Miami Guitar Academy

Play Guitar The Way You've Always Dreamed

Play For Your Life!

1990

35 Years Experience

of Professionally Recognized Guitar Teaching

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students have been taught by Miami Guitar Academy

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Improvisation, Songwriting, Recording with Artist Coaching

If you said “yes” or even “maybe,” Miami Guitar Academy is the answer!

Play Like a Pro!

35 years of guitar teaching experience!

5 Steps to Guitar Mastery

Understand

the fingerboard fast! Save years of struggling to learn on your own.

Practice

new skills. Receive experienced guidance and feedback.

Apply

your growing abilities in a variety of musical situations.

Transfer

Musical concepts across musical styles to expand your ears

Master

the fingerboard to perform with expression and confidence.

Google- & Yelp-Certified Reviews

I've listened to and studied with Professor O'Kane for years. More than a virtuoso, he's an accomplished and encouraging instructor.

Dave Bricker
Dave Bricker

Enjoyed my first lesson very much! It was serious, yet very fun! Not a lot of teachers can balance that effectively! Can't wait to meet up again!

Dragisa Boca
Dragisa Boca

Few people can say they’ve had the privilege to learn from someone who is not only an expert in their field, but a true role model. I am very lucky to say I have learned from one of the best. As a teacher, he goes the extra mile for all of his students, no matter what level they are. I am honored to say he has become not only a mentor to me, but a personal friend. I highly recommend professor O’Kane to anyone who truly wants to gain knowledge and master the techniques of playing the guitar, music theory, improvisation, or songwriting.

Adonis Lugo
Adonis Lugo

My 14-year old goddaughter started classes a couple of months ago. She didn’t know what to expect, but after 2 months has taken a real liking to the class. Padraig was open with asking what she wanted to play: acoustic or electric guitar. She chose electric, and when she got her amp he took the time to explain knobs and the like. In her own words, “Padraig is really patient at explaining, and wants to know you understand before moving on. He’s passionate in his teaching and is funny. The class is never boring.”

Al Vic
Al Vic

Enrique! It was a great meeting you and thanks so much for having me join your musical journey!

Enrique Farje
Enrique Farje

Okane is a great teacher. He’s very talented and he has a lot of patience. I’ve learned a lot from him and look forward to my weekly lessons.

Cristina Suarez
Cristina Suarez

I had a great lesson with Professor O'Kane. Being a fellow Irishman we had a bit of craic! The information was inspiring and has spurred me on to develop some new ideas for my playing and music.

Matthew Dowie
Matthew Dowie

Prof O'Kane is a great and thorough educator. I'm a professional musician my whole life and went to him to fill in some technique gaps and he had just what the doctor ordered.

Teddy Kumpel
Teddy Kumpel

I put off learning guitar for years. After just one month, I’m playing songs that I have always wanted to play. I look forward to learning more and am hooked on playing. Professor Okane is patient and is great for all levels of guitar playing. I have recommended him to all my friends. Truly a star!

Michael Hernandez
Michael Hernandez

Professor O’Kane is my son’s guitar teacher and he’s truly top notch. Besides having awesome guitar skills and a terrific teaching style, he establishes a real rapport with his students that encourages them and makes them feel comfortable. Plus he’s a super nice guy to boot! Grateful we found him and looking forward to continued lessons.

Corinne Smith
Corinne Smith

The guitar instructor, Padraig, is an amazing guy and even better instructor. He knows everything from guitar tuning and adjustments to guitar theory and strumming techniques. He’s very welcoming and happy to help you learn.

Victor Rojas
Victor Rojas

Highly recommended. Able to teach at beginner level as well as very advanced level. More importantly he keeps it fun and real. Guitar playing is joyful as it is. But having a professor that keeps you engaged is golden. Five stars no doubt.

Ari G
Ari G

I am really enjoying my lessons with Padraig. He is very knowledgeable and is also a great guitar player. He sends me emails that he creates on his own time to help my progress. He is very dedicated and takes great pride in his work. Highly recommend...

David Cohen
David Cohen

The best place to get guitar lessons! The professor is great! Very professional & knowledgeable.

 Enzy C.
Enzy C.

San Francisco

Professor O'Kane has been a professor of mine for about 3 years now. I must say that he is not only a phenomenal professor, but he is a phenomenal person as well. He doesn't only teach you about music, but he also teaches you valuable life lessons. I always enjoy going to his classes because, I know that I am going to leave learning more than I ever had and being pushed to where I thought I could not have gone. He is very passionate about what he does and being taught by him is one of the best choices that I have ever made in my career.

 Sha-Sha F.
Sha-Sha F.

San Francisco, CA

Amazing guitar lessons... you will love having OKane as your Prof! I really recommend him for everyone who wants to learn to play this amazing instrument. He is the best guitar professor, and also one of the best humans. You won't regret it.

Oriana H.
Oriana H.

Bal Harbour, FL

The Miami Guitar Workshop offers the best guitar instruction around! It used to be that I would drive 2 1/2 hours from The Keys to take weekly lessons here. Lessons are enjoyable, effective, and provide superior insight to becoming a great musician. I have been playing guitar for 15 years and have a degree in music and I still find immense value in my lessons at MGW. This institution is capable of taking a novice beginner to formidable musicianship and enlightening experienced veterans beyond what they knew was possible.

Christian D
Christian D

Fort Lauderdale, FL

I put off learning guitar for years. After just one month, I'm playing songs that I have always wanted to play. I look forward to learning more and am hooked on playing. Professor Oaken is patient and is great for all levels of guitar playing. I have recommended him to all my friends. Truly a star!

Michael H
Michael H

Miami, FL

Professor O'Kane was my guitar teacher at Killian High School. He was always very enthusiastic during class and was a huge advocate for the guitar program and all of his students. It's been over 10 years since then, but when I decided I wanted to advance my guitar and music knowledge I knew just who to call. I started going to him in late January this year, and after only 3 lessons I'm already seeing results and implementing the concepts I've learned into my daily life as a musician. Professor O'Kane keeps the lessons entertaining with his unique personality and sense of humor, and communicates ideas in ways that really do stick. Call Miami Guitar Workshop and have a chat with Professor O'Kane. You'll be shredding in no time!

Eric E.
Eric E.

San Francisco, CA

Professor O'Kane is not only a masterful guitarist, he is an extremely talented multi-instrumentalist, composer, and singer. Anyone wanting to learn an instrument for the first time or hone their existing skills, would be greatly benefited by O'Kane's instruction. He not only has the training and degree necessary to teach at a university level, he also has years of professional performance under his belt. I highly recommend him!

Jennie B.
Jennie B.

Crestline, CA

Miami Guitar workshop has given me the best advice when handling instruments. The patience and knowledge is uncanny for those who are beginners. I trust and recommend this tutor.

Evance Evance A.
Evance Evance A.

San Francisco, CA

My son Danny took guitar lessons from Padraig O'Kane for a number of years. At first I would just drop him off, but I so enjoyed listening to the lessons and the playing I started hanging around and enjoying the sessions myself. Thanks to Padraig's talents as both a musician and a teacher, Danny joined the University of Miami Youth orchestra as their youngest guitar player ever. And he has kept playing to this day, always citing Padraig as the great influence in his life. I can't recommend Padraig O'Kane highly enough, but if you'd like me to try some more, feel free to send me a note!!

Bruce T.
Bruce T.

Silver Bluff, Miami, FL

I've wanted to learn how to play guitar all my life but had been avoiding lessons for so long because I thought i was "too old" to learn now (I'm 20 lol). I finally took the plunge to learn with professor Okane and I'm so happy with the progress I've made in just 2 months.. He is very knowledgeable, patient and makes learning fun. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

Manu A.
Manu A.

Doral, FL

Love Your Guitar Lessons!

Every person learns differently and at different rates. At Miami Guitar Academy, we get to know you and your goals so we can get you where want to fast!

 

Value Your Time

Level up with the thorough and complete instruction you need. Nothing worthwhile comes easy or quick but by avoiding common mistakes, you’ll dramatically reduce the time it takes to play well. 

 

It’s called Playing Music!

Miami Guitar Academy students who follow our methodology improve their performance and musicianship. We teach beginners through advanced students aged 10–85 years old, and have even coached multi-platinum Grammy-award-winning artists.

Master the Fretboard with Miami Guitar Academy

Live Lessons vs. YouTube

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YouTube® is a one-way source of information. You can’t get feedback from a video, and real-time feedback and corrections are what we all need !

When you learn on your own, you risk developing bad habits, plateauing, or becoming frustrated and quitting. It is common to learn a song, riff, or line the wrong way from YouTube and then play it incorrectly forever.

At Miami Guitar Academy, a master teacher guides and encourages you while you discover how to play accurately with proper technique. Share your goals to devise a program that is customized to your learning style.

Live Online 1-on-1 and Group Lessons

Miami Guitar Academy provides top-tier online learning for guitarists outside of South Florida. We have encouraged players from Nigeria, Transylvania, India, California, Washington, and Connecticut.

If you are not able to visit in-person, live online lessons with Miami Guitar Academy are an excellent alternative. 

We offer group classes online as well!