Guitar Lessons in Salzburg & Surrounding Areas
My name is Thomas Wagenet, and I offer professional, modern guitar lessons in Salzburg and the surrounding areas.
Whether you want to learn your first chords on the acoustic guitar or master rock solos on the electric guitar, I tailor each lesson to your individual wishes, goals, and musical tastes.
Discover a practical, hands-on approach to learning guitar that guides you step by step towards playing your favourite songs from pop, rock, country, Schlager, and many other musical genres.


Learn Guitar with Success – Play the Music You Love
Learning to play the guitar isn’t necessarily difficult — the real challenge is often staying motivated over the long term. Unfortunately, traditional guitar lessons can still involve exercises that are too difficult, unsuitable, or overly focused on theory.
In my guitar lessons, your wishes and goals are at the heart of everything we do from the very beginning. Together, we choose songs you genuinely want to learn and that are realistic with your current skill level. This way, you focus on the music that inspires you, without feeling discouraged by unrealistic expectations.
In traditional guitar lessons, students often spend their time working through standardised exercises from a textbook and can lose sight of the joy of actually making music. My approach is different: the music you love comes first and the exercises are designed to help you get there.
Together, we set realistic weekly goals tailored to your individual needs and abilities. This allows you to experience regular progress, both big and small, develop your guitar-playing skills step by step, and most importantly, stay motivated and enjoy the journey.
Guitar Lessons for Classical, Acoustic & Electric Guitar
“Should I start with the electric guitar, acoustic guitar, or classical guitar?”
This is one of the most common questions beginners ask when starting to learn how to play the guitar.
Of course, the different types of guitars have their own characteristics. However, for beginners, the most important thing is to choose the guitar they feel most drawn to and that inspires them to practise. After all, when you enjoy playing your instrument, you’re more likely to stay motivated and learn with enthusiasm over the long term.
It’s particularly unfortunate when someone inherits an old family guitar, only to find that learning to play becomes unnecessarily difficult because the instrument is hard or impossible to play. A poorly set-up or unsuitable guitar can quickly take the enjoyment out of learning, especially in the beginning.
I’m happy to help you find an affordable, suitable, and above all, easy-to-play guitar before your first guitar lesson. If you already own an instrument, I can also check whether it’s suitable for lessons and comfortable to play.


At What Age Should You Start Learning Guitar?
Anyone who can hold a guitar can learn to play it! Children can start having their first musical successes from around the age of four, and adults can continue to make great progress at any age — even well beyond retirement.
Even if others tell you that it’s too late to start, remember: it’s never too late to learn something new!
Find out for yourself what you’re capable of and discover your musical potential with me in guitar lessons with me. I look forward to supporting you on your musical journey!
Ready to Learn How to Play the Guitar?
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, I look forward to inspiring you to discover the joy of playing guitar!
Feel free to contact me via my contact form for more information or to make a no-obligation enquiry about guitar lessons in Salzburg and the surrounding areas.