The fundamental question is: classical, steel-string, or electric? If you already have a specific idea of what songs you want to play or what your goals are with the guitar, you may already know the answer.

If you’re not sure because you simply want to give it a try, I’d let the guitar choose you. Trust your instincts and go with the one that makes you think: I’d love to play this one! That’s the type I would choose.

From a more practical perspective, I’d recommend a comfortable, well-set-up steel-string (electro-)acoustic guitar with lighter-gauge strings. It’s difficult to cover most styles with a single instrument, but this is perhaps the type of guitar that sits halfway between a classical and an electric guitar. The neck is narrower than that of a classical guitar, making it considerably easier to get your hand around. The strings are closer together, although they require a little more pressure to fret.

An electric guitar is probably the easiest to play, but you’ll need an amplifier or some other external equipment to hear it at a reasonable volume. If you don’t want your neighbors knocking on your door and would rather practice with headphones, however, this type of instrument can be a great choice. Ultimately, it all depends on your needs.

Whatever instrument you choose, it’s important to have it properly set up by a professional first. A good setup can make a huge difference to how easy and enjoyable the guitar is to play.

For beginner guitarists, I definitely recommend in-person lessons. You can learn the fundamentals much more effectively when you can see exactly what you need to do up close.

If you’re an advanced player, online lessons can work very well too. However, playing together can be challenging because of latency.

I teach in person in Budapest’s 15th district and in Budakeszi.

Mainly blues, pop, rock, jazz, and fusion. However, when teaching, I like to explore as many genres as possible, specifically so that students can become familiar with the fundamental styles of music.

It all depends on what your goals are and how committed you are. If you want to make noticeable progress in a relatively short amount of time, consistency is key. If you’re a beginner, spending just 15–30 minutes a day practicing with your instrument can already make a significant difference. With the right motivation, this shouldn’t be a problem.

For more advanced guitarists, it’s possible to spend several hours a day practicing, depending on the complexity of the material. The ideal amount of practice can also vary depending on your individual abilities and talent.

Like with most things, weekly lessons are a comfortable and sustainable format that I always recommend. For beginners, it’s important to have enough time to play the instrument and let what you’ve learned sink in. At the same time, it’s important to maintain momentum, so I wouldn’t recommend taking lessons less frequently than that.

Less or more frequent lessons can be chosen depending on your goals. Before a performance or while preparing for something specific, it’s common to have lessons more frequently, while advanced players may sometimes book a lesson only when they feel they need one.

It’s important to note that the standard (non-drop-in) lesson prices are per lesson, based on a weekly schedule of one lesson per week.

Basically, yes. The prices are based on 60-minute lessons, but 90- and 120-minute lessons are also available.

In these cases, the prices are as follows: