Guitar Lessons Chicago County, IL

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

My teaching style is very basic. Any student needs to first understand the names of the strings on a guitar followed by the first cords. Before this, we have the blessing of tuning online so that the student can hear and match the sounds. After these are mastered, learning a song - one that the student enjoys can be taught. It also helps to have a book that they can take home that has a six string diagram of these basic cords. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Lute, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I use some tried and true materials, create materials for students, and create materials alongside the students for their lessons. The materials are dependent on the student's background, strengths, and interests, but there are some things that are necessarily taught to everyone. For example; I use excerpts from Bradford Werner's Guitar Method frequently for reading staff notation on the guitar, because it emphasizes using physiologically simple etudes. Since the music is very physically easy, the student can focus on the cognitive challenge of interpreting musical notation. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

No two students are exactly alike. Studies have proven that we all interpret colors differently, and it is the same for music and how we learn it. Though there are standard commercial methods that will help keep lessons focused, the goal is to find the best and most creative ways to use that information which will help build our understanding of music on a very personal level and not just teaching with a "learn this etude and come back next week" mentality. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I like to adapt all of my lessons to fit the unique the goals of each student. For younger students, I prioritize building a firm foundation of music fundamentals before diving too far into instrumental study. I am a fan of the Suzuki school of thought that music is a language. For older students and adults, I work towards more specific goals that the student has. In the event that students or parents want classical instruction that emphasizes musical literacy, I start with the Hal Leonard guitar method and progress to the William Leavitt books once the student is capable. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Electric Guitar

I worked at my local church as a piano teacher and taught each kid about basic notes, I was relaxed, made it fun and got the attention of the kid that I was teaching. I taught at my local church for about 2 years. I would learn music theory at wright college and apply it to my life for teaching. I am now 20 and I am hoping to acquire this job as a piano teacher. Read More