More Than Lessons—A Community Where Adults Play, Learn, and Have Fun with Guitar!

At Gold Coast School of Guitar, I believe learning guitar should be something you enjoy, not stress over. Ready to play songs for fun?

Ready to Play Your First Song?

Book Your Free 1-on-1 Intro Session Today 🎸

Hi, I'm Allen!

I've been playing guitar since I was 13 — and it's given me a lifetime of joy, confidence, and connection. But what lights me up even more is helping other adults experience the same thing.

At Gold Coast School of Guitar, I specialise in teaching adults over 40 how to play songs for fun — no pressure, no confusing theory, and definitely no "you should've started years ago" mindset.

A Different Way to Learn Guitar

Most adult beginners don’t need more music theory — they need a way to actually remember the songs they learn.

That’s why I developed the CPR Song-Learning System — a simple 3-step approach:

🧩 Chunk It Down – Break songs into small, manageable sections

🐢 Play It Slow – Stay relaxed and build confidence without the rush

🔁 Repetition – Lock it in so you can play it anytime, anywhere

It’s helped hundreds of people (just like you) go from stuck and frustrated to strumming full songs with ease.

If you’ve tried guitar before and it didn’t stick — this might just be your second chance.

Meet Allen

Allen Hopood's personal background and musical journey - Gold Coast School of Guitar

“I started playing guitar at 13. Now, I help everyday adults play the songs they love — no scales, no pressure, just fun.”

📍 Based in Carrara | 🎸 12+ years teaching | 😄 500+ happy students

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Adults playing easy acoustic guitar songs
Adults practicing guitar
Adults having fun in guitar class for adults
females and male adults learning how to play guitar
Adult guitar learners

👉 Think You Can’t Play Guitar? Watch This…

A quick clip from one of our beginner sessions — see just how simple (and fun) learning guitar can be.

Book Your Free Intro Session Now — Let’s Get You Playing!

Why Choose Us

Community Connection

Learning guitar isn’t just about chords and strumming—it’s about having fun with like-minded adults. My Carrara guitar lessons for adults create a welcoming and supportive community where you can enjoy your musical journey together.

Motivation and Accountability

When you learn alongside others, it’s easier to stay motivated and keep practicing. The group setting brings accountability and encouragement, so you’ll never feel like you’re learning alone.

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Adult guitar class members enjoying the community and connection at Gold Coast School of Guitar

Diverse Musical Styles

Explore a variety of songs and genres, from classic rock to contemporary hits. Learning with others means sharing tastes and discovering music you’ll love to play.

Affordable and Accessible

I believe everyone should have the chance to play guitar. My small group classes for adults are designed to be budget-friendly without sacrificing quality or fun.

Serving the Gold Coast community with adult guitar lessons in Carrara, close to Nerang, Ashmore, and Robina.

Some Love From Gold Coast School of Guitar Members

Male adult beginner guitar player

Phil Green

"The sessions are easy as they are straight forward, step by step instructions... ""

Smiling female aduilt beginner guitar player Gold Coast

Lisa Seredycz

"It's very easy. Very achievable… even my husband could do this.

Adullt beginner over 55 enjoying playing guitar

Geoff Morgan

"A really easy way to learn new songs!"

Ready to join a fun, welcoming community and start playing songs you’ll love? Book a free session today and discover how stress-free learning guitar can be!

Schedule a complimentary 1-hour session to see if we’re the perfect fit for your guitar journey. We’ll talk about your playing goals, give you a glimpse of the dynamic group class setting, and let you experience the fun and supportive atmosphere that defines my lessons.

To schedule your free session, simply click the big, orange button below.

No commitment required—just bring your curiosity, your guitar, and a willingness to strum!

Let’s make playing songs for fun your new favourite hobby!

Get In Touch

Address

Studio: 1 Greenbank Circuit, Carrara QLD 4211

Session Times

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 6:00pm

Sat – 9:00am

Phone Number:

0448 620 966

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Stress-Free, Fun, and Easy!

Stress-Free, Fun, and Easy Guitar Lessons for Adults.

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0448 620 966

1 Greenbank Circuit, Carrara QLD 4211