Kids Guitar Lessons in Townsville
Help your child build confidence, creativity, and discipline
Guitar lessons aren't just about music. They teach focus, patience, and the joy of mastering something new. Your child will learn real songs, build confidence, and develop skills that carry over into school and life. And you'll get clear updates every step of the way.
Safe, Supportive, and Fun
Your child learns in a welcoming environment where mistakes are part of the process. No pressure, just encouragement.
Parent Updates After Every Lesson
Get a quick summary of what your child learned, what to practice, and how they're tracking. No guessing games.
Real Songs Early on
Kids learn songs they recognise and love. No boring exercises or endless scales. Just music that makes them want to practice.
Builds Confidence and Discipline
Guitar lessons teach focus, patience, and the reward of steady practice. Parents tell us it carries over into schoolwork too.
Weekly Practice Goals
We give kids (and parents) a simple daily routine with custom sheet music and exercises. Short, focused practice beats long, aimless sessions every time.
Working With Children Check
Damien holds a current Blue Card (Working With Children Check). Your child's safety is our top priority.
Master the Fretboard Anywhere
Test your child's fretboard knowledge with our fun note-name trainer! Tap, play, and memorise every note across the neck straight from your phone or computer.
Is Your Child Ready?
Most kids are ready to start guitar around age 7, but every child is different. Here's a quick checklist:
- ✓Hand strength: Can they hold a pencil comfortably and press down on things?
- ✓Attention span: Can they focus on one activity for 20-30 minutes?
- ✓Interest: Do they show genuine curiosity about music or guitars?
- ✓Willingness to practice: Are they open to spending a bit of time each day on it?
If you ticked 3 out of 4, your child is probably ready. Not sure? Book a free trial and we'll assess together.
What the First Month Looks Like
Here's exactly what your child will learn in their first four weeks
Week 1: Reading Guitar Sheet Music
Learn how to read sheet music and play 1-2 simple songs. By the end of week one, your child will be able to play riff or melody.
Week 2: First Real Song
Start learning real songs that your child will love. Kids love this moment when it all clicks.
Week 3: Note Names on the Fretboard
Start learning the note names on the fretboard. This will help your child understand the music better.
Week 4: Make Songs
Learn how to use those notes to make their own songs and learn other songs more easily.
Practice Made Easy
The 20-Minute Routine
- 5 mins: Warm up with chords they know
- 10 mins: Work on the new song or technique
- 5 mins: Play through a favourite song for fun
Short, focused, and achievable. No hour-long marathons needed.
How Parents Can Help
- • Set a regular practice time (before dinner works well)
- • Keep the guitar visible and accessible
- • Celebrate small wins, even wobbly ones
- • Don't stress about perfection — progress is the goal
Want a downloadable practice tracker and chord chart?
Get the Kids Guitar Starter Pack (free) →Why Guitar Lessons Help Kids Thrive
Confidence
Mastering a song gives kids a real sense of achievement. That confidence spills over into school and social situations.
Focus & Discipline
Regular practice teaches patience and the value of consistent effort. Skills that help in every area of life.
Creativity
Music is a creative outlet. Kids learn to express themselves and develop their own style and taste.
What Guitar Should I Buy?
You don't need to spend a fortune. Here's what we recommend for your child:
Acoustic Guitar
- • Simple, no amp needed
- • Great for learning basics
- • Portable and durable
- • Budget: $150-$300 for a starter pack
Best Value:
Electric Guitar
- • Easier on small fingers (lighter strings)
- • Perfect for rock/pop fans
- • Needs a small practice amp
- • Budget: $250-$400 for guitar + amp
Best Value:
Not sure what to buy? Ask us during your first lesson and we'll point you in the right direction.
What Your Child Will Learn
Here's some of the exciting things we'll cover in the first few months:
- ✓Chords and strumming patterns — Master the basics so your child can play full songs within weeks.
- ✓Rhythm and timing — Develop a solid sense of rhythm so they sound great and stay in time.
- ✓Simple songs they know — Play recognisable tracks from day one that they'll love showing off.
- ✓Reading tabs — Learn to read guitar tablature so they can learn any song online.
- ✓Tuning and maintenance — Keep their guitar sounding great and learn basic care.
- ✓Basic theory (the fun stuff) — We present theory in an engaging, playful way. More useful tools than just pure intellectual knowledge.
Transparent Pricing
Termly Lesson Plans
per lesson
- ✓30-minute lessons
- ✓Private 1 on 1 lessons
- ✓Parent updates after every lesson
- ✓Custom sheet music and exercises included
- ✓Flexible scheduling
- ✓Access to electric and acoustic guitars in lessons
Try a lesson at the regular term price to see if Six Strings is the right fit for your child. We're all about the right match!
If you don't love it, we'll give you a full refund. Spaces are limited, so jump in quick!
What Townsville Parents Say
Every testimonial tells a story of growth, passion, and musical achievement
"Mr Hill is patient and understanding and encouraging."
"Pypr really enjoys her guitar lessons with Mr Hill. She has been having these for a couple of years now and never complains about going to lessons. Damien Hill has a lot of patience and is very calm with the students. It is a testament to Damien's skills when you see the students playing in concerts in front of the parents. I am sure Pypr will continue to advance in guitar under Damien's teachings."
"Our daughter has taken up guitar this year, after playing violin for the past 3 years. She gave herself the challenge of both instruments, but knowing Damien, we knew she would enjoy it. She has taken to it so well & impresses us every week with her prowess. She loves the variety of music she learns and she also likes being able to choose popular pieces she likes. Even though the lessons are quite short this year, Damien has shown her so much & that is very impressive to us."
"My son very much enjoys his weekly lessons with Damien and comes away from his lessons each week having learnt not only something new but songs that are current and he can relate to. As the lessons are carried out at school and parents are not present, the weekly feedback from Damien is very well received. I would recommend Damien to anyone wanting to learn to play the guitar."
"My son has been attending lessons with Damien for 3 years and ensemble. Damien makes his lessons relevant for the students with a mixture of music for them to learn. I especially enjoy the 'epic' modern songs, keeps his students engaged. Damien is readily available to discuss my child's progress and advice."
"Mr Hill is a youthful teacher that connects with students on their level making learning fun and engaging."
"Jett has never played a guitar before and seems to really be enjoying your lessons. You are making it fun for him and choosing songs that he likes to play to keep him interested. In the term he has been playing he has picked up so much."
"I highly recommend guitar tuition from Damien. My son is learning a lot of songs, techniques and skills. I am regularly updated on his progress and suggestions on how to support his practise at home. My son really enjoys playing guitar and his lessons with Damien."
"I have had two boys learn guitar with Damien Hill. They have learned guitar very quickly and have really enjoyed their guitar lessons with him. He is fun and connects to them on their level. All lessons have songs which are familiar to them and fun which makes it easier to get them to practice and makes them keen to learn. He contacts me via email straight after each lesson with an update on their progress and a new song to learn or practice. I would definitely recommend Damien as a guitar teacher."
"Damien is very encouraging and supportive. My son loves his lessons and that he learns to play his favourite songs."
"Damien is great with the kids. Weekly feedback allows me to keep track of my daughter's lessons."
"Damien is a wonderful, patient teacher and has really given Aimee confidence with her guitar! A great pace for her to learn at!"
"Damien is a very approachable teacher who shows passion in his work. My son really enjoys playing the popular songs he is given as he recognises the tunes. Damien has different approaches when students feel challenged to keep things exciting. He has a positive attitude and seems to really enjoy what he does!"
"Damien is a really great teacher that my son enjoys working with. Damien always works with current material that Nicholas can relate to. He has been teaching Nicholas for about 18 months now and Nicholas has improved greatly over that time. Damien also constantly gives feedback on the lessons which is really helpful."
"Clancy enjoys guitar, thanks to the excellent supportive learning environment provided by Mr Hill."
"I enjoy learning guitar because of the interesting and fun content that Mr Hill provides. He makes the boring theory fun and always encourages students to try their best."
"I like playing guitar because I like music. Mr Hill is cool! It is fun and I love learning all the songs we play and enjoy learning more and more about music."
"I love Mr Hill, he is a very good teacher, and he is always helpful and giving us a hand with all of our work and struggles."
"da da da de da da da dun dun dun dun - Simpson's Theme song... He taught it to me."
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Serving Families Across Townsville
Based in Kirwan, welcoming kids from all Townsville suburbs
Studio Location
Six Strings Townsville
22 Lambert St, Kirwan, Townsville, QLD, 4817
Service Areas
We proudly serve students throughout Townsville and surrounding suburbs:
Ready to Get Started?
Book your child's first lesson today. No pressure, no obligation. In fact we are so confident your child will love it that we offer a full refund if you find it's not a good fit.
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