The Guitar Spot · Red Lion, PA · presents
Group Guitar Lessons
8 and 12 week group programs for beginners and developing players.
Learn real songs · Build real skills · Perform live
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Small groups. Real instruction. Classes fill fast — seats are limited.
Guitar Lab I
QuickStart Guitar Method by Rod Goelz
Never played a note? Perfect. Learn chords, strumming, and your first real songs in a fun group setting.
8-Week Program
See Dates & EnrollGuitar Lab II
Boompop Academy Method by Rod Goelz
Know a few chords? Build on the basics — new techniques, tighter rhythm, and a bigger song list.
8-Week Program
See Dates & EnrollBand Lab
Boompop Academy Method by Rod Goelz
Play in a real band. Rehearse a set with other students and finish the program with a live performance.
12-Week Program
See Dates & EnrollGuitar Lab I
No prior experience required. Song-based learning — you play in every song.
- Chords and clean chord transitions
- Strumming, rhythm, and groove
- Beginner riffs and real song playing
- Fingerboard awareness and technique
- Musical listening, timing, and playing with backing tracks
- Foundational blues concepts behind modern music
Guitar Lab II
For students who've finished Guitar Lab I or already have the basics down.
- Stronger rhythm guitar and groove
- Scales and fretboard understanding
- Chord progressions and movable chords
- Improvisation and lead playing fundamentals
- Song structure and musical analysis
- Playing confidently with other musicians
Band Lab
Stop practicing alone. Start making music with others.
- Rehearsing and performing in a real working band
- Timing, groove, and musical communication
- Song structure, arrangements, and dynamics
- Stage presence and performance skills
- Improvisation, creativity, and writing original music
- The semester ends with a live concert in front of a real audience
Join a class this semester, or reserve your spot for Late Winter 2027.
Fall 2026 Semester
Classes underway · ThursdaysGuitar Lab II
Thursdays · 5–6 PM · Final class Nov 19
Jump in now. Tuition is prorated, so you only pay for the classes that remain — $45 per class.
Guitar Lab I
Current session underway
This session is currently underway. Our Late Winter 2027 session is forming now — reserve your spot, or join the interest list and we'll let you know when registration opens.
Not ready yet? Get notified
Band Lab
Adults · Thursdays 6–7 PM
Teens (ages 10–18) · Thursdays 7–8 PM
Band Lab spots are filled by instrument so every member plays every song. Request an open spot and instructor Rod Goelz will contact you. Once you're approved, he'll send your registration link — tuition is prorated at $45 per remaining class.
Adult Band Lab — open spots
- Bass
- Drums
Teen Band Lab
- Full this semester
Late Winter 2027 Semester
Now forming · Starts late Jan / early FebGuitar Lab I
8 weeks · Beginners · Day & time TBA
$360full semester
No late entry — registration closes when the first class begins.
Guitar Lab II
8 weeks · Thursdays · 5–6 PM
$360full semester
For players who've finished Guitar Lab I or already know the basics.
Band Lab · Adults
12 weeks · Thursdays · 6–7 PM
$540full semester
Nine members per band. Choose your instrument at checkout.
Band Lab · Teens
12 weeks · Ages 10–18 · Thursdays · 7–8 PM
$540full semester
Nine members per band. Choose your instrument at checkout.
All tuition is non-refundable. See our Registration & Refund Policy.
Rod Goelz
30+ Years Teaching · Berklee-Trained · Published Author
Rod Goelz has spent more than three decades teaching Central Pennsylvania to play. A York native who studied at Berklee College of Music and holds a music degree from Millersville University, Rod has published nine method books — including QuickStart Guitar, the method behind Guitar Lab — and earned the nickname "six-string surgeon" from the Associated Press.
Rod has mentored thousands of players and coached student bands that went on to become fixtures of the local music scene. His teaching philosophy is the whole idea behind these programs: music is best learned by doing it — playing real songs, with other people, from day one.
Group Lessons In Action
FAQ
Do I need my own guitar?
Yes, you need to own your own guitar. The Guitar Spot has a great selection of new and used guitars if you need to purchase one prior to starting.
What if I miss a week?
Lesson notes for Guitar Labs can be emailed when a week is missed. Members of Band Lab are encouraged to make every session because they become an integral part of the group.
Can I join after the semester starts?
Guitar Lab II and Band Lab accept late enrollment, with tuition prorated at $45 per remaining class. Band Lab spots depend on instrument openings and are approved by Rod. Guitar Lab I builds week by week from the very first lesson, so it can only be joined at the start of a session.
Can parents attend?
Yes! Parents are welcome to attend and observe the class. Guitar Lab is a safe, encouraging environment where students are free to experiment, make mistakes, ask questions, and grow as musicians. We simply ask that parents respect that learning process and avoid interrupting or coaching during class.
What ages are the classes for?
All ages are welcome. We try to group similar ages when organizing classes.
Still have questions?
Contact Rod Goelz at rodgoelz.com/contact.
Location & Hours
The Guitar Spot
30 North Main Street
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 417-6561
Store Hours
Mon–Fri11am – 7pm
Saturday10am – 4pm
SundayClosed