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Top 10 guitar teachers in Wheaton, IL

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Musical Expressions Of Illinois

Musical Expressions Of Illinois

5.0(4)
35 hires on Lessons
Serves Naperville, IL
Jerry N. says, "The instructor is great" Read more
Music With Pat Wilt

Music With Pat Wilt

5.0(3)
Offers online services
4 hires on Lessons
Serves Batavia, IL
Anne C. says, "Pat is a marvelous musician and a very down-to-earth and understanding friend in the time I have known her. My third-grade granddaughter loves her as a teacher." Read more
Guitar Lessons With Kevin M Buck

Guitar Lessons With Kevin M Buck

New on Lessons
Offers online services
4 hires on Lessons
Serves Lockport, IL
I am a professional guitarist and have been teaching guitar for over twenty years. I also have three solo albums and have written a book entitled “Guitar in Theory and Practice.” All lessons are taught at my home studio in Lockport (not far from I-355 and 159th Street), recorded, and emailed to you that night. Lessons are $25 for a half hour and $50 for an hour.
Mike Felten

Mike Felten

5.0(2)
Offers online services
2 hires on Lessons
Serves Franklin Park, IL
Michael H. says, "Professional, patient, and a great teacher." Read more
Justin Kellerman's Guitar Academy

Justin Kellerman's Guitar Academy

New on Lessons
Offers online services
3 hires on Lessons
Serves Elgin, IL
Guitarist, Composer, and Recording Artist offering private lessons. In person, or via Skype/Zoom. I have taught many, ranging from Children, up to Professional Touring Musicians. I've been involved in musical projects featuring current or former members of Meshuggah, Scar Symmetry, Nocturnal Rites, Necrophagist, Alkaloid, Blotted Science, Triptykon, Obscura, Exist, Soulfly, Borknagar, Serenity, Pathosray, November’s Doom, and The Skull. What do you get? Beginner to Advanced training in: -Technique -Theory -Composition -Song Writing -Music Business -Recording -Production I teach all genres of music Metal, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical, Cou...
Guitar Lessons And More With Matt O'Brien

Guitar Lessons And More With Matt O'Brien

5.0Exceptional(43)
Top Pro
Offers online services
7 hires on Lessons
Serves West Chicago, IL
Emily O. says, "Matt is a wonderful instructor. He is patient and easy to get along with. His lessons are catered specifically to each individual student and he always sends a lesson follow up. I find this helpful for my individual practice. Matt is a well-versed and talented musician. I highly recommend him for lessons." Read more
Beginner Ukulele, Guitar, Electric Bass Lessons

Beginner Ukulele, Guitar, Electric Bass Lessons

New on Lessons
Serves Naperville, IL
- 17+ years experience - I am friendly, patient, organized and knowledgeable. I tailor my lessons to meet my students current level, and I challenge my students to reach the next level of their playing *see my reviews on lessons.com and my website - www.happystrumming.org :) I have had the opportunity to play a variety of instruments - ukulele, acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, mountain dulcimer, mandolin and tin whistle. Currently I play in duet groups with a fiddle players. In that group I play guitar, mountain dulcimer, mandolin, and/or tin whistle along with the cajon drum and tambourine. I also play electric bass and ukulele in
Four Winds Vocal Artistry

Four Winds Vocal Artistry

5.0(3)
Offers online services
10 hires on Lessons
Serves Hoffman Estates, IL
Maureen S. says, "This is my second time taking lessons with Kelli Ann (the first time was years ago) and was happy to discover that she is still teaching. She is very easy to work with and tailors her approach to what each person wants to accomplish which can range from personal to professional. I think that her level of commitment is interest is the same for both. I highly recommend Four Winds Vocal Artistry!" Read more
Acoustic Guitar And Ukulele Lessons

Acoustic Guitar And Ukulele Lessons

5.0Exceptional(41)
Top Pro
48 hires on Lessons
Serves Naperville, IL
Lavisse S. says, "Explained concepts, understood limitations of my ability and was nice." Read more
New Song Music Studios Inc

New Song Music Studios Inc

New on Lessons
Offers online services
Serves Wheaton, IL
New Song Music Studios exists to provide families with creative and quality music lessons in their homes. It is our goal to know and teach our students on an individual basis while providing the benefits of being part of a studio without having to travel to one. Our main objective is to help students enjoy and have FUN in the experience of learning to make music, so that they will be lifetime participants in the appreciation of music. We enjoy in seeing the growth and accomplishments that our students make in their musical journey. Music Has been important part of our teachers lives and we love sharing that joy with our students!...

Your Guitar Lessons questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

Guitar lessons can be one of the most useful ways to improve your ability and have more fun playing guitar. Finding the right guitar lessons and the right guitar instructor can be a difficult task: you don't know what you are getting until you try it. Lessons.com is a great space for you to figure out what the best guitar lessons for you are - this can be done with ratings on the site and in extra teacher information. In addition to this, here are some things you can do to find the right guitar lessons and teachers.

Start off figuring out what style you are looking for. Is it acoustic or electric? What music styles are you looking for? From country and bluegrass all the way to heavy metal and rock, there are so many different styles of guitar music. If you are just starting out and are not sure what to begin with, this is okay. Some instructors are very good at teaching beginners and helping them find out what they are passionate and good at. If you do know what you are interested in, the best thing to do is to find an instructor that teaches that style. On Lessons.com you can do this by reading through the teacher's description.

After you have selected a style and a teacher, you may want to keep some extra questions in mind for your first guitar lesson. An in person lesson can be very valuable, if you show up, and if you do the work that the instructor gives you for when you are not meeting. One of the greatest methods of improving is to consistently play. Play multiple times a week, get those practice repetitions in.

Once you have made it to your first lesson, there are some questions you should consider asking. Ask the guitar teacher about their experience. How long have they been playing? How long have they been teaching? What are they best at? What styles do they teach? What is their method of teaching guitar lessons? What extra resources can you use to further your learning? It is key to ask these questions and listen.

Once you have taken your lesson, you may want to look for free online resources to take a guitar lesson. From finding free guitar song tab sheets to watching YouTube of the best ways to learning guitar lessons, there is a wide range of free content when it comes to learning guitar lessons. Be sure to check back here on Lessons.com for free online guitar learning content.

Right now, you are at your jumping off point. Find what you are interested in, and pick an instructor and try it out. There is no time like the present, and jumping right in to lessons can take you one step further than you were before. Before long you will discover the fun of taking lessons for guitar.

The average cost for guitar lessons is $40 to $60 per hour. Available for all ages and all skill levels of guitar playing, the pricing of individual or group guitar lessons can start as low as $20/hour. Teachers charge based on their location, years of teaching, levels of knowledge and expertise, and travel time (if applicable). Lessons can last from half an hour to a full hour, and are priced accordingly.

If you just want to learn a few chords to strum along to some songs, then learning to play the guitar really isn't that hard for most people. Many students are able to learn a few chords and get a decent strumming pattern going after a few weeks. If you've had prior experience playing an instrument, you can expect to pick it up after just a few lessons.

Private in person guitar lessons with a skilled instructor that is focused on you, your interests, and your progress is the most sought after experience and hard to replicate online. Plus, you tend to learn faster in person.

On the other hand, online guitar lessons are quickly becoming popular. The selection of teachers is not limited to those in your geographical area and you can communicate via video in real time with your teacher in the comfort of your home.

When filling out your request on Lessons.com, we recommend you select both online and local options, then compare your options and see what works best for you.

A child as young as four can begin to learn if they are really motivated and have a patient, creative, and devoted teacher. However, we've found almost all kids under six are too young to benefit from formal guitar lessons, as they require dexterity and levels of concentration children their age can't provide.

That being said, lessons do not need to be formal right off the bat, and can just provide a fun introduction. Also, your child may benefit from using a ukulele to start, as it's smaller and easier to learn, but very similar instrument.

Reviews for Wheaton guitar teachers

Recent success stories from people in the Wheaton area.
Juli G.
I love my vocal coach and everyone at Musical Expressions! After being away from music for decades, I found a group of mentors who I can just love making music with again!
Musical Expressions of Illinois
Anne C.
I have really liked her from the beginning of my phone contacts with her. She went to Instrument Exchange right away, played flutes there, and picked one she felt was excellent for Zoe. After her first lesson with Pat, Zoe (8 years old) said "I really like Mrs. Wilt. She is very funny!"
Music With Pat Wilt
Tommy F.
Got me playing sooner than I expected.
Mike Felten
Victoria S.
Matt is a phenomenal guitar teacher! He has the formal education and the passion necessary to be a truly effective instructor. After every lesson, he e-mails me a summary of what I need to work on. He makes learning guitar fun but also holds me accountable. And he teaches all ages. Lessons with Matt are the highlight of my week!
Guitar Lessons and More with Matt O'Brien
Donna W.
Kelli has been working with my son for a couple of years and has brought his voice, and his confidence, to places I never imagined! He has developed solid vocal skills and control under her guidance. She is flexible and accommodating. Just a perfect match!
Four Winds Vocal Artistry
Tom K.
Monica is an excellent teacher. This is my first endeavor learning guitar and Monica has helped me to make considerable progress, In addition, she is both patient and accommodating in her teaching approach.
Acoustic Guitar and Ukulele Lessons
Jasmine T.
My son recently started receiving lessons from Kimberly and has expressed how much he enjoys having her as his teacher. Kimberly is professional but also is relatable and has a very sincere and caring spirit.
Kimberly Steele Studio
Kasia P.
Tad has been wonderful! His expertise and training really shine through the lessons with my children. He has suggested specific books that will address their areas of need while also keeping in mind their song/style interests and goals. Tad provides challenging yet engaging lessons that have already expanded their skill level. Always communicative, courteous, and punctual, I would highly recommend Tad to anyone looking for piano lessons.
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