Guitar Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar

I currently play drums for the hit Broadway musical (non-union version) of Rock of Ages and when I'm not on the road; I'm teaching. I’m an avid columnist for Modern Drummer Magazine and I sing/play guitar for one of Chicago's best Nirvana tributes called Smells Like Nirvana. I studied at Berklee College of Music and I have a huge passion for teaching. I offer the option for students to get their lessons recorded via audio/video so they have a reference to stay on task for their next lesson. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

My teaching experience goes back to my 16th birthday when I got my license to drive. Word of mouth has alway been there for me. At that point I've studied with several teachers on my own so I knew well and good where to start with someone new to the instrument. After College I moved to the outskirks of Chicago and taught at two school for a year. Brandolino's Westside Music in Joilet, and Naperville Music and Arts in downtown Naperville. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's guitar lesson books 1-3. I also have material for younger children. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce songs of artists they would like to learn. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I love teaching any style and genre of music and it is a great joy to be able to play with your students for different occasions! I make sure that all my students have the fundamental technical ability and appropriate reading skills. Depending on their age, experience and the style they want to learn, I build personal curricula for each individual that is challenging yet fun. I believe my experience as a professional musician and my training as an academic in the field of music education will cover the needs of any student no matter their capabilities or level of playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Cello, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started playing the cello when I was 10 and the guitar and piano when I was 13. I studied at Central Michigan University from 2012-2015 and received my BA and MM in cello performance from Western Michigan University. I currently teach through the Academy of Music in Grand Rapids, the Ada Conservatory, the Music Center of South Central MI and the Gull Lake Partnership. Read More