We will work at YOUR pace and according to YOUR goals!
About Me
including rock, folk, blues, funk, bluegrass, country, fingerstyle
guitar, and jazz.
I began my musical training learning drums as a 12 year old and a year later began private lessons on guitar as well. In the following years, while playing in rock bands and focusing primarily on guitar and continuing practice on drums, I became interested in learning other instruments: I took harmonica lessons and taught myself ...
Lesson Details
Check out my new song samples for a taste of what I do. All instruments, vocals and production done by me at my home studio.
My approach:
I take a multi-disciplinary, multi-instrumental approach to teaching music. I feel that today's students are very interested in learning more than just one instrument, style or discipline. One of my ...
Will has been a Chicago private music instructor for TakeLessons since 2008. Will is a certified local music teacher.
Subjects Taught
Guitar Bass Guitar Harmonica Drums Music Recording Songwriting
My Specialties
Electric guitar, Acoustic Guitar, songwriting, bass, Harmonica, drums, music production, audio recording Rock, Folk, Blues, Funk, Country, Bluegrass, Fingerstyle Guitar, Jazz
My Education
Homestead High School - - 1996-2000
University of Wisconsin-Madison - English - 2000-2004
Student Feedback for Will P.
Average Rating (13 Reviews)
Harmonica Lessons
I've had a few lessons with Will, and it's going great. He's tailoring the lessons to my skill level and my goals unlike any class could. Thanks.
– Jason K. April 06, 2011
Jack's Mom
Will is a great teacher. Jack's interest in guitar and other musical instruments has increased since he started lessons with Will.
– Mary L. September 21, 2010
I thought my lessons with Will P. were great, and I'd highly recommend him to others seeking musical lessons on multiple instruments.
– Scott P. August 18, 2010
Will is doing a great job! We have similiar taste in music and he is a really patient teacher. So far, so good!
– Sean M. June 03, 2010
Will is doing a great job.
– Steve K. May 24, 2009
Will is a very likeable and patient instructor.
– Gerald P. April 14, 2009
Knows his theory, honest man
Will is a talented and honest teacher. During my first lesson, he suggested that I look for a teacher who more specifically fit my goals-- Will could have kept me on as a student, and taught me many things... and gotten paid! Instead, he appreciated my goals (I want to learn how to shred) and recommended the best way for ME to reach them, with no ego involved. However, I did not leave empty handed. Will left me with some pertinent music theory knowledge and drills to hold me over in my search for a new instructor. Highly recommended!
– Chris C. April 14, 2009
Good structure to learning
I am really enjoying my lessons - I am learning a lot of things I didn't pick up in my previous lesson with another company. I like the pace of the lessons - not too much to learn too fast but stretching me enough.
– Sam J. February 16, 2009
Will was fantastic, great for a beginner but moved us along wuickly so I felt I was making progress. I would absolutely continue lessons if i wasn't moving. THanks Will!
– Jill S. January 23, 2009
Great Teacher
I think that Will is a great teacher. Each lesson builds upon the previous one. As a result, I have improved in a short period of time. He also takes the time to give a brief history of the songs to learn which is great. I am very happy that I chose Will as my teacher.
– Karla T. October 29, 2008
Great teacher, patient, take his time to explain the lesson. Seems to have a plan for every lesson.
– Francisco M. October 29, 2008
student
Will is awesome. He has a great methodology for teaching, along with lots of helpful suggestions for improvement along the way. He keeps it focused on the music while insuring that we are building a solid foundation.
– Bettina S. October 01, 2008
Will's a great teacher. He works at your pace and is totally encouraging.
– Leslie C. July 06, 2008
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