Music Education

Self-Taught Guitarist and Guitar Teacher from 1989 to the present using home courses and private instructors.

• The David L. Burge Perfect Pitch Ear Training
• The David L. Burge Relative Pitch Ear Training
Music Institute
National Guitar Workshop

Stage Experience

The Yard Dogs 1997-1998

LemonGrass 1996
Aki Mother 2007 – Click for photos

Gregg’s blend of guitar playing experience, knowledge of music theory, and studies of human brain patterns create a well balanced and fun teaching method, which will inspire even the novice musician. Although he was born in Washington, D.C. he spent most of his early years living in the islands of the Florida Keys. His studio reflects the positive and laidback lifestyle of the islands and a love for the guitar.

Teaching Experience

Private Guitar Instruction 5/2001-Present

Provides guitar and bass lessons at his private studio. Has a unique approach to fretboard logic, music theory, and simple fun playing techniques.

Children’s Wilderness Wisdom Courses 5/2000-Present
Sun Foundation, Children of the Earth, Ancestral Knowledge

Teach children wilderness survival skills, such as shelter, fire by friction, location and purification of water, location and preparation of food. Utilize varied instructional techniques, such as games, outdoor adventures, story telling, advanced mentoring skills.

On-site Carpentry/Building Training 1/1987-7/2001
Ryan Construction Services

Trained personnel to operate heavy machinery, read blueprints, safely perform complicated carpentry skills, and concrete form work.
On site safety training.

DC Guitar Lessons is owned and operated by Gregg Hammond. Gregg combines many different methods of music and guitar teaching in order to bring out a students full potential. Gregg grew up in Big Pine Key, Florida and has been playing guitar for more than 15 years and teaching for 8 years.

He has a free spirited and positive attitude. His engaging instructional technique, in addition to his musical knowledge is sure to encourage and inspire even the novice musician. Gregg believes practice is important, and students should enjoy themselves as they grow through their musical process.

If Gregg sounds like your ideal instructor
email him by clicking here
Office: (202) 518-5717
Cell: (305) 731-6818

Lessons are available 7 days a week
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Rates are as follows for standard 40 minute lessons.
1 Lesson
$55.00
5 Lessons
$250.00
10 Lessons
$425.00
20 Lessons
$695.00
Ask for special introductory rates and
"Study with a friend" pricing.