“Bilgehan knows what's he's talking about when it comes to playing the guitar and is able to effectively communicate that to students. He makes playing the guitar fun and easy!"
Guitar Lessons for Everyone!
Bilgehan Tuncer - Bil - is a professional guitarist who gives lessons to people of all skill levels, from beginners who haven't touched the guitar to highly advanced players looking to perfect their skills. With 35 years of experience, he plays and teaches rock, blues, folk, country, jazz, classical and pop music and just about everything else.
He's a passionate, relaxed, and patient teacher who will help you get in tune with your inner guitarist, whether your goal is to sing and strum a few chords around the campfire, you want to improve your soloing on your gigs, or you're trying to get into a competitive college music program.
His Jersey City studio is easily accessible from the Light Rail (Essex St) and the Path (Exchange Place). His flexible business hours make it easy to enjoy lessons while balancing a hectic life schedule. Online Lessons/Hybrid options are also available.
Student Testimonials
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“Bil had changed the way I look at the guitar. he helped me to think of it more as my voice that just a guitar. The lessons were fantastic!”
CASEY I.
“For any beginner, I highly recommend going to lessons with Bilgehan as a teacher. Week by week I continue to see my fundamentals improve by learning guitar through Bilgehans step-by-step approach.”
MICHAEL O.
“I highly recommend Bilgehan to any parent who is looking for a serious guitar instructor for their child. As well as being an excellent teacher, Bil is trustworthy and reliable which is very important to me as a parent. It…
LANI L.
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“I had 5 guitar teachers and Bil is definitely the most pedagogical of them. I would highly recommend lessons with him to anybody!”
NICHOLAS B.
“Aside from his own technical mastery of the guitar, any of his students can attest to his superior ability to teach, to simplify things, to relate concepts and to drive student’s interest despite the seeming complexity of some of the…
JASON O.
“Aside from his obvious mastery of a diverse array of styles, Bil is a brilliantly effective teacher. Blending theory and technique into every class, he eventually had me wailing on jimi solos whereas 12 open bars previously only gave me…
DAVID B.
"In my experience it is rare to find people, from any field, that can practice their art or profession, and be very good at it, and also be able to communicate it to anyone. Bil is such a person.”
SAM P.
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“I do enjoy having him as a teacher, and I as well as many of my friends around me have been pleasantly surprised with the rapid progress that he has instilled in only 5 months. I am glad to be…
WALTER L.
“I took lessons from Bilgehan for 6 years. He keeps the lessons fun and adds interesting and enjoyable social commentary"
DAVID J.
"He's patient, insightful and can always offer a new approach when you find yourself struggling to learn something new, whether it's an aspect of music theory or a tricky riff”
DAVID K.
“My lessons with Bil was very valuable and fun. I studied everything about classical guitar. It was quite a journey”
HEE SUNG L.
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“Within a few weeks of lessons with Bil, I had realized I was given a toolbox with a thousand more possiblities than I had ever found on my own.”
EUGENE G.
"After our first lesson I know he was the right teacher for me. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about teaching”
RAJESH S.
"He has a great way with teaching that makes the hard easy and fun. I progressed and accomplished more than I could have dreamed in only 5 months”
JENNIFER H.
“He has and incredible knowledge of music and guitar but he knows how to tone it down so that as a student you don’t get bored, overwhelmed of frustrated.”
COLEMAN D.
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“Bil has been the single most important factor in my musical development. He has taken the time to make me feel comfortable, and be able to perform as best as I can!”
JASON B.
“He has great patience and works at developing your ability to play. He’s got it and inspires you to want to do it professionally”
DEEP C. (solo artisit)
"The lessons with Bil has been fantastic! I learned more in 5 months than I did in 5 years of teaching myself. My confidence level has risen dramatically”
SCOTT F.
“Bil change me from a complete beginner to a decent guitar player in a year. He’s helped me tremendously with both technical skills and theory and has been a great help in writing my own music. He’s an amazing teacher!”
PAUL C.
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“I think taking Bil’s lessons was one of the best decisions in my life. I can’t say it any more plainly than that. I don’t really feel like I’ve had any plateau at all since we started”
GREG O.
“Since I play all over States, everyone asks me how long I’ve been playing and they don’t believe me when I tell them only 5 years. They think I’ve been playing for half my life and are shocked when I…
ZACK S. (guitarist - Death of Paris)
“I am a Berklee alumni and Bil is the best teacher I’ve studied with. He is very professional in the way he prepares his lessons and is also and encouraging and creative teacher and musician”
ARNOLDO L. (Alumni - Berklee College of Music)
"After a year studying with him, it is obvious Bil is not just a brilliant musician; he is also a brilliant teacher, a fairly unique combination”
PATRICK K.

Lessons
Online Lessons are also available for students.
Fill the form located at the bottom of this page to request a discounted trial lesson inquiry. Be sure to include your name, email address, and experience with the guitar.
Fill the form located at the bottom of this page to request a discounted trial lesson inquiry. Be sure to include your name, email address, and experience with the guitar.
$85/hr
(WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY PROGRAMS)
Trial Lesson
At a discounted rate of $65, in a no-obligation lesson you will meet Bilgehan, talk about your interests, goals, schedule, and more.
You can bring your own guitar for him to check it out. If you don't own a guitar you can use one of his for the trial lesson and he will suggest what your options are for a guitar that's within your budget to buy.
You will have a regular lesson as well.

