Welcome to SLO Music Lessons
Est. 2016 — 10+ years of music lessons in San Luis Obispo
Beginning to advanced — Guitar, Banjo, Violin, Piano, Mandolin, Ukulele, and Upright Bass
Private 1-on-1 lessons at our studio
Online music academy
Remote 1-on-1 via FaceTime or Zoom
3594 Broad Street, Unit 100B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Meet the Teacher 🎓
Hi, I’m Scott. I founded SLO Music Lessons in 2016 and have taught music in San Luis Obispo for over two decades. Above all, I believe lessons should be fun.
I am a repertoire teacher. That means I usually prefer figuring out songs by ear and breaking music down into crystal-clear ideas and notes for my students. I’ll share my favorite artists and styles with you, and we’ll use the music you love as a vehicle for exploring your instrument.
Outside the studio, I perform live music frequently. I do solo shows, and I get the most work playing bass in bands (around 30–40 shows a year). My favorite pastime is going to bluegrass festivals. I built stringmap.app, a fingerboard diagram tool for string players.
Who are our students?
Own Your Instrument
Students must have their own instrument in good working condition.
Ages 10–80
We teach kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Age 10 is our typical starting point.
All Levels Welcome
Brand-new beginners, intermediate, and advanced players are all encouraged to apply.
What makes us different?
Beyond premium 1-on-1 lessons, every student gets their own private online studio, designed and coded by Scott to keep your progress going between sessions.
Your Course Library
In-house video lessons and materials, from intro-level fundamentals to new challenges as your skills grow.
Your Digital Notebook
A recap page for every session — tabs, assignments, and notes, all organized and ready to review anytime.
Schedule & Calendar
Book, reschedule, and keep track of your weekly lessons and studio events from one dashboard.
Always Fresh
We refine and add new courses all the time, so there’s always something new to challenge or intrigue you.
In-person lessons + self-paced online curriculum = momentum not possible with in-person lessons alone.
I'll get you set up at your first lesson — nothing to install, nothing to remember.
How It Works
Register
Fill out the registration form to share your contact info and availability.
We'll find a time that works, then text you to set up a lesson.
Trial Lesson
Visit the studio for a single paid trial lesson at a time that works for you.
You get a feel for my teaching style, and I get a feel for your goals.
Regular Schedule
After your trial, you'll have a weekly recurring time slot, or we'll figure out a schedule that works for you.
About 85% of students visit weekly
Rates
Ages 10 & under: flat rate — $60 half hour / $100 full hour
All new students start with a single paid trial lesson at the full rate.
Mon–Fri only · in-person at our studio in San Luis Obispo
We gladly accept cash, check, Venmo, Apple Pay, and debit/credit
Reviews
★★★★★
What our students are saying about SLO Music Lessons
Scott is a joy to work with! I take bass lessons, but I'm sure he could teach basically any of the string instruments judging by many, many instruments that line his studio walls. His enthusiasm for music and how it all works is infectious.
Not only is Scott an incredibly talented musician, he's an incredibly talented teacher. He has a very warm and fun approach to learning and is able to make very complex concepts digestible. Highly recommend!
Scott is a very accomplished musician who has great skill across a multitude of instruments. This, combined with his larger than life personality and patience, makes him an ideal teacher. He is a gift to the community.
Scott is not only a qualified musician, but also a quality teacher. Often times, learning an instrument can feel like a grind but he makes it feel less like work and more like jamming with a friend.
I'm extremely satisfied with the lessons and I can tell I'm improving every day!
Scott is a gem of an instructor. Knowledgeable, patient, detailed, and very kind. He will work with you on whatever you want to improve with great guidance. He even has a website with step by step tutorials and instructions, which is so helpful for practicing at home.
Not much to say other than Scott is excellent. I never took music lessons before, and at the age of 58, it shouldn't be a surprise that I didn't have a clue.
Patient and taking me through practices one step at a time, I couldn't be happier learning to play violin/fiddle.
I'd write more accolades about Scott but I want to go practice.
Scott is a wonderful teacher! He is very skilled and patient as an instructor and I'd highly recommend him. I took weekly lessons for guitar and learned so much at a great pace.
I found Scott online while searching for piano lessons, and I'm so glad I did. Not only is he a great piano teacher, but I also discovered he's skilled with the ukulele! He often plays and sings along during lessons, which makes the experience fun, engaging, and inspiring. I highly recommend Scott as a music teacher.
SLO Music Lessons was an excellent way to start my guitar journey, Scott provided great in person lessons and has a nice online catalog of lessons as well.
Scott has been a wonderful, kind, and patient teacher for my son and his friends. They formed a little bluegrass band and Scott has, seemingly effortlessly, taught each one of them a different instrument and helped them to play together.
His sweet spirit and gentle good humor create a safe and joyful environment in which to learn and grow. As a group of parents, we have been impressed by his talent and professionalism and amazed by his finesse in working with a very energetic group of young boys.
Scott has been a great teacher for the ukulele. He brings both excellent skills and insight into the instrument but also breadth in music and how the ukulele relates to other instruments. He is always prepared and is able to provide or even create content that helps me understand the theory behind the music.
Scott is an exceptional teacher, particularly for a complete beginner like myself. He provided a great introduction to music in a fun and accessible way.
I'm an older guy who just picked up the ukulele. My wife bought me lessons at SLO Music for my sixtieth birthday.
So worth my time. Scott is patient and knowledgeable and he was able to show me things I would never have learned just by finding random lessons online. Highly recommend.
At the beginning of the summer, I decided to take guitar lessons from Scott to help me progress in my guitar playing abilities. Scott was patient, kind, and overall very personable. He has amazing understanding and mastery of the guitar.
He let me guide the lessons as I found areas I was interested in exploring, but also took the wheel if I didn't know where to steer our lesson direction. It was a relaxing yet engaging environment to learn in.
I had a great time and it was the highlight of my work week going learn from him.
Our kids love learning from Scott! He is kind, patient, and multi-talented! We love that he can jump from one instrument to another and knows how to make learning fun. He is truly invested in the kids and their musical journey.
If you are seeking a caring, charismatic, and knowledgeable music instructor in SLO, look no further!
Scott is an amazing music instructor! He really personalizes sessions and has been really fun to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable of music theory and does a good job of incorporating it into his lessons. He is definitely the guy to go to for music lessons!
Scott is an amazing musician! He is truly skilled in so many instruments and types of music. He is also a very engaging and effective instructor. Highly recommended!
Scott is a wonderful and talented teacher who treats children with care and respect😀
Scott Conroy is absolutely amazing. I have been working with him for a couple months and I have loved every session. He caters every lesson to you and is so knowledgeable about music that he can teach you about anything you need to know.
He is kind, passionate, and excited, everything you want in a music teacher. Nothing bad to say, great music lessons for a great price as well!
Scott Conroy is a fabulous human and music teacher! My twelve year old daughter, Joselyn, has taken ukulele, mandolin and now guitar lessons with him. Scott has been instrumental (no pun intended 🤣) in her understanding of music theory which has greatly advanced her overall skill level and enjoyment of music.
Scott's teaching is the perfect blend of keeping it fun while encouraging Joselyn to stretch herself in new ways. We are extremely picky about our music teachers… We HIGHLY recommend Scott Conroy!!!
Scott Conroy is kind, professional, and extremely skilled and knowledgeable as a music instructor and professional musician. My 10-year-old son has weekly piano lessons with Scott and he loves every minute.
We are very grateful for the opportunity to study with Scott at SLO Music Lessons.
Scott knows his craft inside-out…a true music guru! Better yet, he understands the finer points of teaching – an art form in itself.
He's not so much interested in presenting to you a fish on a platter…more, he desires to teach you the nitty-gritty of actually catching the fish for yourself! This is good news for those who desire musical freedom…thanks Scott!
Loving our banjo time together – the journey continues!
I started learning to play ukulele using YouTube videos during the pandemic. Then I hit a plateau and felt I needed help to progress. Luckily I found an innovative teacher in Scott Conroy at SLO Music Lessons.
Scott has been fantastic in giving our son guitar lessons! He is knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, making each lesson enjoyable and productive. We highly recommend him for anyone looking for quality guitar instruction.
Scott has been an incredible teacher and guide through learning guitar. He's very adaptable and engaging with any material we cover, as well as keeping it fresh and fun. He really breaks down and helps you get a solid foundation with each concept before moving on.
Talented and patient teacher. Great resource for anyone looking to learn or improve their ability on any number of instruments.
Highly recommended!
I started taking beginner guitar lessons about 4 months ago and I can't speak highly enough about my experience learning with Scott as my teacher. From the beginning, he took the time to learn about my goals and tailors each lesson and challenge based on my progress.
He throws in just the right amount of theory and nuance to the music to keep it engaging, exciting, and never boring to practice.
His passion for teaching and his always upbeat, enthusiastic energy leaves me looking forward to every lesson!
Scott was always extremely kind and very professional. I could tell he really wanted to see me get better at guitar. Paid close attention to detail and tailored my lesson to me.
Scott is a great music teacher. He is kind and patient and very knowledgeable. He has made ukulele and guitar lessons so fun for our son. Couldn't recommend him more for music lessons!
Scott is the best! I was worried about starting to learn violin at age 30, but Scott has been a wonderful teacher.
As someone who has been wanting to learn for a long time but was too intimidated to start, I can confidently say that I am SO GLAD that I started lessons. Progress has been slow and steady, and I very much appreciate Scott's kindness, patience, and enthusiasm.
Highly recommend!!
Scott is an accomplished musician and extraordinary teacher. He delights in sharing his expertise; and his efforts to help individual students achieve, and exceed, their goals are impressive.
I never imagined that I could learn to arrange and play my own breaks. SLO Music Lessons has been a wild and wonderful ride!
Many thanks, Scott.
Scott is super knowledgeable about music and able to adjust to any level! I really enjoyed taking fiddle lessons from him!
Scott is a warm, encouraging, and fun teacher. I have thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with him. His knowledge of music is deep, but he delivers his content in a relaxed and understandable way. He integrates music theory with each lesson, in nice bite-sized pieces. I have come away with plenty to work on, but not feeling overwhelmed.
His lesson space is very pleasant. There is outside space in the shade in a breezy and "covid-safe" environment. He's a talented musician and busy performer, with much to contribute to beginner, intermediate or advanced student.
Highly recommended!
Scott has helped me immensely in advanced music theory. His professional, yet friendly demeanor makes it easy to learn complex topics. I began lessons as an amateur pianist and now feel confident on the keys for any scenario. His rate is very fair for the depth of knowledge that he provides.
I highly recommend stopping by his welcoming studio to enhance your playing, no matter what stage you're at!
Scott is not only a great teacher, he is also a great player & has endless patience. I'm currently taking mandolin lessons, but I play guitar & may start working on the fiddle soon & he plays them all well.
It's also cool to see your teacher out playing in local venues. Highly recommended.
Scott is a super music teacher! I was looking to add to my songwriting skills by learning some new techniques on guitar and Scott always had something new prepared to show me and he kept it fun.
I had a great experience.
Scott Conroy is working with our 15 year-old son, who plays multiple instruments and composes music. And we couldn't be happier with how their collaboration is going.
Scott is a great instructor and mentor. His passion for his craft, his knowledge and skill as a teacher, his curiosity about all things music, and his easy going personality are making for a great learning experience for our teen.
A++. Highly recommended
Two of us met with Scott Conroy every week, first for violin lessons, then for mandolin lessons. We had a lot of learning to do! Scott made it easy to absorb new material, choosing custom lessons for us and allowing time for what we needed most.
He was honest, flexible, good at communicating. We maximized the learning while laughing quite a bit, too. He is a great person and a really good teacher.
Great instructor! Really tailors lessons to my individual goals. Scott is super talented and I looked forward to meeting up for lessons before I moved out of the area.
Scott is an amazing music teacher!
I took guitar lessons from him and he is very good at balancing fun with learning and is a great guy!
Love, love, love the way Scott interacts with kids; he's a total natural!
They learn and have fun at the same time. He inspires them to want to play!
Scott has personality, charm, wit, and intelligence. He is a fun experience. Highly recommended.
Scott is an amazing instructor! Has such a fun and enthusiastic attitude! I am taking piano lessons and feel I have learned quite a lot since starting with Scott. I highly recommend him!
I have been taking guitar lessons from Scott Conroy for the last few years and he is a great teacher. He is very positive and patient when explaining concepts and wants to make sure you get it. I HIGHLY recommend him for all ages, instruments, and skill levels!!
Awesome teacher!
Scott is a great Teacher, mixing theory and practical lessons together in a fun and engaging way!
Scott is super friendly and his piano lesson cost is reasonable. You can see the passion he has for music. We love Scott's dog (Biscuit) as well, she is great with young kids.
Scott has shown my kids how fun music can be.
My son looks forward to his lessons and loves the excitement and passion that Scott demonstrates at every lesson.
My daughter and I can't wait until she starts her banjo lessons with Scott.
Scott Conroy is one of the best musicians around and has the upmost patience and understanding for all his students. He goes the extra mile constantly!
Highly, highly recommend him!
Awesome teacher !!!
I'm doing guitar and he's been a big help !!
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