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Avatar for California Virtual Guitar Academy
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California Virtual Guitar Academy
California Virtual Guitar Academy

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Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 13 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 13 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Cj V. says, "Robert was incredible to work with! He did a great job understanding where I was in my guitar playing journey and tailored our lessons specifically to help me get better. He is extremely knowledgeable as a guitar player and was able to relate to all of the different types of music that I was trying to play. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to further their guitar skills!"See more
Cj V. says, "Robert was incredible to work with! He did a great job understanding where I was in my guitar playing journey and tailored our lessons specifically to help me get better. He is extremely knowledgeable as a guitar player and was able to relate to all of the different types of music that I was trying to play. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to further their guitar skills!"
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Southern Music Academy
Southern Music Academy
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New on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • Serves Chicago, IL

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We help your child go from dreading practice to becoming a confident, skilled musician who genuinely loves to play — even if lessons haven't clicked for them before. At Southern Music Academy, our students light up because of the progress they make and the creative way we teach. There's no pressure, no annual contracts, and no boring drills. We focus on real connections, positive reinforcement, and a plan built around your child. What we offer: • In-home piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice lessons scheduled around your life • An instrument provided for your child's first month — try it before you commit. • Personalized lessons designed to meet your child right where they are Whether your child is just starting out or has struggled with lessons in the past, we meet them with patience and creativity, so practice becomes something they look forward to, not something they dread.See more
We help your child go from dreading practice to becoming a confident, skilled musician who genuinely loves to play — even if lessons haven't clicked for them before. At Southern Music Academy, our students light up because of the progress they make and the creative way we teach. There's no pressure, no annual contracts, and no boring drills. We focus on real connections, positive reinforcement, and a plan built around your child. What we offer: • In-home piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice lessons scheduled around your life • An instrument provided for your child's first month — try it before you commit. • Personalized lessons designed to meet your child right where they are Whether your child is just starting out or has struggled with lessons in the past, we meet them with patience and creativity, so practice becomes something they look forward to, not something they dread.
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Jaime’s Guitar Studio | Online Lessons
Jaime’s Guitar Studio | Online Lessons

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Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 199 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 199 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL

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Melanie K. says, "I highly recommend Jaime to anyone wanting to learn guitar, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve. Before I started taking lessons with him over a year ago, I had only dabbled with guitar and couldn’t really play. I have a very busy job, and I wanted to do something creative outside of work. Taking online lessons has been the perfect solution because it’s convenient and has allowed me to stay consistent. Even though the lessons are online, Jaime does an excellent job demonstrating techniques, correcting my playing, and providing clear instruction. He’s incredibly patient and explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand. He breaks techniques down into manageable steps, so I never felt overwhelmed. He tailors each lesson to my goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, which has kept me motivated to continue learning. He also gives clear guidance on what to practice between lessons, so my practice time is productive. One of my goals was to learn classical guitar while also learning chords and Jaime’s been able to teach me both by learning to read and play guitar tabs. Jaime is always professional, prepared, and punctual, and every lesson feels worthwhile. As a busy working professional, I especially appreciate that he’s helped me make steady progress without needing to spend hours practicing every day. He’s made something I thought was beyond my abilities feel completely achievable. If you’ve always wanted to learn guitar but thought it was too difficult or that you didn’t have enough time, I can honestly say he’s made it possible for me. A year ago I never imagined I’d be playing classical pieces as well as some pop rock songs. His patience, teaching style, and ability to teach so effectively online have made all the difference. I can’t recommend him highly enough."See more
Melanie K. says, "I highly recommend Jaime to anyone wanting to learn guitar, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve. Before I started taking lessons with him over a year ago, I had only dabbled with guitar and couldn’t really play. I have a very busy job, and I wanted to do something creative outside of work. Taking online lessons has been the perfect solution because it’s convenient and has allowed me to stay consistent. Even though the lessons are online, Jaime does an excellent job demonstrating techniques, correcting my playing, and providing clear instruction. He’s incredibly patient and explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand. He breaks techniques down into manageable steps, so I never felt overwhelmed. He tailors each lesson to my goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, which has kept me motivated to continue learning. He also gives clear guidance on what to practice between lessons, so my practice time is productive. One of my goals was to learn classical guitar while also learning chords and Jaime’s been able to teach me both by learning to read and play guitar tabs. Jaime is always professional, prepared, and punctual, and every lesson feels worthwhile. As a busy working professional, I especially appreciate that he’s helped me make steady progress without needing to spend hours practicing every day. He’s made something I thought was beyond my abilities feel completely achievable. If you’ve always wanted to learn guitar but thought it was too difficult or that you didn’t have enough time, I can honestly say he’s made it possible for me. A year ago I never imagined I’d be playing classical pieces as well as some pop rock songs. His patience, teaching style, and ability to teach so effectively online have made all the difference. I can’t recommend him highly enough."
Avatar for Online Lessons with Rich Campanella
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Online Lessons with Rich Campanella
Online Lessons with Rich Campanella

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 62 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 62 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL

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Spencer R. says, "I've been taking lessons from Rich for years now and he is awesome! He is very patient and explains things very well and if you have questions he is very good at explaining things in different ways. Also is relaxed and creates a comfortable environment that makes it easy to talk about topics such as music theory in a fun way that clicks."See more
Spencer R. says, "I've been taking lessons from Rich for years now and he is awesome! He is very patient and explains things very well and if you have questions he is very good at explaining things in different ways. Also is relaxed and creates a comfortable environment that makes it easy to talk about topics such as music theory in a fun way that clicks."
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