Guitar and ukulele lessons with Anna Troy

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About Anna

Hey there! I'm thrilled to welcome you to my musical world, where family and music are my guiding principles. It all started at age 12 with a Baby Taylor guitar from my dad—a gift that truly changed my life! Since then, I've been playing music every day, whether I'm teaching guitar students, rocking out at gigs, or hitting the studio.

I'm super grateful for the amazing teachers who’ve helped me along the way, and now it's my turn to pay it forward. I'm here to share my passion, skills, and excitement with you as you start your own epic musical adventure. Let's make some unforgettable music together!

Experience

  • BA in music from Columbia University

  • 10 years experience teaching guitar

  • Former Elektra recording artist

  • Over 20 years experience songwriting, singing and performing

  • Performs locally in the bands Bagwell & Troy and Anna Troy Band

  • Genres include blues, classic rock, Americana, jazz, folk and country

Lessons

Held Sunday-Wednesday at dB Limit Guitar Pro Shop
1086 Alameda De Las Pulgas,
Belmont, CA

  • Adults and children ages 6+

  • Blues, Country, Classic Rock, Pop, Folk, Americana,

  • Music theory and technique

  • Sight-reading and soloing

  • Songwriting 

Group Ukulele Classes

Classes run every 6 weeks

Tuition is $200 for six 45 minute sessions

First summer session is June 1 - July 6, 2026

  • Beginning Ukulele: Mon, 1:15 - 2pm

    • Learn chords in the key of C

    • Play easy songs:

      • Lava song - Disney Pixar

      • Somewhere over the rainbow -   Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

      • I’m Yours - Jason Mraz

  • Intermediate Ukulele: Mon, 2:15 - 3pm

    • Sight Reading & Scales

    • Soloing & Rhythm practice

    • Intermediate Strumming: chucking & tremolo

Guitar Class

Class runs 8 weeks

Tuition is $300 for eight 1 hour sessions

Summer Session: June 3 - July 29 (excluding June 24)

  • Bues Jam Basics: Wed, 7-8pm

    • Learn must know blues jam songs

      • Rock Me Baby

      • Crosscut Saw

      • Sweet Home Chicago

      • Stormy Monday

      • Key to the Highway

      • The Thrill is Gone

    • Learn your way around 12 bar and 8 bar blues

    • Practice soloing and jamming in a group setting

Contact

Interested in taking guitar lessons? Fill out some info and I’ll be in touch shortly. I can’t wait to hear from you!