Personalized guitar lessons for beginners through advanced players.

Learn guitar, mandolin, bass, improvising, music theory, and tab reading in a comfortable home environment.

Unlock Your Musical Potential with Spencer Funk!

Are you ready to embark on a musical journey that will inspire and transform you into a skilled, confident musician? Whether you want to strum your first chords or master advanced lead playing, Spencer Funk is dedicated to nurturing your passion and helping you reach your goals.

With decades of live performing, recording, and teaching experience, Spencer provides a patient, supportive environment for students of all ages and levels. Spencer’s home studio is located in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.

  • Tailored Instruction: Designed for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players.

  • Versatile Goals: Learn to play and understand your favorite songs, perform on stage, or master music theory.

  • Supportive Environment: Patient, judgment-free coaching for all ages. No matter where you are on your musical journey, all are welcome. 

  • Experienced Teacher: You’ll find the perfect balance of professional performance experience combined with decades of teaching in styles from Blues to Bluegrass, Folk to Rock, Classical to Country.

Why Take Lessons?

  • “Spencer is an amazing instructor...patient and encouraging. He helps me understand so much more than just guitar. He teaches about music theory and how the whole music puzzle fits together. I now enjoy playing in a weekly group, knowing I can hold my own.”

    — Carol, adult student

  • “You really changed the way I think about learning music. I thought I knew what I wanted and you opened so many more doors than I imagined. Thank you so much! I'm still playing."

    — Former teenage student, now in his 40s

  • “Spencer meets young (and all) students where they are. He teaches students how to teach themselves, how to problem solve, and even new vocabulary!"

    — Richard, father of a teenaged student

  • “Spencer, you are a very important part of who Stu has become. He talks of you often, and loves his guitar! Thanks for all these years (11) of lessons, they were well worth it!”

    — Linda, Stu’s mom

Ready to Start Playing Guitar?

Complete the New Student Form today and take the first step toward becoming the musician you’ve — dreamed of being!

Music Student/Teacher Agreement

Private Lesson Rates

30-minute lesson - $35.00 ($140.00 prepaid 4-lesson discount) or $40.00 paid per lesson due at lesson

60-minute lesson - $65.00 ($260.00 prepaid 4-lesson discount) or $75.00 paid per lesson due at lesson

​Need-based reduced rates may be available; contact Spencer for details.