Guitar lessons in Central Auckland
Perfect for both beginners and advanced players.
*Teaching excellence in guitar playing since 2004
Learn good technique and advance your playing while having fun and enjoying the experience.
Learn from professional guitarist Danny McCrum. Lessons are one on one and individually adapted to the students’ personal goals and musical preferences. There is a long list of songs to choose from and the student is also welcome to suggest songs they would like to learn. The fundamentals of technique and theory are mostly covered within the context of songs, which enables people to progress faster and makes the experience more enjoyable. We cover most styles and all levels. Additionally, Danny has taught guitar at Auckland University and can help with your school or University music courses.
Lessons are held weekly from Monday to Thursday. There are several price options available, starting from $39 per half hour lesson. They are conveniently located in central Auckland, local to Mt Albert, Mt Roskill and Mt Eden.
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Beginners
Have you always dreamed of playing the guitar? Anyone can learn how to play and it’s never too late to begin. With a strong foundation, good technique and effective practice strategies, you can be playing songs in no time.
intermediate to Advanced
Have you been playing the guitar for a while and feel like you’re not getting any better? By improving your technique, musical knowledge and practice strategies, you can make significant progress and really raise your game.
Among many other greats
Danny has worked with Tommy Emmanuel and Eric Clapton.


Hi, I'm Danny, I have over 30 years experience playing and teaching guitar.
Danny McCrum has worked with and supported many top artists including Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel, John Mayer, John Butler Trio, Jeff Beck, Bryan Ferry, Norah Jones, Jimmy Barnes, Simple Minds and many top New Zealand acts.
He’s worked as a session musician for numerous producers and artists including Greg Haver, Lizzie Marvelly, Peter van Gent, Alex Burke (US), Magnolia Memoir (US), Phil Edwards Band, Georgia Lines, AutoMatic 80s, the Michael Jackson tribute show ‘King Of Pop’, Debbie Harwood, Stephen Small, Emme Lentino (NZ/US) and Venice Quin.
Danny has released five albums and hosted the popular entertainment podcast Don’t Give Up.
He currently performs with Campbell, The Buskers, Noise Play and more. Danny has taught guitar at Auckland University and has been teaching private lessons for twenty years.

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Welcome to Auckland Guitar Lessons
Danny on TVNZ's Breakfast Show
Testimonials
Kevin Harty2024-03-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent. Martin Thompson2024-03-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been to many guitar teachers over the years - both in person and tried the online stuff as well. I get so far with them and then I seem to just not be able to move any further. Danny can communicate some little thing in most lessons that just turns a light bulb on in my mind. Really enjoying the lessons - he's the real deal. Learning technique I wished I had learned at the start 20+ years ago. Holly Nissen2023-05-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Danny provides an excellent service with his Guitar lessons. His wealth of knowledge, experience, expertise and passion both with being a professional musician and teaching his love of playing guitar truly shows through. Highly recommend. Alissa Thompson2023-05-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Danny has taken me on my guitar journey from absolute beginner, and I am so grateful for his expert guidance and well considered resources. He makes sure to meet you where you're at and cater lessons to your needs, and has helped me avoid lots of bad habits I know will make it easier for my learning in the long run. He also has a wicked sense of humour and an easygoing nature; I wouldn't hesitate to recommend learning with Danny. Rob Macredie2023-04-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would highly recommend Danny at Auckland Guitar Lessons. His lessons are excellent and focus on fundamental techniques which have helped to speed up my progress from beginner to intermediate guitarist. Danny is very personable and he makes lessons fun, and something I look forward to. He is also clearly an exceptional guitarist himself, and could provide helpful guidance to players at all levels (except for maybe Eric Clapton). Divya Vasudevan2023-04-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter and I have been taking guitar lessons from Danny for over a year now. He is an excellent teacher and caters to both our needs. The best part is the lessons are online and saves our time on commute.Highly recommend Danny! James Paris2023-04-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Danny is a hugely talented musician and very experienced guitar teacher. He has an extremely personable style, will make you feel at ease no matter your level and will help you progress at a pace that is right for you. You will learn guitar theory but all through learning actual songs right from the start. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Gaby Ivanov-Giraldo2023-04-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Auckland Guitar Lessons has been my most motivating experience in music so far - Danny gives a very human, yet technical account of music and guitar, bringing all elements of music into his lessons making it fun and incredibly rewarding. Eve Ruby2023-04-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been learning guitar with Danny since 2021. After attempting to learn via YouTube videos during lockdown without much success, I wanted to find a guitar teacher for adult beginners. Danny is an excellent teacher who creates a supportive learning environment and adapts to each individual's goals. Highly recommend! Margaret Oakley2023-04-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been having weekly lessons for over 5 years with Danny McCrum of Auckland Guitar lessons, initially at his well-equipped music studio but then swapping seamlessly in 2020 to Zoom lessons during the Covid-19 lockdowns ( saving travel time and carbon emissions too!). Danny is a professional musician and proficient teacher, music producer, and podcaster whilst being an extremely talented guitarist himself. He has played in bands in NZ since his teenage years and with some big names in the music industry internationally so teaches with a background of decades of experience in live performance. I have found Danny to be inspirational and tolerant and endlessly patient, providing honest matter-of-fact non-judgemental individualised critique and guidance which results in progressive improvement of the student’s ( my!) technique and confidence. The choice of songs to learn along the way is great too. I’m very grateful to Danny for helping me, as an adult learner, work towards a goal I have had since childhood. Strongly recommended.