Jeff Keefer Music

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About

I've been a Music Teacher & Performer for over 30 years!! Music is a huge part of my Life!!. I want to share anything I can , with each and every Student of mine, that will help them reach their own personal goals.

Watching a new student grow and learn..and become excited about grasping new material...and becoming more confident, as they perfect their skills.

I teach 60 min lessons..weekly or biweekly..... 1st initial Lesson is Free!!..

I'm Available weekdays 3pm-8pm..weekends 9am-3pm....contact me with what day/times you'd prefer.

Check out my Promo Teaching Video

https://youtu.be/XtzpSMDkD4U

Guitar..Piano .. Bass Guitar. $40 lesson ..Price Discount Packages available.

Located in Rockford,Illinois...teach onsite @home studio or zoom online

Highlights

Hired 25 times

1 employee

45 years in business

Serves Rockford , IL

Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Zelle

Social media

Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Folk

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

60 minutes

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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Reviews

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Richard F.

I have been taking guitar lessons from Jeff for five years and during that time my skills have improved significantly and I have yet to get bored with repetition. I have been playing (or attempting to play) the guitar for several decades, starting as a young teenager, and have taken lessons on and off during that time, as life and career allowed. For me and my skill set and personality, Jeff is definitely the best teacher I’ve had.

Jeff tailors the lessons to the individual. Over the years my interests have changed and Jeff designs lessons to meet them. We have spent a lot of time on finger picking, flat picking and strumming patterns. Regardless of what we’re working on, Jeff holds me accountable (in a very nice and encouraging way) for doing the skill correctly. As he says, the quickest way to play faster is to slow down and play correctly.

Over the years, Jeff and I have covered a large number of musical styles, from rock to jazz, from 60’s pop to classic country. Jeff’s performance career lends itself to learning these styles in a practical way and in a manner the original artist played them, and not just the way the song appears in a book. The best part of any lesson is when we play together along with the artist’s recording and I can briefly pretend I’m on stage. Because of my vintage, nothing beats when Jeff and I jam to classic Beatles tunes.

Regardless of your age or skill level, it is worth your time to take lessons from Jeff.

December 10, 2022

Joe B.

Jeff is very patient kind and knowledgeable. He is willing to teach any aspect of playing guitar, as well as providing a student with a plethora of available music, as well as honoring a students request for music that he will learn to help the student grow. He is truly a gift and his style is applicable to all age groups.

December 09, 2022

Alan O.

Jeff teaches in a way that makes it easy to get the basic chords down (and program your untrained fingers to play those chords). He finds songs you love so you can play along with at the beginning to make it enjoyable, and not a task..He then challenges your skills to take it to the next level and play the more complex chords through great chord breakdown and practice tips…fantastic teacher that gets it with trying to help beginners…we want to play songs we love straight away, and Jeff provides that!

December 09, 2022

Jose M.

Great guy with lots of musical experience! Hes very patient and works with you at whatever level youre at.

December 09, 2022

Glenn G.

Very knowledgeable and adapts to my musical interests.

Always finds music to keep me engaged and challenged

December 09, 2022

Jenna A.

Jeff will learn/ make charts for any songs that you want to learn. He is a great teacher. I have been taking piano lessons from him for years.

December 08, 2022

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

I schedule an initial lesson free of charge. This is where I can meet and talk with the prospective student about their musical tastes and goals. A large part of each student's enjoyment and success, is derived from the teacher's ability to coordinate what the student NEEDs to know..but also what they WANT to learn. Let's make it Fun.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Musician's Institute-Hollywood Ca 1983 Graduate...along with over 8 years of private Music Lessons

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Basic rate: $40 for 60min lesson in my Studio or Online (Zoom).1st Lesson Free....................Option: Lesson in your own Home $60.00 Hr lesson.(check for availability)

Discount Packages are available:forOnsight/Zoom

3 lesson plan: $115

6 lesson plan $225

8 lesson plan $295

12 lesson plan $430

Save more w each plan.!!!

How did you get started teaching?

After I Graduated from GIT(Guitar Institute) in Hollywood,Ca..in 82/83...I began taking Teaching jobs. Initially just Guitar....but by 1990 I began Teaching Guitar, Piano & Bass Guitar.

What types of students have you worked with?

Over 30 some years of Teaching..

I have taught Male & Female..All Levels -Ages 6 - 90.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Ask if the Teacher offers a Free Initial Visit(I Do!!)...Gives the Student & Teacher ..a chance to meet & Ask more questions. This way they're more prepared..know what to expect , initially...and make a good choice about moving forward.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Do I need an Instrument.?.

Suggestions (If I Dont yet Own One)..

Onsite .. Online..or In Home.. 60 min...

Sightreading?..is it necessary??

Any supplies needed?

Services offered

Guitar

Piano

Bass Guitar

Jeff Keefer Music

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Specialties

Musical styles

Guitar style

Has instrument

Years experience

Able to read music

Lesson length

Student's age

Photos and videos

Reviews

Richard F.

Joe B.

Alan O.

Jose M.

Glenn G.

Jenna A.

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

How did you get started teaching?

What types of students have you worked with?

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

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