Private Acoustic Guitar tutoring lessons Belleville, IL.

Beginner, chords, chord charts, scales

Learn the about the blues and chord substitution,Tritone.

That bone crushing riff, the iconic solo, an instantly recognizable reverb-laden intro: everyone has guitar hero fantasies, and it's my goal to bring students from 'if only I could play that' to actually playing. But I go further than just teaching riffs and solos: I focus on learning songs and teaching basic chord and scale theory to develop technical ability and improvisational technique. I also believe learning is exponentially easier when students enjoy the songs they play, so ideally all learning material is based off of the student's individual music library. I aim to help you get that song out of your head and into your hands.

I have been a guitarist for the past 5 years, becoming well versed in Rock, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Indie, pop, disco, country, and folk styles. I also offer the tools to students to not only learn the material I present to them well but also be able to teach themself through the use of ear training and exposure to many different types of musical situations. This will allow an outlet for the student to not only be playing the songs they’re learning(good way to keep the student Interested) but also gives them exsposure to real life playing situations! I also cater to the tastes of the student and will help them learn the styles they are interested in as well as exposing them to new types of music.

Choose your own songs you'd like to learn!
Learn my own "Chord Family" System to get you playing the chord shapes the pros use!
Fun and friendly! Music should always be fun. If it's not, something is wrong.

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Have you ever wanted to play an instrument or sing? Do you have a genuine passion for music? My lessons properly prepare students for what is needed to execute their journey as a musician. Lessons will be customized to meet the needs of the students. I have five years of teaching students from ages five to fifty and over twenty years of experience as a musician. Students will learn core music essentials such as music theory, ear training, sight reading, and more. And for songwriters I offer lessons on songwriting and structuring.

Bachelor of Arts in a guitar Performance and Pedagogy..... Teaching All levels, styles, ages, and abilities. Lessons for the Blind will also be available! Can teach Acoustic, Electric Guitar & Ukulele! Theory, sight reading, song writing and style classes available! 20 + years of teaching experience in private lessons, group lessons and university level instruction!

I enjoy giving lessons tailored to each student's needs and goals. From those who have never picked up a guitar to those who are auditioning for a major music college, I love to help others learn how amazing the guitar is.

My style is geared toward the individual, but I do specialize more in teaching: songwriting on guitar, music theory on guitar, developing great technique, how to read notes and tab on guitar, and learning my student's favorite songs and adapting them to fit their skill level.

I have been teaching guitar for over twelve years, and have professional songwriting experience (over 50 compositions published), band and recording experience (major radio-play in America and Europe), and I am classically trained and have a degree in music.

Let me help you achieve your music dreams!

I have been playing guitar since I was twelve, now 40 years. I am a student of Lyle Workman who is known for his studio and soundtrack work such as Super Bad, Yes Man, 40 Year Old Virgin, and Get Him to the Greek to name a few. Lyle has also played live with Sting and Beck. What makes taking lesson's from me unique is that I have studied and played all types of techniques and styles. No matter what you are looking to learn I can teach you! Styles include; Classical, Rock, Blues, Metal. Techniques include; Speed picking, alternate picking, finger exercises, hand coordination, finger tapping, finger picking. I also teach; Theory, Modes, and Scales