Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Speaks English, German
Teaching since 2011
Bachelor's of Art in Music
- 1 Repeated Students
Play guitar like never before with expert guidance from an experienced guitarist and teacher
From topics such as reading sheet music to playing the guitar solo of your dreams, we can do it all! The desire and drive to learn is all you need!
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
11:30 AM-6 PM
Thursday
12 PM-12:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$24
45 minutes
$34
60 minutes
$50
About Michael S.
4.9
(66)
Expressing yourself is the ultimate goal of music and my job is to help you get your point across!
Like any musician, music is my life.
I love to soak it in any way I can! Whether it be listening to records, jamming with my friends or watching all the live concert footage of Stevie Ray Vaughan I can get my hands on.
I graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor’s of Art in Music with a concentration on guitar performance. Throughout my undergraduate studies I performed in various ensembles within the college’s curriculum. Currently, my solo project gives me the opportunity to continue to grow through writing and performing my own original pieces. Throughout my career I have had the honor of performing with renowned songwriters Todd Rundgren and Charlie Sexton as well as being mentored by jazz drummer Frank Donaldson of The Ramsey Lewis Quartet.
*** Lesson Details ***
Studying at the college level taught me a lot about what not to do as a teacher. The material is already difficult enough, so why would I be difficult with you?
I strive to be more of a mentor and friend rather than taskmaster. However, I do require structure and commitment to getting better. My curriculum will revolve around you and your needs with added material that I feel will help you succeed.
A typical lesson plan includes:
physical technique
chord and scale knowledge,
soloing concepts
and tying all of these ideas together by learning a song in a genre you love!
All of these concepts culminate in the discovery of your own personal voice!
*** Studio Equipment ***
My teaching studio is just steps away from the Belmont Blue Line stop! Our lessons will be held in a private practice space in my home. The large room has multiple amps and guitars, so there is no need to bring an instrument for lessons if you don't want to! (But, you do need an instrument to practice with outside of our lessons!)
ReviewsWrite a review
5
98%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
4.9
66 Reviews
Christine
Teacher's studio
Love, love, love, Michael.
What stood out to me when it got rough, is that, he never gave up on me. When I felt like giving up, he gently encouraged me. There might have been something I hadn't tried, or couldn't see, yet he helped it to all make sense. I'm playing now, although I had sever doubts in myself. I'm very grateful for him. He's a patient and tolerant man, perfect for this beginner.
Thank you, Michael.
Christine Huck
Posted Apr 10, 2023
Halley
Teacher's studio
Fun, understandable, well-paced lessons! 10/10, would learn guitar again
Posted Aug 15, 2022
Michael
Online
Amazing guitar teacher. Not just extremally talented, but also very gifted at teaching many different guitar technics and styles.
Posted May 31, 2022
Experience
Instructor
Nov, 2018 - PresentSchool of Rock
Music Theory Tutor
Aug, 2012 - May, 2013Columbia College Chicago
Guitar Instructor
Mar, 2011 - PresentIndependently and with TakeLessons
Education
Bachelor's of Art in Music
Aug, 2009 - May, 2013Columbia College Chicago
Certifications
Substitute Teaching License
Jan, 2019State of Illinois
Background checked license to teach in Chicago public and private schools
Awards
Performance Scholarship
Aug, 2012Columbia College Chicago
Languages
German
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Michael's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
11:30 AM-6 PM
Thursday
12 PM-12:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$24
45 minutes
$34
60 minutes
$50
Private Lessons
- 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
- 300+ subjects to choose from
- Meet online or in person
- Free on-demand videos and articles