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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Chicago . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Stephan S offers Guitar lessons in Chicago, IL

Stephan S

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I started teaching guitar when I was in college and have been teaching for almost 17 years since. I have taught at many music stores and currently teach out of my home.. I have had many students go on to perform in bands and a few even have toured nationally. I encourage my students to follow their dreams no matter how big or small. During lessons I try to make them feel comfortable with no pressure. Read More

Artan S offers Guitar lessons in Chicago, IL

Artan S

Instruments: Guitar Violin Cello Viola

“I am a professional musician and violin, cello, and viola teacher with over 25 years of experience in Europe and the United States. I teach students of all ages and at various stages of their development as musicians, including helping them prepare for University auditions, study for their own enjoyment or prepare to join a local community string ensemble or orchestra. My teaching philosophy is that of encouraging and inspiring my students to do their personal best in a creative, positive and enriching learning environment. Read More

Brian K offers Guitar lessons in Chicago, IL

Brian K

Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am 26 years old and have been playing as well as performing music for about 19 years. I specialize in guitar as well as piano. I've performed many times out in Las Vegas, NV, Madison, WI as well as the Chicago/Rockford area. My passion for peromance in the musical arts has now come to a point in my life to where I want to teach others to comprehend the wonders of the art. Read More

Nick Z offers Guitar lessons in Chicago, IL

Nick Z

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As a teacher, I believe one of my greatest responsibilites is to foster a love and care for music. If the student is not caring about music,then why are they studying? How will they progress? The best students are the ones who teach themselves. I can show the student the door, but he or she must walk through it. My second greatest responsibility is to teach the craft of music - including all the disciplines it needs. Read More

Austin W offers Guitar lessons in Chicago, IL

Austin W

Instruments: Guitar

After one summer there, I knew I would have to return for many more. Every summer I am astonished by how much fun students can have in just 3 weeks while they are working and improving their playing. The real skill I try to teach all my students is how to enjoy practicing. If a student can learn that, they will have a way to enjoy themselves for the rest of their life. Read More

Marian I offers Guitar lessons in Chicago, IL

Marian I

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For all beginning students I use use various method books, as well as work on the student's memorization skills. n my curriculum, students will start off by learning the basics of the guitar, knowing the parts,accessories and so forth. Then We will move on to Tuning and Perfect pitch. As we move on students will learn how to build and maintain a Rhythm. Learning how to play chords is essential, and we will be going through chord progress ions and how to recognize and memorize the various chords. Read More

Courtney V offers Guitar lessons in Chicago, IL

Courtney V

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon

I am a very passionate and motivated instructor who loves with with students and sharing my love for music. I graduated in 2014 with my Bachelor's Degree in Music Educaton with a euphonium emphasis. I have had the opportunity to march Drum Corps, play in Concert Bands, Wind Ensembles, Orchestras, Quintets, Quartets, Pep Bands and Brass bands which has shaped me into the musician and teacher I am today. Read More

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Stan G

Instruments: Guitar Violin Acoustic Guitar

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Yes, My dad played violin, mother, piano, sister accordion and brother, the clarinet. But we did not all play together. At different times of our lives we played different instruments.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Do not practice when you are tired. Warm up with a previous lesson and move into the current lesson. And then finish with a piece that you really like to play.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
There are recommended ages for children to begin learning. A lot of teachers say five should be the earliest. And at five a child does have a sense of what he likes and doesn't like. If the child shows interest in music and favors a particular instrument, then that would be the time to begin the musical journey.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
practice session is, tune up, warm up, review prior work, work on trouble spots and new material, then play something nice that I enjoy. Often it will go for more than an hour

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I studied education at the University. Music was taught in Junior high and high school. We had performances all year long with marching band, concert band, rehearsals. We always had good teachers that were dedicated to their work and were very knowledgeable and shared their knowledge with us. Plus extra classes in theory.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
all of them. I go through my music folder and find so much I haven't played in a while that I have a pile of music waiting for my attention constantly

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  • Buying a Guitar

    Where possible, it is beneficial for younger students to begin their guitar lessons on a smaller sized guitar. Half or three-quarter sized acoustic guitars are the most suitable guitars for young beginners. Older students who can manage to hold their guitar comfortably may wish to start out by using an electric guitar. For $150 - $200, a brand new student model guitar can purchased. However, this price does not include the cost of buying an amplifier or guitar leads, which are essential for an electric guitar player, and will therefore incur additional costs. Students will typically have fun and enjoy playing an instrument dependent on how easy they find it to play. Consider that higher quality instruments are often nicer and easier to play when looking to buy a guitar.

  • Adult Guitar Lessons

    Adults wanting to learn how to play the guitar may find it beneficial to have a clear goal in mind when starting their lessons. Beginner students may wish to learn to play a few of their favorite songs, or an advanced player might like to develop a specific technical aspect of their guitar playing. Whatever the aim, the experienced teachers in our network can help unlock the skills necessary to make those goals a reality. Learning and improving technique, co-ordination, and theory can take time, but with regular lessons and practice, you will gradually start to see improvements in your guitar playing, and be well on your way to achieving your goals.

  • Guitar Lessons for Kids

    Students are able to start taking guitar lessons with Musika at age 6. Students of this age will find it much easier to learn on a half-sized classical guitar with nylon strings, and will start their musical development by learning simple melodies on the top strings. As students advance, they will start to form a range of different chords and learn to play more challenging songs, usually by age 7-8. Often students will progress on to using a full size guitar by the ages of 10-12. During these years, students usually develop a taste for rock music and want to play the electric guitar.

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