The La Mesa String School

La Mesa, United States

4.8

6 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 619-663-8461
Website:
lamesastringschool.com
Address:
4730 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA, 91942
La Mesa
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
560 ftLa Mesa Boulevard
0.5 miSpring Street
1.3 miGrossmont Transit Center
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Dogs Allowed
No

Today

Today –
Local time (La Mesa) 4:46 AM Saturday, May 24, 2025

Business hours

Monday 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Tuesday 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

The String School is simply the catchy name that I use for the private guitar lessons that I offer in La Mesa, California.

I offer professional, affordable music instruction and serve students of ALL ages and from all musical backgrounds. This includes all major styles of guitar (acoustic, electric and classical), as well as general musical training.

I have worked hard to incorporate some truly innovative ideas into my lessons that I believe make them the very best. A few such innovations are:

Music Editing software, to slow down your favorite songs

Office Hours on the weekend for extra help free of charge

Weekly Online Lesson Logs with a summary of your lessons and tips

Weekly Practice Logs to stay motivated with goals and rewards

History

Established in 2009.

I began offering private guitar lessons in 2009. Since that time, I’ve continually sought to improve and grow my lessons. Over the last five years I’ve added parent progress reports, music editing software, guitar rentals, weekly office hours, and more. I continue to make improvements each year as I gather more feedback from my students, and I’m always looking for new ideas and resources to make it easier to become a musician.

Meet the Business Owner

Tim D.

Business Owner

I picked up my first guitar in grade school, and I’ve been playing ever since. I’ve spent most of the last 18 – 20 years since then learning from some of the best guitar instructors in San Diego. I spent some time after high school in a band, gaining experience as both a musician and a businessman.

After this ended, I began offering private guitar lessons in 2009. Currently I’m finishing up my bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, minoring in music.

I’ve also worked for the La Mesa/​Spring Valley School District since 2006. I currently run my very own «RockStar Guitar Troupe» program which travels to different schools throughout the school district.

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Tim D. says,

«Alan’s always has the resources I need! Very helpful and very friendly, highly recommended for new students looking for guitars or music accessories!»

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6 reviews of The La Mesa String School

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Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Great instructor! Tim is patient and changes things up to keep the learner interested.
Place rating: 5
Campo, CA
My 7 year old daughter really enjoys her lessons here. What I really like is that the music is fun for her. She’s pretty young to stay interested and it’s impressive that she wants to keep going back. I would recommend lessons here for any young musician.
Place rating: 5
Lemon Grove, CA
My 13-​year old daughter has been learning how to play the acoustic guitar through lessons from Tim Dobranski for the past 4 months. Being older than the average age that most kids are when they start learning how to play an instrument, I thought that my daughter would have a hard time picking up the basics, but she went from zero experience to now switching from one chord to another, strumming patterns, and using the chords to play actual songs! It is amazing how much she has learned in just a few months. The first lesson alone — my daughter learned the beginning of a Beatles song! How awesome was that?! The location is in a quaint neighborhood between La Mesa and El Cajon. The price of Tim’s lessons are VERY affordable (trust me, I have 3 kids with daycare payments and loans to prove it!!). We meet with Tim once a week for a half hour. He has set days and times but is very flexible, should you need to switch your day/​time slot. Tim is a great teacher with tremendous patience. He is approachable and personable, which I am so grateful for, as my daughter is super shy! If you or your kids want to learn how to play the guitar, I would definitely recommend contacting the La Mesa String School.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
If you are even thinking about learning to play the guitar, then Tim is the guy to go to. When I began lessons with Tim, I didn’t even know how to hold the guitar correctly, let alone play it. But after a few months, I can tell I improve with each lesson. He takes the time to get to know what music you enjoy playing and he is always on the look out for any tips or advice he can give that will help you improve your performance. The price is right, the setting is really comfortable, and the teacher is great. Highly recommend Tim for your guitar lessons!
Place rating: 4
La Mesa, CA
My kids have had lessons with Tim for nearly a year. My boys are 10 and 14. He has a great way with the kids, very easy going, flexible and supportive. Rather than having a strict agenda (i.e. this is what and how I teach and it’s the only way), he adjusts the style and content to fit what interests the students. He asks for their favorites and modifies them so the kids can pick up the tunes quickly and feel like they’ve accomplished something. Very experienced and professional.
Place rating: 5
Spring Valley, CA
I’ve been taking lessons with Tim for about 3 months now, and I can honestly say I would recommend him to anyone looking for guitar lessons. I’m in my early twenties, and work multiple jobs but Tim is always flexible if I have to cancel or move times, as my schedule can get pretty crazy. He’s extremely affordable (important for a recent college grad like me!) and his lessons are completely customized, and of such high-​caliber. I have had a couple of guitar teachers throughout the past 15 years, and I know I found one I can actually stick with! He has the perfect amount of professionalism and approachability, allowing you to feel completely comfortable learning to play guitar with him.