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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Aurora, IL

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Aurora . 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!

Paul W

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar

Fun, energetic and productive! My students always say that they leave their lessons with a burst of inspiration. I love to teach my students the basic tools of what it takes to be a professional musician, whether or not they are into music as a hobby or as a serious profession. I currently play drums for the hit Broadway musical (non-union version) of Rock of Ages and when I'm not on the road; Read More

Shimon C

Instruments: Piano Guitar

My goal in teaching is to make sure my student reaches their fullest potential. If something that I'm doing isn't working or getting through to the student I will make sure to adapt and find the right way to engage them. Positive encouragement helps a student grow in the healthiest way. My students understand, especially the more experienced ones, understand the importance of putting work into their craft. I am there to give you the tools for success. Read More

Brihat S

Instruments: Guitar

I encourage students to develop their ears, by giving them ample of exercises and homework that will eventually help in ear training. I help them to setup a realistic goals for each week so that students can see their accomplishment by themselves. Music is not only about playing alone, its get more interesting and creative when played in duet or trio or even in a band. Since, I always learned playing by looking at other people live in front of me and jamming with them, I encourage them to learn from the person in front of them rather than just play at home in front of their computers. Read More

Chris Z

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For younger students I try to focus on simpler concepts and to revisit lessons to help solidfy the material until they feel comfortable progressing. Familiarity with material before it's necessary for application I feel is also a good approach. I currently study using the guidance of University of West London's curriculum for practical knowledge as well as theory and my lessons are geared towards mastering the instrument and not just learning songs. Read More

Leah G

Instruments: Guitar

My name is Leah and I am a passionate musician, creator and people person. I am originally from Dayton Ohio and I have lived in Chicago for four years. I recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago where I earned my Bachelors of Music degree in Contemporary, Urban and Popular Music with a jazz guitar focus. I have been playing guitar for eleven years. I started teaching myself pop music, studied classical guitar in high school, then transitioned to jazz guitar when I moved to Chicago. Read More

Timothy P

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel student's desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

JD K

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a full time performer and music instructor who works with all ages and various levels. I perform multiple times a week at public and private events like bars, weddings, and farmer's markets doing a wide variety of styles. I have an extensive repertoire of over 8hrs of pop, rock, RB, and more, in addition to over 2 hours of children's music. Over the years, I have performed in hundreds of venues with a variety of bands primarily on guitar and vocals, but have also dabbled in drum kit, keyboard, and electronic performance. Read More

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Trevor C

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music

When will I start to see results?
This is a very difficult question to answer. Frankly, your student will only see results if they are putting the time in at home. Any teacher that says otherwise is Lying to you. Best case scenario is that I introduce a new concept and and the student practices hard and gets it in their hands and in a couple months they the concept is being utilized naturally. The important thing to note is that this is like leaning an new language. there are people that study in college for years and still aren't fluent, but; there are students that are fluent by the end of the second year of study. the difference between these students comes dance to "personal investment" in their learning. For best results: Be Immersive. and Stay Curious.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child can sit in a classroom, they can take a lesson. It helps if we as teachers ascribe to a similar structure to the one that your younger student is used to- keeping a grade book, insuring there are defined activities each lesson, possibly having worksheets or homework etc. - This should install the same type of work ethic they exhibit in school. Think of this as if they were getting a tutor on math or science or getting extra help from a teacher on a paper. We are only here to provide the guidance they need to be successful. It helps a lot if they are interested in learning about the opportunities music can afford them in college and in the real world.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
1.) Practice every singly day. The hardest part of learning a new skill is the early days. There will be moments where you are frustrated. There will be moments where you just want to give up. It is important that you realize that nothing is "TOO HARD" it is just unfamiliar. 2.) Being a musician is a marathon not a sprint. Start as slow as you can when learning material. This is a lesson that everyone has to learn the hard way. You have to crawl before you can walk, and you have to Walk before you can run. GO SLOW. 3.) This may sound like a contradiction to number 2 ,but ; Don't practice in marathon sessions. Your brain is only effectively retaining information for about 45-50 minutes at a time, AT BEST. I found that I grew the most in Grad school when I was practicing one head for 30 - 40 minutes then waiting for 10-15 minutes to "cool down" then starting a new item on my list of objectives. Do this everyday and eventually you will see massive results.

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