Khrys Maxwell
As a guitar teacher for over 15 years, Khrys customizes lessons for each individual with an emphasis on learning their favorite songs, technique, music theory, ear training, songwriting, recording. If the student is just beginning, or has been playing for a while, Khrys can help them meet their goal as a guitar player. Most importantly, as a teacher and mentor, Khrys encourages his students to have fun!
Born and raised in the mid-west, Khrys’ parents instilled in him the values of hard work, dedication, modesty, honesty and commitment. Always having to work for what he wanted and paying for it himself, Khrys got a job the summer he moved to Southern California and bought his first real guitar just before he turned sixteen, and a few months later he started taking private guitar lessons (that he paid for himself!). After graduating high school, Khrys then attended the summer program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood California. He then went on to complete the music program at Mira Costa College in Oceanside California. During this time Khrys began to give private guitar lessons, work the sales floor and do guitar repairs at American Music Exchange, which is where he continues to work today.
Khrys has played, recorded, and toured with many bands over the years including Los Loaded Saints, Whole Hog, Call Me Alice, Chica Diabla, Full Boar, The Spyderz, Exposed, 13a, Festerbilt and Electric Junkyz.
Meet the teachers
Professionals who actually play.
Every teacher at American Music Store is a working musician with deep roots in the Encinitas community. They don’t just teach — they play, gig, and live the music they’re sharing with you.
Many of our teachers have been here for over a decade. A few even started as students in this very store.
- 0+Years experience per teacher
- 0+Years teaching at the store
8
Disciplines offeredALL
Ages and skill levels welcome
Tuition
Simple, straightforward pricing.
Lessons start at $45 per half hour and vary by teacher. Payment is collected monthly to reserve your weekly time slot.
Our teachers are professional musicians — this is how they earn a living. We appreciate you paying on time.
$45
and up
- Payment for the full month is due before the first of each month to reserve your weekly time slot.
- If a scheduled lesson is missed, a makeup must be scheduled within 30 days of payment.
- If a makeup is offered but the student cannot attend, it is considered forfeited.
- Teachers will work with you on makeups for vacations or illness.
- All teachers can use Zoom for online lessons when in-person does not work.
- Individual teachers may have their own policies and flexibility.
Per half hour · varies by teacher
Ready to start playing?
Private lessons for all ages and skill levels. Schedule a session today!