Mike Slayen - Guitar
”The Guitar Aces”

Have you always wanted to learn guitar but never found the time or the right teacher?

Look no further than Mike Slayen, a highly qualified and experienced guitar instructor with a passion for helping students of all ages and skill levels achieve their musical goals.

With a Bachelor and Master of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from San Diego State University, Mike Slayen has over 30 years of experience performing throughout Southern California. And celebrating 25 years of experience teaching guitar, so you can be confident that you're in good hands.

Mike Slayen is not just about teaching you the technical skills of playing guitar. He is also passionate about fostering a love of music that will last a lifetime. Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn the basics or an experienced player who wants to take your skills to the next level, Mike Slayen can help you achieve your goals.

From Mike’s students:

“You were such a great influence on his life, and it went beyond the guitar. Your smile is infectious your patience was never ending, and you were always encouraging and made guitar fun and made it stress free. So much of school these days involves unnecessary stress, (like little league baseball, where winning was everything) and you made coming to guitar pleasant because you “got it.” - MARLO (Matt’sMom)

“Our boys, Neseem & Cameron, have been taking guitar lessons with Mr. Mike since they were 6 yrs old, and now 7 years later they are even more enthusiastic about playing guitar than ever. It is amazing to see their progress and improvement over the years.” - SUMMER H.

Don't wait any longer. Contact Mike Slayen today to schedule your first guitar lesson.

You can also call or text 858-859-1191 and we’ll get back with you in 24 hours.

Mike Slayen’s Resume

Instruments Taught

  • Primary - Guitar

  • Secondary - Ukulele

  • Music Theory

    All Styles and Genres

Education & Experience
BM and MM in Classical Guitar Performance SDSU
Studied w Fred Benedetti

Performance Credits (2000 - present)
Mike has performed throughout Southern California for over 30 years.
Classical, Rock, Flamenco, Latin jazz…

Teaching Credits (2002 - present)
Mike founded The Guitar Aces in 1999
Extensive experience in working with private and class instruction.
Has taught at all levels of education. From pre-school to university level

About ME
I am a native San Diegan! In addition to a lifetime of making and teaching music, I have run one full and 5 half marathons. With my all too limited free time I enjoy hanging with my teen age daughter, attending live music from local to touring acts and a healthy dose of beach time!

Methods Used

  • Mike has created a curriculum for pre-teens, small group instruction

  • Private lessons are catered to the individual student

Teacher’s Philosophy
Mike’s believes in offering a well-rounded musical experience with the goal of fostering skills and an enjoyment playing music to last a lifetime.

Tuition
Private Lessons: $180/month
Small Group: $130/month