Guitar Lessons Lake County, IL

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle

My preferred method for very young students has been the Suzuki method, as I believe a well trained ear continues to be our best musical learning tool later in life as well. When students progress to reading, the full line of Suzuki books can of course be utilized, but it is very advisable to incorporate additional materials and techniques. The Kodaly method is also useful and even more traditional 'reading first' techniques can be used if requested. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For students in elementary, middle, and high school, I usually use the student's school ensemble (if in one) as a spring board into our lessons. I will go over what the students is already involved in initially to assess what the student needs to work on the most. In time, we will dive into advanced theory to really expand the student's knowledge of the instrument and the genre he or she wants to focus on the most. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm farely new at teaching and the idea of it hasn't appealed to me till the beginning of 2017. There has been more moments than I can count where I had to teach others the art of music. I've worked for many different customer service jobs and have accumilated over 4 years of experience in that. I feel that I will be able to apply these skills to the teaching experience and perhaps grow as an idividual. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Shakuhachi, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

I'm an experienced instructor with over 8 years of experience. I have a music degree from William Rainey Harper college as well as additional training in Jazz and Choral from Vandercook College of Music in Chicago. I continue to perform in any and all settings possible and have composed many pieces of music that have been showcased in movies, performed at universities, and are used for teaching musical concepts to students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For students that are interested on solo playing, we work on different types of scales, and I introduce them to the many keys that they are in. I also teach many different techniques, such as those that are incorporated with tapping on the fretboard. All of these topics will be covered in our private sessions, and each student receives homework assignments so that they can go home and practice what they have learned. Read More