Permanently Closed
Due to recent retirement the Guitar Cave is permanently closed
History of the Guitar Cave
The Cave was in business for over 25 years. It started out in a 5 ½ x 15-foot storage room in the back of Hillsboro Music which later became What’s Up Music located on Main street. Students coined the phrase “Cave” because when they were asked where they took guitar lessons they just said “in Vic’s Guitar Cave”, the Cave got all the credit.
After an eight-year teaching stint in Hillsboro from 1995-2003, the Cave moved to 19th Avenue in Forest Grove. Due to the small space size and an ever-growing student roster, the Cave moved to the corner of 21st Ave and Main street in downtown Forest Grove. Although the Cave served as a retail shop carrying both new, used, consignment and vintage Instruments, Vic always maintained and nurtured his first love, teaching.
About Vic
Vic taught guitar, bass and a variety of stringed instruments from 1995 until 2004 when he retired. Vic is always keen to continue his personal learning and worked hard to advance his professional teaching development by attending frequent music instruction courses and seminars. Vic used his extensive knowledge and experience to help beginning students get up to speed on the fundamentals quickly so that they could move on and focus on the style of their choice.
Vic offered instruction to advanced students as well and taught a variety of styles including Rock, Blues, Heavy Metal, Classic Rock, Country, Blue Grass, Ole Timey, beginning Jazz and Classical guitar. Vic held numerous Bluegrass and Ole Timey music workshops and enjoys jamming with students and friends.
Vic has helped hundreds experience the thrill of learning to play an instrument