Guitar Lessons Illinois

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

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; 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. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

So I want my students to come away not only with an understanding of how to play, not only with knowledge of what they're hearing and even how they're hearing it, but importantly, an enjoyment of the instrument and a respect for it's difficulties. More concretely, students should expect to receive handouts and homework for each lesson, as well as recommendations for music apps they can use. As alluded to earlier, we'll work out of some books, but I just copy and print the pages we need so there's no need to spend extra cash. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, French Horn

The most effective teachers that I have had were teachers who recognized these important factors in the student-teacher relationship- that the best education experiences occur when both the student and the teacher embark on a positively-reinforced exploration together as opposed to the teacher solely dictating negatively to the student. It's with this spirit that I intend to conduct every lesson that I teach, because it is also through making the relationship one of mutual exploration and nurturing that I will give my past experiences of joy to my students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Lute, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Conservatory of Art G. Fakanas Athens, 2009. Municipal Conservatory of Peristeri Athens, 2006-2014. Municipal Conservatory of Kozani, 2014-2016. Odeion School of Music, Skokie, Illinois, USA. 2016 Mastrer Classes/ Seminars at: Modern Music School, Athens, Greece. Small Music Theatre, Athens, Greece. Vocal Lab Music School, Halkida, Greece. Musical Association Eleni Makri. Thessaloniki, Greece Bikers Café / Bulk Strings, Thessaloniki, Greece. Wright College, Chicago, IL, USA The private lessons that I have taught include over 70 students many of whom have succeeded in the music scene and abroad. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My experience started when I was 7 years old. At 12, I graduated from classical guitar school and started to perform concerts at various events in my hometown. At 15 I heard rock music and that became my passion to this day. Then I started playing in different rock and metal bands. I started composing my own music. In 2011 I founded a music school for rock guitarists. I have a lot of experience with live stage performances, studio recordings and songwriting.Have taken part in music video production and have average skills in the field. Read More