picking speed, timing, and accuracy
- Use amps, tone settings, and effects
- Understand scales, phrasing, and song structure
Perfect for beginners to advanced players looking to develop real, usable skills.
Always Excited to Practice!
My son has been taking guitar lessons here for a year and he’s absolutely loved it! Noel is an amazing teacher and he makes learning fun while keeping it just the right amount of challenging, so my son is always excited to practice and keep improving.
Andrea Golin
What Makes Our Guitar Lessons Different
At Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna in Glenmore, lessons are designed to keep students engaged, progressing, and enjoying the process long-term.
- A personalized approach based on each student’s goals and musical taste
- Real songs integrated with technique and theory (not just exercises)
- Supportive, professional environment with no pressure
- Optional student showcases twice per year
- Online lessons available when needed
Proven Results with an Experienced Guitar Teacher
Noel Wentworth has helped hundreds of students in Glenmore and Kelowna develop strong musical skills and achieve long-term progress on guitar.
As a Licentiate in Music Education and an experienced Rockschool instructor, he can prepare students if they wish for internationally recognized RSL Awards (Rockschool) exams, as well as external high school credit through the BC Ministry of Education.
Students who choose to pursue exams consistently achieve strong results, supported by:
- Structured preparation and clear goal-setting
- Mock assessments and “soft grading” experience
- Detailed feedback on technique, timing, and musicality
A Skilled Teacher and Musician
"Amazing guitar teacher in Glenmore area of Kelowna. Noel is a patient, kind, and skilled teacher and musician. Always fun."
William Crow
Get Helpful Guitar Tips!
For younger beginners, we recommend starting with piano lessons with Lora Wentworth or ukulele lessons (ages 7+).
Some Helpful Guitar Learning Resources
Electric vs. Acoustic Guitar: Which one should beginners choose?
5 things to Know Before Starting Guitar Lessons in Glenmore, Kelowna
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5 Things to Know Before Starting Guitar Lessons in Glenmore, Kelowna
If you're thinking about starting guitar lessons in Glenmore,
Electric vs. Acoustic Guitar: Which One Should Beginners Choose?
Electric vs. Acoustic Guitar: Which One Should Beginners Choose?
“My son was taught guitar by Noel, and he simply is one of the best guitar instructors and nicest people you can ever hope to meet!”
Bill Grigg
Parent
Hundreds Of Happy Customers
Rated 5/5, year after year!
