Award-Winning Guitar Tutors serving Forest Park, IL

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

...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 of them! No music will be left behind and every student will excel, that is my passion!

...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 setting. Some of my personal interests include guitar, board games, baseball, running, and music. I am general a level-headed...

...been playing the violin and piano since I was 4 years old. Then, I began to sing and perform in musicals. In high school, I joined Musicality (AGT Season 11 semi-finalists). Then, in 2017, I was offered the position of Staff Member in the group where I assist in running sectionals, teaching music, and arranging...

Hi! I am a guitarist/composer/improviser based out of Chicago. I play all kinds of music and would love to help you along in your musical journey, no matter what level, style, or age. I look forward to meeting you.

...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 any popular song...

...being able to record music and bring your ideas into existence is a crucially important part of establishing yourself as a musician and songwriter, and every bit as important as learning how to shred guitar licks up and down the neck. I would love to show you how and demonstrate techniques in the world of...

...many years, and have lots of experience producing, mixing, and composing records. I 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...

...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 this point!

...in Materials Science & Engineering and a minor in Psychology. I believe that in math and science you need to understand what problem you are trying to solve and why you are trying to solve it, and once you can grasp the big picture, you can then focus on solving problems by focusing on the...

...2014 I spent 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...

...rock guitar, and I am also comfortable reading sheet music and teaching students 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...