Guitar Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Music is meant to be fun, so I make the guitar lessons fun!! I have a pretty relaxed approach to teaching the guitar! No stress!! I have my students provide me with a list of artist or bands that they enjoy listening to as well as songs from those artists that they are interested in learning. I review the list and select an appropriate song for them to learn based on the complexity of the song and their ability. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am able to teach with a method book, and also without one. I have found success with the Hal Leonard method books and the William Leavitt books. I also enjoy going outside of the method books, writing out lessons by hand, and teaching the student songs and techniques they wish to learn. For complete beginners, I start out by teaching the student the names of the strings on the guitar and go into basic chords. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar

I like to teach at your pace. If you want me to teach you songs, we can learn tabs and chords. Also, I can teach fundamental music theory which includes things like scales so you can solo on your guitar in certain keys of the song. The theory will also tell you which chords you can play, so if someone says play in G minor, you know what notes are the right ones to play. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

Teaching can also be learning, because there is a "two-way street" of communication between the student and the teacher as each collaborate on and develop the learning process. I get rewards for being a major part of that process. Additionally, nothing is more gratifying than to see one's student find their passion and exceed expectations. My goal is to encourage my students to enhance their creativity, musicality, and on a broader level, to help them excel at their personal and professional goals as potent and responsible citizens of our world community. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

My name is Shawn, I've been playing the guitar for an impressive span of 17 years. My journey in music began at a young age when he discovered his love for the instrument. Since then, I have dedicated countless hours to honing my skills and expanding my musical repertoire. Early influences ranged from classic rock icons like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton to contemporary guitar virtuosos such as John Mayer and Joe Satriani. Read More