The Best Guitar Tutors in Illinois

Chicago, IL

Professional Composer, Cellist, and Guitarist

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,... See Mathew's full profile

Chicago, IL

Freelance Guitarist

I play guitar in my own band, and will be releasing a professionally produced EP on July 25th. See Nicole's full profile

Chicago, IL

Majored in Professional Music at Berklee College of Music

I have studied guitar for 10+ years and completed my undergraduate degree in Professional Music (Music Business and Performance) at Berklee College of Music in 2018. I now work mainly as a private guitar instructor as well as an... See Nicholas's full profile

Gilman, IL

Self-Taught Guitarist with 14+ years of experience

I'm a self-taught guitarist with over 14+ years of experience in rock, folk, and jazz guitar. I can teach anyone the basics of chord structures/progressions, riffs, soloing, and improvisation and can provide a unique method of... See Alex's full profile

Elgin, IL

Masters' in Music w/ 10+ Years Teaching Guitar

We'll cover technique, chords, scales, arpeggios, music theory, ear training -- everything you need to be a well-rounded, successful musician! Lessons available for electric/acoustic guitar, bass guitar, upright bass,... See Danny's full profile

Chicago, IL

Guitar Teacher

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... See ERIC's full profile

Davenport, IA

Expert Guitar Teacher with 20 Years Teaching Experience - All Levels

I have been playing guitar for about 32 years. I graduated with honors from Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA in 1988. I play and teach many styles, including rock, blues, country, classical and jazz. I have been teaching... See Chris's full profile

Chicago, IL

Guitar instructor

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 work. Some of... See SUSANA's full profile

Dundee, IL

BA in Music Education from North Central College

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... See Jonathan's full profile

Berwyn, IL

Tutoring in art, design or anything Adobe, HTML multimedia

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... See David's full profile

B.A. in guitar performance, 20+ years of playing experience

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... See Kevin's full profile

Guitar Teacher & Performer

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... See Joe's full profile

Pro Guitarist and Bassist with specialty in teaching multiple genres

I’m a professional guitar and bass player, song writer and producer in Los Angeles with a degree in guitar performance, song writing and Music Production. I have performed in a lot of live events as a guitarist and bassist, from... See Christopher's full profile

10+ year metal guitar

I have played guitar for over a decade. From learning some of the hardest songs known to mankind (Nobody by Avenged Sevenfold, Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement by Beethoven, etc), I am qualified to teach guitar to others wanting to... See Joshua's full profile

Touring guitar player based in LA. 10+ years of teaching experience

I have over 16 years of experience as a professional guitar player. I have toured the world and played in chart topping bands like "Palaye Royale" & worked with grammy nominated producers like Graham Edwards (Britney Spears,... See Philip's full profile

Guitar Player with Experience in Fingerstyle and RnB

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... See Sergio's full profile

Guitar technique, theory , songwriting and creativity

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... See Matthew's full profile

Bachelors in Arranging and Composition Very Passionate in Teaching

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... See Josh's full profile

Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Lead Guitarist of Worship Band

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... See Danny's full profile

Bachelors Degree from Berklee College of Music in Professional Music

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... See Akos's full profile

Guitar, Bass Guitar and Ukulele Lessons

I have 28 years of experience in teaching both private and group lessons on guitar and bass guitar. I have a BA in Classical and Jazz Guitar Performance. However, I teach, record and perform a wide variety of styles that... See Jon's full profile

Electric and Acoustic Guitar Player with 20+ Years of Experience

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... See Jonathan's full profile

Acoustic Guitarist of 15+ Years With Summa Cum Laude Music Degree

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. See Chandler's full profile

Guitar Teacher with 19+ Years of Experience

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... See Rachelle's full profile

20+ years of teaching experience in all levels and styles.

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. See Justin's full profile