Welcome to the Guitar Conservatory of Northern Westchester

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The Guitar Conservatory of Northern Westchester is an organization founded by professional guitarists with the aim of providing best-quality instruction for students of all ages. In addition to independent studios, many instructors are available to come to your home. Call us today to setup a free trial lesson, or submit the inquiry form and we'll contact you within 48 hours.

Areas of availability for in-home lessons currently include Mount Kisco, Bedford, Bedford Hills, Yorktown, Yorktown Heights, Somers, Katonah, Goldens Bridge, Pound Ridge, Cross River, Waccabuc, Mahopac, Chappaqua, Millwood, Armonk, Ridgefield, North Salem, South Salem, Purdys, Greenwich, Stamford and others. Contact us if you live in an area not on this list and we'll see if there is a teacher near you.

"The faculty is top notch. My child was formerly enrolled at a local 'rock oriented' school in Bedford, but the quality of instruction from GCNW is vastly superior. The staff is knowledgeable and I'm really pleased that we are finally on the right track."

- Pamela in Bedford

"My child loves the rock band program. Overall the support and quality of the GCNW teachers is far beyond that of most local music schools."

-Laura in Katonah

"My daughter really loves her teacher. We've seen a huge improvement in her skills since enrolling with GCNW, and having the teacher come to our home makes it so much easier manage the kids activities."

- Ruth in Pound Ridge

The Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) was established in 1992 with the aims of improving the status and profile of guitar teachers, and helping to ensure their professional recognition within the mainstream of music education, by the establishment of an accredited range of comprehensive and well structured teaching programs. RGT in now the world's largest organization of guitar teachers and, in conjunction with its partner London College of Music Examinations, provides accredited exams in electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, classical guitar and popular music theory.