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Advanced guitar instructors near Chicago, IL

Advanced guitar lessons in Chicago, IL begin with guitar teachers assessing technique and goals, and they use metronomes, recording tools, and notation to train timing and improvisation. They teach amp setup and stage skills for local venues, and practice may help boost playing confidence.

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Avatar for Sam, StookU Team Leader
Avatar for Sam, StookU Team Leader
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Sam, StookU Team Leader
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Sam, StookU Team Leader

Great 4.7

(140)

Great 4.7

(140)

In high demand
  • 209 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 209 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL

Online now

Heather L. says, "My daughter has been taking classes at Stook U Music for about a month, and we’ve had a great experience. They’ve been incredibly patient with her as she learns—and with me as well. When our second month started, my card was declined due to my bank issuing a new one. Instead of disrupting her lessons, they reached out to me directly and assured me that going forward they would contact me if there was ever an issue, rather than removing her from class. That level of communication and understanding really stood out. They were kind and patient throughout the entire process and even went above and beyond by helping me explore lessons for myself—offering discounts, options, and following up with zero pressure. It’s clear they genuinely care about their students and families. I highly recommend Stook U Music."See more
Heather L. says, "My daughter has been taking classes at Stook U Music for about a month, and we’ve had a great experience. They’ve been incredibly patient with her as she learns—and with me as well. When our second month started, my card was declined due to my bank issuing a new one. Instead of disrupting her lessons, they reached out to me directly and assured me that going forward they would contact me if there was ever an issue, rather than removing her from class. That level of communication and understanding really stood out. They were kind and patient throughout the entire process and even went above and beyond by helping me explore lessons for myself—offering discounts, options, and following up with zero pressure. It’s clear they genuinely care about their students and families. I highly recommend Stook U Music."
Avatar for Peter Amos Guitar Lessons
Avatar for Peter Amos Guitar Lessons
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Peter Amos Guitar Lessons
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Peter Amos Guitar Lessons

Exceptional 5.0

(6)

Exceptional 5.0

(6)

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

Online now

Caleb S. says, "I have been playing guitar lightly on and off for 30 years. I have been around guitar enough to somewhat discern talent and skill. When I decided I wanted to start over and learn classical guitar from a professional teacher I went hunting for a great teacher. Before starting lessons with Peter I met with a couple other guitar teachers and gauged them against others I have known. I chose Peter because I found him to be everything I was looking for. Peter is smart. He is both a highly skilled player and a talented teacher. He is dedicated to teaching guitar vs teachers who don’t primarily play guitar or teachers who don’t have any training in guitar pedagogy. Peter is a great communicator in general, which has helped us navigate my complicated schedule and tailor my instruction to my needs and interests. Peter seems to be flexible and realistic with the curriculum he devised for me and the goals we set. Peter has a great personality for teaching. In the journey of developing guitar skill, I think he is a great guide. He knows the art, he knows how to teach it, he knows how to do hard things, how to overcome challenges, and he has a deep trove of experiences to draw from in lessons. My lessons with him have been fun, helpful, and well structured. For the kind of guitar playing I am interested in, my search is over, Peter is a great teacher."See more
Caleb S. says, "I have been playing guitar lightly on and off for 30 years. I have been around guitar enough to somewhat discern talent and skill. When I decided I wanted to start over and learn classical guitar from a professional teacher I went hunting for a great teacher. Before starting lessons with Peter I met with a couple other guitar teachers and gauged them against others I have known. I chose Peter because I found him to be everything I was looking for. Peter is smart. He is both a highly skilled player and a talented teacher. He is dedicated to teaching guitar vs teachers who don’t primarily play guitar or teachers who don’t have any training in guitar pedagogy. Peter is a great communicator in general, which has helped us navigate my complicated schedule and tailor my instruction to my needs and interests. Peter seems to be flexible and realistic with the curriculum he devised for me and the goals we set. Peter has a great personality for teaching. In the journey of developing guitar skill, I think he is a great guide. He knows the art, he knows how to teach it, he knows how to do hard things, how to overcome challenges, and he has a deep trove of experiences to draw from in lessons. My lessons with him have been fun, helpful, and well structured. For the kind of guitar playing I am interested in, my search is over, Peter is a great teacher."
Avatar for *Online Lessons Only* Michael Pihakis
Avatar for *Online Lessons Only* Michael Pihakis
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*Online Lessons Only* Michael Pihakis
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*Online Lessons Only* Michael Pihakis

Exceptional 5.0

(11)

Exceptional 5.0

(11)

  • 10 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 10 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Gene C. says, "As an older student, my learning ability and retention are not as good as they were when I was younger. Michael has the patience to work with people who may need a little extra time to absorb new material. He explains things clearly and will spend extra time going over challenging parts of a lesson. I’ve had numerous teachers over the last 15 years and he is the best."See more
Gene C. says, "As an older student, my learning ability and retention are not as good as they were when I was younger. Michael has the patience to work with people who may need a little extra time to absorb new material. He explains things clearly and will spend extra time going over challenging parts of a lesson. I’ve had numerous teachers over the last 15 years and he is the best."
Avatar for All In Music
Avatar for All In Music
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All In Music
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All In Music

Exceptional 5.0

(26)

Exceptional 5.0

(26)

  • 2 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 2 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Jesse P. says, "Gaurav is the man for the guitar!! I’ve been working with him for over a year and I’m already delivering face-melting solos (well I’m working on it). Working with Gaurav is a ton of fun and he breaks things down so that your playing becomes easier and engaging, not tedious. This is key for anyone just starting out or for a seasoned amateur like myself. I can’t speak for pros but Gaurav certainly is one. If you want to shred on a metal solo or play Nashville-style, Gaurav can show you how. Best teacher I’ve ever had, hands down!!"See more
Jesse P. says, "Gaurav is the man for the guitar!! I’ve been working with him for over a year and I’m already delivering face-melting solos (well I’m working on it). Working with Gaurav is a ton of fun and he breaks things down so that your playing becomes easier and engaging, not tedious. This is key for anyone just starting out or for a seasoned amateur like myself. I can’t speak for pros but Gaurav certainly is one. If you want to shred on a metal solo or play Nashville-style, Gaurav can show you how. Best teacher I’ve ever had, hands down!!"
Avatar for Learn Music from a Pro! Jeff Brent (online only)
Avatar for Learn Music from a Pro! Jeff Brent (online only)
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Learn Music from a Pro! Jeff Brent (online only)
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Learn Music from a Pro! Jeff Brent (online only)

Top Pro

Very good 4.5

(14)

Very good 4.5

(14)

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

Online now

Mitchell M. says, "Jeff has been working with my 15 year old son and is always ready for a challenge. My son just started with an electric guitar and has enjoyed his time with Jeff. He's very easy going and responds quickly. Obviously very experienced. Thank you for your work and ease of access!"See more
Mitchell M. says, "Jeff has been working with my 15 year old son and is always ready for a challenge. My son just started with an electric guitar and has enjoyed his time with Jeff. He's very easy going and responds quickly. Obviously very experienced. Thank you for your work and ease of access!"
Avatar for Ian's Music Lessons
Avatar for Ian's Music Lessons
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Ian's Music Lessons
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Ian's Music Lessons

Excellent 4.9

(10)

Excellent 4.9

(10)

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

Online now

Anna L. says, "I've been taking lessons with Ian for over 7 years now. We started in person on ukulele. A year in, Covid came along and we shifted to virtual. I figured I would miss the in person lessons but virtual has been amazing and now I know they can be great if done well- which he does. And it's also nice to not have to leave the house! We have a shared Dropbox folder. He sends files to see and read and even recordings to practice along with in between lessons. Also, a couple years ago, I wanted to shift to guitar and so we did and it was seamless. He took much of what I learned on ukulele and used it to help me understand the guitar better. I still take lessons with Ian to this day and I couldn't recommend him more!"See more
Anna L. says, "I've been taking lessons with Ian for over 7 years now. We started in person on ukulele. A year in, Covid came along and we shifted to virtual. I figured I would miss the in person lessons but virtual has been amazing and now I know they can be great if done well- which he does. And it's also nice to not have to leave the house! We have a shared Dropbox folder. He sends files to see and read and even recordings to practice along with in between lessons. Also, a couple years ago, I wanted to shift to guitar and so we did and it was seamless. He took much of what I learned on ukulele and used it to help me understand the guitar better. I still take lessons with Ian to this day and I couldn't recommend him more!"
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Reviews for Chicago advanced guitar instructors on Thumbtack

From Anthony S.

Paul’s Guitar & Bass Guitar Lessons
Paul’s Guitar & Bass Guitar Lessons
I have been playing guitar for several years and had a good foundation but was hitting a wall making any real progress, especially when it came to learning guitar theory. I had tried several other methods of self teaching, Youtube/Patreon channels and even group classes, but was not having any success. I was a bit apprehensive on starting personal lessons, but I have made vastly more progress over the last 6 months with Paul than I had made over the previous 3 years trying other methods. I think the biggest thing that stands out to me is Paul's personalized way of teaching. He has tailored specific exercises that have helped me learn concepts that I have tried to understand for years and how they are incorporated into different songs that we will work on. Prior to starting lessons, Paul sent out a questionnaire to get an understanding of experience level, goals, fav artists, etc. Every song that we have worked on to better understand the concepts has been from an artist that I had noted in that questionnaire, which makes "practice" much more fun an approachable. Little things like that have gone a long way and I think really set Paul apart. Paul has also helped me overcome some bad habits that I have picked up along the way, which has also really helped to elevate my playing. I would highly recommend Paul for any level guitar player from beginner to advanced who is interested in taking their playing to the next level. Really looking forward to continuing my guitar playing journey with Paul's exceptional guidance!
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