Award-Winning Guitar Tutors serving Elmwood Park, IL

I am currently a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, working towards a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

...sense of hearing be restricted to one subject? That's music, but because music is created by psychology, math, science, dance, history, poetry, nature, and most importantly us... we won't acknowledge those restrictions. In my classes every type of music has a purpose and an environment, and as scholars of our own ears we'll explore all...

...student pursuing his Master's in Physics who loves to learn, and hopes he can share his own experiences with others. With 5 years of college level physics and mathematics courses, along with 8 years of Latin, I believe I have the knowledge set to succeed in aiding others to achieve in an academic and personal...

...Member in the group where I assist in running sectionals, teaching music, and arranging music. Now, I am the Associate Director of Musicality. At Columbia, I was in XCEND Show Choir where I was the Vocal Director for one year. I arranged and taught all vocals and I helped run rehearsals. Music is my passion...

...guitar should be an avenue of personal development and self expression, but above all else it should be fun! This is why I will avoid teaching rigorous music theory. Instead, I will focus on developing the muscle memory and tonal awareness necessary for a student to begin writing their own original compositions, or to learn...

...light. I can teach you the important must know aspects of music theory, but I think ones songwriting skills should not be confined to the laws of musical craftsmanship, and should be expanded upon the idea that "If it sounds good, it is good". I also have a solid knowledge and understanding of modern music...

...studied composition at Berklee College of Music and am continuously learning more about music theory and techniques. I am a a proud Varsity Tutor and am excited to help clients reach there musical goals- whether that be a better understanding of an instrument, certain songs/styles, or composing and recording there own songs.

...playing guitar. Have also played alto sax, tuba and banjo. Current focus is jazz, but I'm proficient in blues, metal, and bluegrass. Currently play guitar for the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, a 16 piece big band playing jazz standard repertoire, as well as some modern charts. Excited about sharing the knowledge that got me to...

...we had science outreach days where we presented and explained demonstrations to students and I was a very busy tutor throughout high school and early college years. I believe in teaching students not only subject material, but also how to check their work and know it is correct and larger test taking strategies.

...time visiting family in Germany, the source of invaluable insights on the language and culture. After 16 years of school with some truly wonderful teachers, I am still passionate about all I have learned. I hold firmly to an idea I first encountered as a high school freshman reading Jon Krakauer's "Into The Wild," scribbled...

...to read sheet music. I am comfortable teaching students of all ages how to learn to play the guitar. Teaching guitar was my first job, and it's something that I derive much joy from. I look forward to getting to know where you want to go musically and helping you get there!