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The guitar was my first love as an instrument and I've always used the flexibility of the instruments to explore different musical traditions. I have about 13 years of varying experience that includes classical guitar, playing in rock bands and playing in a jazz combo at my college.
The guitar was my first love as an instrument and I've always used the flexibility of the instruments to explore different musical traditions. I have about 13 years of varying experience that includes classical guitar, playing in rock bands and playing in a jazz combo at my college.
I have been Eric's student for a month now, with results that overstep expectations. Eric has developed a method that is uniquely didactic, based on passionate and fun live sessions paired with rigorous exercises I do during the w... - Armand, 5 lessons with ERIC

Near Buffalo Grove, IL
I started playing guitar at the age of 13. Over the years I have played in many different bands of various styles from classic rock to blues to jazz to metal. I also taught my younger brother and several cousins and family friends to play guitar. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from North Central College with a...
I started playing guitar at the age of 13. Over the years I have played in many different bands of various styles from classic rock to blues to jazz to metal. I also taught my younger brother and several cousins and family friends to play guitar. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from North Central College with a...
Jonathan is an amazing music teacher! He has been teaching my 8 yr old guitar for about a year and a half now. He is wonderful to work with and very patient with my son. - Jessica, 2 lessons with Jonathan

Near Buffalo Grove, IL
I play guitar in my own band, and will be releasing a professionally produced EP on July 25th.
I play guitar in my own band, and will be releasing a professionally produced EP on July 25th.

Near Buffalo Grove, IL
I hold an Associate on Fine Arts in Music from Elgin Community College Conservatory. I have been teaching guitar to students of all ages for over 12 years and I use different methods to fit the student needs. I organize recitals for my students twice a year so they can have the opportunity to show their hard...
I hold an Associate on Fine Arts in Music from Elgin Community College Conservatory. I have been teaching guitar to students of all ages for over 12 years and I use different methods to fit the student needs. I organize recitals for my students twice a year so they can have the opportunity to show their hard...

Near Buffalo Grove, IL
I have played guitar when teaching preschool music. I have introduced students to guitar while teaching elementary education students. I can teach beginning guitar chords to new students.
I have played guitar when teaching preschool music. I have introduced students to guitar while teaching elementary education students. I can teach beginning guitar chords to new students.

Near Buffalo Grove, IL
I've played guitar & bass for 20+ years -- on stage, in the studio, and in the classroom. I can teach you ANY song! We'll cover technique, chords, scales, arpeggios, music theory, ear training -- everything you need to be a well-rounded, successful musician! Lessons available for...
I've played guitar & bass for 20+ years -- on stage, in the studio, and in the classroom. I can teach you ANY song! We'll cover technique, chords, scales, arpeggios, music theory, ear training -- everything you need to be a well-rounded, successful musician! Lessons available for...
I’ve been working with Danny for a couple of months now, and my playing has improved significantly. His lessons are geared towards what I am interested in learning and he does a great job of helping to improve my technique while p... - James, 8 lessons with Danny

Near Buffalo Grove, IL
I have played the electric guitar since I was 11 years old. It was one of the very first instruments I learned to play and opened up my passion for music. I can teach beginners basic fundamentals like posture, hand positions, chords, scales, playing with a pick, and hybrid picking. I can teach how to read music or...
I have played the electric guitar since I was 11 years old. It was one of the very first instruments I learned to play and opened up my passion for music. I can teach beginners basic fundamentals like posture, hand positions, chords, scales, playing with a pick, and hybrid picking. I can teach how to read music or...

Near Buffalo Grove, IL
I have been playing guitar and bass guitar for over 30 years. I took lessons from several great instructors and studied music theory in high school and college. I have taught private lessons before. I have extensive experience performing live and working in recording studios.
I have been playing guitar and bass guitar for over 30 years. I took lessons from several great instructors and studied music theory in high school and college. I have taught private lessons before. I have extensive experience performing live and working in recording studios.

Playing styles ranges from smooth jazz to heavy rock. Read and write studio chord charts, some notation. Maintain guitars in professional condition {harmonic tuning, neck adjustment} for studio performance.
Playing styles ranges from smooth jazz to heavy rock. Read and write studio chord charts, some notation. Maintain guitars in professional condition {harmonic tuning, neck adjustment} for studio performance.
Bob was on time, prepared and knowledgeable I hadn’t picked up a guitar in 50 years. Bob made it a great first lesson with his patience and encouragement Nice to have lessons from the comfort of your own home - Ginny

I have a Master of Music in Composition from the University of South Carolina, and I have been playing guitar for 19+ years. I have been teaching private guitar lessons for over 5 years, and my studio currently consists of over 20...
I have a Master of Music in Composition from the University of South Carolina, and I have been playing guitar for 19+ years. I have been teaching private guitar lessons for over 5 years, and my studio currently consists of over 20...

I've been playing guitar for a decade now. I've performed onstage for 30 hours a week at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park playing 45 minute sets of folk music. I've also gigged weekly nearly every weekend for the past two...
I've been playing guitar for a decade now. I've performed onstage for 30 hours a week at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park playing 45 minute sets of folk music. I've also gigged weekly nearly every weekend for the past two...
Booked Josh to help younger brother (20 yr old) w/ getting back into practicing, and Josh certainly won him over. Super clear instructions and extensive knowledge of the guitar. First lesson with Josh inspired my brother to bring ... - Lindsey

I've been playing guitar for 15+ years. I have experience teaching guitar to students aged 9-45. I have a Summa Cum Laude degree from University of Miami's Frost School of Music.
I've been playing guitar for 15+ years. I have experience teaching guitar to students aged 9-45. I have a Summa Cum Laude degree from University of Miami's Frost School of Music.
My daughter had her first sight reading class with Chandler, he is very professional and knowledgeable. My daughter enjoyed the class and learn a lot from him already. - Gabriela, 6 lessons with Chandler

Through plucking and picking exercises, rhythmic strumming and sight reading, I assure that I can help my students reach a higher level of playing. I have been performing guitar and bass guitar for over 10 years around Chicago and...
Through plucking and picking exercises, rhythmic strumming and sight reading, I assure that I can help my students reach a higher level of playing. I have been performing guitar and bass guitar for over 10 years around Chicago and...
I had a great time learning guitar and music theory with Matthew. I strongly recommend Matthew to anyone interested in learning guitar or music in general. - Sarkis, 103 lessons with Matthew

I have a degree from Berklee College of Music in guitar performance. I've done gigging and session work for many professional musical artists. I teach beginner all the way to pro level guitar playing. I play acoustic and...
I have a degree from Berklee College of Music in guitar performance. I've done gigging and session work for many professional musical artists. I teach beginner all the way to pro level guitar playing. I play acoustic and...
Alden is very kind, professional and compassionate! I’m not a guitar player, but I know a lot about theory cause I have a BA in music. He understood exactly my needs so I’m hoping to advance my playing cause I feel he’s the right ... - Alessia Calvaruso

With 10 years of professional touring and recording experience on guitar and bass, I have played both international and national tours and recorded with Grammy Award-winning producers like Joe West (Keith Urban, Vince Gill). I have been...
With 10 years of professional touring and recording experience on guitar and bass, I have played both international and national tours and recorded with Grammy Award-winning producers like Joe West (Keith Urban, Vince Gill). I have been...
My first guitar lesson with Michael went very well. He was welcoming and friendly, had a very organized lesson plan, and was very passionate about teaching. I look forward to future lessons with him. - Albert, 6 lessons with Michael

I am a Guitar instructor. I have been teaching Guitar & Bass Guitar at primary music schools and summer camps as well as teaching privately in Los Angeles for over a decade by now. I love teaching Acoustic Guitar,...
I am a Guitar instructor. I have been teaching Guitar & Bass Guitar at primary music schools and summer camps as well as teaching privately in Los Angeles for over a decade by now. I love teaching Acoustic Guitar,...
I enjoyed my first ever guitar lesson and learned to play a little bit. I feel good about it and look forward to the next time. He is very knowledgeable and to my amazement could determine what notes I was playing over the inte... - Ron, 2 lessons with Evren

I hold a B.M. from Berklee College of Music in Guitar Studies, and an M.M. from the New England Conservatory in Jazz Studies. I have taught, performed, recorded, and toured for over 20 years.
I hold a B.M. from Berklee College of Music in Guitar Studies, and an M.M. from the New England Conservatory in Jazz Studies. I have taught, performed, recorded, and toured for over 20 years.
Justin took me through some basics of pentatonic major and minor fingerings, moving between them and then some variations of chords to use in A blues including D7 and E7 as well as D9 and E9. Justin also gave me some suggestion... - Michael

I have worked as a Music Educator at the Social & Pedagogic Academic Institutes teaching pedagogic & didactic principles to teachers and at the same time I have been teaching classical and popular guitar at all levels and ages at...
I have worked as a Music Educator at the Social & Pedagogic Academic Institutes teaching pedagogic & didactic principles to teachers and at the same time I have been teaching classical and popular guitar at all levels and ages at...
Raymond is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He makes the lesson easy to understand. I am looking forward to the next lesson. - Alan, 6 lessons with Raymond

I've been playing guitar for over 20 years now, and have a B.A. from Musicians Institute in Guitar Performance. I love to play in a wide variety of styles, and have a great deal of performance and recording experience through...
I've been playing guitar for over 20 years now, and have a B.A. from Musicians Institute in Guitar Performance. I love to play in a wide variety of styles, and have a great deal of performance and recording experience through...
Kevin is an awesome teacher! We worked on funk guitar and blues guitar techniques. Kevin has complete mastery of these styles and also has gift for conveying information to students in a concise and accessible manner. Kevin was al... - Steven

In the past 10 years, I have been touring the world as a bass player and guitarist with various bands and artists. I have been teaching one-on-one and group guitar lessons since 2010. I helped students get started on guitar and...
In the past 10 years, I have been touring the world as a bass player and guitarist with various bands and artists. I have been teaching one-on-one and group guitar lessons since 2010. I helped students get started on guitar and...

I have experience with arranging fingerstyle guitar pieces as well as accompaniment with jazz and RnB style chords. I also have experience in music theory and ear training and how these skills apply to the guitar. I have taught...
I have experience with arranging fingerstyle guitar pieces as well as accompaniment with jazz and RnB style chords. I also have experience in music theory and ear training and how these skills apply to the guitar. I have taught...
Sergio goes above and beyond understanding my unique needs. He's extremely patient and was able to teach me chemistry concepts I've been struggling with for weeks in just two sessions! He prioritizes making sure you really underst... - Kumi, 7 lessons with Sergio

I have been playing guitar for most of my life. In the past decade alone, I wrote, recorded, and released four instrumental albums that feature my guitar playing. I am prepared to teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced...
I have been playing guitar for most of my life. In the past decade alone, I wrote, recorded, and released four instrumental albums that feature my guitar playing. I am prepared to teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced...

Beginning with four years of formal weekly guitar lessons, I have been playing guitar for nearly 30 years. As a guitarist, I have played electric lead guitar with Christian Praise and Worship bands and have written and...
Beginning with four years of formal weekly guitar lessons, I have been playing guitar for nearly 30 years. As a guitarist, I have played electric lead guitar with Christian Praise and Worship bands and have written and...
Such a nice guy, fun and very knowledgeable . He had a ton of patience and did not make me feel like an idiot . - Dulcie, 5 lessons with Danny

I started guitar lessons at 12 years old and have played consistently for 14 years. I teach guitar lessons to many students and have performed on guitar and bass guitar across the east coast and midwest of the US. I...
I started guitar lessons at 12 years old and have played consistently for 14 years. I teach guitar lessons to many students and have performed on guitar and bass guitar across the east coast and midwest of the US. I...

Professional Musician for 35 years
Professional Musician for 35 years
Excellent lesson - Scott was very well prepared, has provided helpful exercises for me to work on, and is focused on helping me achieve the goals I’ve discussed with him. - Dan, 3 lessons with Scott
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