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Columbus, Ohio Instruction & Clinics

Guitar Lessons & Workshops

Personalized, encouraging coaching for every skill level. Book a live session with founder Aaron J. Thompson — real availability pulled in Eastern Time — or watch for future openings with Mike X (Michael X), our additional instructor coming soon.

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Two Instructors, One Welcoming Community

Aaron J. Thompson is accepting live bookings. Mike X (Michael X) is a planned additional instructor — his profile and calendar remain a placeholder for now.

Aaron J. Thompson, founder and guitar instructor (portrait placeholder)

Aaron J. Thompson

Founder & Guitar Instructor

Columbus, Ohio

Aaron meets each student where they are — from first chords and favorite songs to clean fingerpicking and original songwriting. Patient, encouraging one-on-one coaching across acoustic and electric styles.

One-on-one personalized attention
Acoustic & electric styles welcomed
Encouraging, relaxed central Ohio environment
Coming soon

Mike X

Guitar Instructor — Coming Soon

Additional Instructor Placeholder

Mike X (Michael X) represents a planned additional instructor for GuitarsGivingBack. His profile and booking calendar are intentionally disabled until his schedule and details are confirmed.

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Aaron J. Thompson's calendar pulls real availability in Eastern Time. Mike X shows a static sample only — no bookings.

Aaron J. Thompson, founder and guitar instructor (portrait placeholder)

Aaron J. Thompson

Founder & Guitar Instructor

Columbus, Ohio

Lesson Formats Available

  • 30-Minute Online Lesson: Focused check-in on a specific technique or song.
  • 60-Minute Online Lesson: Deeper session for repertoire, fingerpicking, or songwriting.
  • Four 30-Minute Lessons: A short structured series to build momentum.
  • Group Workshop: Collaborative session — per person.

Live availability pulled in Eastern Time (America/New_York).

Live Booking Calendar Active

Book with Aaron J. Thompson

Eastern Time (ET / Columbus, OH)

Booking request / payment details to be confirmed. No payment is taken until your session is confirmed by email.

Lesson Options

Illustrative Lesson Offers

Sample formats and pricing shown to illustrate our approach. All prices are illustrative — confirm before launch. No active payments until a payment provider is approved.

Illustrative — confirm before launch

30-Minute Online Lesson

30 min1-on-1 • Online
$25Illustrative — confirm before launch

60-Minute Online Lesson

60 min1-on-1 • Online
$45Illustrative — confirm before launch

Four 30-Minute Lessons

4 × 30 min1-on-1 • Online pack
$90Illustrative — confirm before launch

Group Workshop

Per sessionPer person
$15 / personIllustrative — confirm before launch
No active payments
No payments are processed through this page. Lesson rates shown are illustrative only; the final format and price are confirmed with you directly before any session. Where a checkout is not yet ready, we label it clearly — we do not promise a paid appointment until details are confirmed.
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Ready to pick up the guitar?

Book a patient, encouraging lesson with founder Aaron J. Thompson, or reach out to be notified when Mike X's calendar goes live.