01 / Your instrument, your directionAcoustic guitar
Your first chords. Your favourite songs. Build rhythm, technique, and a sound of your own.
Chords · Rhythm · Songs
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iPickGuitar · Toronto & the GTA
Guitar lessons.
A sound that’s
uniquely yours.
Private, one-to-one guitar lessons for every stage of your journey. From your first chord to advanced playing and RCM preparation.
Your first 45-minute lesson is free. No commitment.
In your home across Toronto & the GTA. Online, wherever you are.
One-to-one instructionBeginner to advancedRCM preparationIn-home & online
The music you love. The guidance you need.
Find your way to play.
For kids, teens, and adults. Thoughtful, personal instruction that meets you where you are — and helps you take the next step.
01 / Your instrument, your direction
02 / Your instrument, your directionElectric guitar
Find your sound with riffs, lead playing, blues, rock, and improvisation.
Riffs · Soloing · Improvisation
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03 / Your instrument, your directionClassical & RCM
Develop technique and musicianship, with a structured path from Preparatory through Level 10.
Technique · Repertoire · RCM
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A personal approach, since 2010
More than lessons.
A love of playing.
Good teaching starts with understanding the person holding the guitar. At iPickGuitar, strong fundamentals meet creativity, encouragement, and the music that inspires you.
Founded by Julian Hasko, iPickGuitar brings private guitar instruction to students at home across Toronto and the GTA, and online.
Meet iPickGuitarGoogle reviews · 4.9 out of 5 · 11 reviews
What students and families say.
Real reviews from the iPickGuitar Google Business Profile. Read them all on Google.
“Julian is patient, knowledgeable, and really knows how to connect with his students. He made learning fun while still building strong fundamentals, and I could see my son’s confidence and skills improve week by week. What really stood out was how personalized the lessons were—Julian adapted his teaching style to match my son’s pace and musical interests, which kept him motivated and excited to practice.”
Jun Fang · April 2026
“In just a short time, he’s built up his skills so quickly, and he genuinely looks forward to his lessons every week. It’s wonderful to see him so excited about learning and gaining confidence through music. Julian is very patient, encouraging, and make every lesson fun.”
Ruby CHENG · March 2026
“Julian is truly an exceptional guitar teacher. He is extremely patient and highly skillful, and it really shows in the way he teaches. No matter how many times I need to repeat a section or ask questions, he never rushes me and always explains things clearly until I understand.”
Bonnie Ku · March 2026
“I was referred by my friend to Julian, he is no doubt one of the best guitar teacher I have ever had a lesson with. He tailored the lesson based on my guitar skills and extremely patient.”
Jennie Ku · July 2025
“Julian customized the lessons to fit my skills and weaknesses. Now I’m starting to put everything together, things I learned in the past and stuff I learned in his lesson. Now the lessons are the most exciting thing we look forward to every week.”
Vincent Wang · August 2015
“Julian is kind, talented and patient. He used a step by step process and makes sure I am able to grasp one concept before moving on to the next. I have been so happy with the lessons, that I have now signed up my children for lessons too.”
Jennifer Gillick · July 2015
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A personal starting point · AI-powered
Where will your music begin?
Tell us where you are and what you’d love to play. Find a suggested starting point drawn from iPickGuitar’s published lessons.
Your lesson direction
A little about you.
A direction worth exploring.
From first chords to classical repertoire, your experience and interests help shape the next step.
AI suggestions are a starting point, not an assessment or confirmed lesson plan. An iPickGuitar instructor can help confirm what fits.
Questions first
Ask a question about lessons.
Not ready to pick a time, or want something confirmed first? Tell us who the lessons are for and what you’d like to play. Julian replies personally, usually within a day.