SLO Music Lessons

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SLO Music Lessons provides high quality, interactive, personalized music lessons for all ages of students.

Specializing in beginning to advanced instruction for Guitar, Violin, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Piano, and Upright and Electric Bass.

We also offer instruction for Cello and Voice!

Sign up for lessons by using our New Student Registration page.

If you have any questions please text or call us 805-549-5123

Offerings and Services

  • In person private 1 on 1 lessons
  • In person and remote group lessons
  • Online courses and remote meetings
  • Live events, and more!

Location

3594 Broad Street, Unit 100B, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

SLO Music Lessons is located in San Luis Obispo in the Broad Street Villages, (SESLOC, Vons, close to BlackHorse Coffee) behind “We Help You” Legal and The House of Brows.

We have an quiet, air conditioned, shady and cozy lesson space with comfortable seating and all the musical ammenities for lessons, rehearsal, and recording audio and video.

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Meet Your Instructor

Scott Conroy

Scott Conroy

Owner/Operator, Nice Guy In-Chief

Hello everyone, my name is Scott Conroy.  Thank you so much for visiting SLO Music Lessons.

Thank you to all my students and supporters over the years!

I’ve designed my music program with a “best of all worlds” approach. The most important pillar in my program is the 1 on 1, live, in-person private lessons.

The next pillar, I’ve built an online lesson portal where you can access mini music lessons and courses designed to re-iterate what we do in class, and allow you to make progress anytime you like from the comfort of home…24/7/365!

Additionally, I am introducing group lessons for students of same instrument or niche, so you can learn with other students at your level.

My studio focuses on enabling students to accelerate their skills as quickly, easily, and with as much fun as possible by providing a suite of services designed for students to participate in person and online.

If you want to apply to be a student, you can get started by submitting a New Student Registration.

I often have a short waiting list, but I review every submission personally and try to get back to everybody as soon as possible.

I run this business by myself, and I’m the only teacher who works here.  Thank you for being PATIENT for my response…

Thanks for stopping by, I look forward to hearing from you!

Program Features

Learn from an Experienced Teacher

20+ years of experience teaching, satisfaction guaranteed

Bringing a wealth of knowledge, refined teaching methodologies, and a passion for imparting musical skills, our 20+ years of hands-on teaching experience ensures that students receive not only technical instruction, but mentorship and guidance tailored to their individual learning styles.

Private 1 on 1 Lessons

Visit SLO Music Lessons on Broad Street in San Luis Obispo for an in-person lesson in our cozy and comfortable lesson space.

Private 1-on-1 lessons allow us to accurately evaluate your abilities, provide instantaneous feedback, craft personalized lessons and musical challenges, and set flexible goals tailored to you.

Online Lesson Portal

Our online lesson portal houses courses and lessons that you can take anytime! 

Beginning lessons mimic what we do in class so you can revisit key concepts and learn faster than you could with 1 on 1 lessons alone.

Intermediate and advanced students get lesson recaps and deeper dives into the lesson topics.

Ask questions, get feedback, take lessons from anywhere in the world, available 24/7!

Group Lessons

Learn how to make music with other students.  Join groups, and supercharge your learning by making music with others, in a comfortable environment.

Receive help, share progress and get encouragement from other students, both in person, and online

Program Features

Learn from an Experienced Teacher

20+ years of experience teaching, satisfaction guaranteed

Private 1 on 1 Lessons

Visit SLO Music Lessons on Broad Street in San Luis Obispo for an in-person lesson in our cozy and comfortable lesson space.

Private 1-on-1 lessons allow us to accurately evaluate your abilities, provide instantaneous feedback, craft personalized lessons and musical challenges, and set flexible goals tailored to your unique learning style.

Group Lessons

Learn how to make music with other students.  Join groups, and supercharge your learning by making music with others, in a comfortable environment.

Receive help, share progress and get encouragement from other students, both in person, and online

Online Lesson Portal

Our online lesson portal houses courses and lessons that you can take anytime! 

Beginning lessons mimic what we do in class so you can revisit key concepts and learn faster than you could with 1 on 1 lessons alone.

Intermediate and advanced students get lesson recaps and deeper dives into the lesson topics.

Ask questions, get feedback, take lessons from anywhere in the world, available 24/7!

What Our Customers Are Saying

The following reviews were gathered from Google, Facebook, and Yelp!

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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.

Amy Stoll
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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 if you’re looking to pick up a new instrument or to improve on one you’re already playing. ☺️

Amy Gaffney
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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.

Kevin Beauchamp
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I take bass lessons, My 6 year old niece takes uke lessons and my 56 year old Dad takes guitar lessons all with Scott at SLO Music Lessons!

It is nice to have found someone with patience and knowledge for all ages and levels.  Scott is so easy to communicate with.  He always greets us with a smile and has been generous with his ability to reschedule when a conflict arises.

The whole family recommends him to anyone interested in music and learning to play.  He has a true passion for what he does and it shows.

Jamie Ganster
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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!

Greyson Lyon
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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!

Bob Savage
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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!!!

Lara Day
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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!

Karen Worcester
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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.

Anne Osbaldeston
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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 .

Paavo Ogren

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Offical Business

SLO Music Lessons has been officially licensed by the City of San Luis Obispo since February 2016.

Official San Luis Obispo City Seal

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Sign up for lessons by using our New Student Registration page.

If you have any questions please text or call us 805-549-5123

If you have any other questions, you can e-mail Scott directly:

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Upcoming Events

My students are always asking where I’m playing around town, I’ll try to keep this updated with the places I’m playing, and also list fun music events around San Luis Obispo County, and notable events in California.

 

Mondays – Open Jam at Frog and Peach – The longest running open-mic in SLO (15 years +) – 8pm – 11pm – I live close by, and have been regularly attending this fall / winter.
Dec 1 – Five Parts Devil plays Brick Barn Winery in Buelton, CA – 4pm – 7pm
Dec 9 – Five Parts Devil plays Broken Earth in Paso Robles, CA – 4:30 – 7:30pm
Jan 5 & 6th – Great 48 in Bakersfield CA – Indoor bluegrass festival at the Marriot Hotel. Jamming, workshops, concerts, it’s a hoot.
Feb 10 – Miss Leo and the Handsome Fellers at Cambria “Unplugged” Concert Series – Time TBA