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About
Hello, my name is Kevin McClain of McMusic Lessons & Performances. I offer music lessons online, by house call, and here at my studio in Palos Hills, IL.. I appreciate you taking the time to view my profile. Please note, due to a high volume of non-responsive requests in combination with the high cost teachers pay to contact, non-local requests indicating options other than online will not be responded to. If you are requesting online music lessons please be sure to select only the online option within the details of your request. You can find us on Google Maps by searching the name, McMusic Lessons & Performances in Palos Hills, IL.
With studies in music and cognition, I save my students years of time and frustration, compared to you average lesson today. I do this by implementing studies and exercise to strengthen the cognitive tools used to learn and play.
Music lessons for children and adults are followed by step by step practice outlines. Custom video examples of songs and exercises are also provided with full enrollment. Single music lessons and discounted enrollment plans are available with discounts based on the length of enrollment purchased. Discounts bring rates down to $30 a lesson with qualifying enrollment.
Enjoy flexible scheduling, free make-up lessons, weekly progress reports, step by step practice outlines, custom video examples, and online student profiles with lessons tailored to your specific goals and interests. Learn to play by ear, read and write music, theory and it's application to songs of interest, or simply play your favorite song(s).
I currently have new availability. As the sole a proprietor of McMusic Lessons & Performances, time slots are limited. Send me a message. I would love the chance to discuss how and why my lessons are the most optimized path to learning music for beginning hobbyists and serious musicians.
Overview
Hired 23 times
Background checked
1 employee
18 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 10:00 pmMon9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Zelle.
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2025
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Classical
Country
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and value.
Great 4.7
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Emma M.
Aug 29, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kevin has been very helpful and understanding of my needs with the guitar. He responds very quick and I think I can learn a lot from him!
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Country • Folk • Classical • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
McMusic Lessons & Performances's reply
Hi Emma, thanks for the review. I really enjoy teaching you. You are very perceptive to abstract musical concepts and seem to absorb the information and techniques very well. You are an ideal student!
-Kevin
Guitar Lessons
Elizabeth F.
Jul 29, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I liked to apologize. I mistakenly messaged you by mistake. I do appreciate your quick response. I would love to take music lessons but I am no longer in the state. I have a granddaughter now and I left her my piano she’ll be 5 next April. I don’t know when like them to begin so just let me know and and I’ll contact you when you give us the green light. Thank you again so much.
McMusic Lessons & Performances's reply
Thank you for the review. I'd like to reiterate that they also provide live video chat music lessons if you were interested in trying it out. As for your granddaughter, we can get her started at any time. In any case, you can register for a trial music lesson at www.mcmusiclessons.musicteachershelper.com/registration-music-lesson-trial. No payment information is required for registration and there is no obligation to continues to continue.
Piano Lessons
Tory B.
Apr 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’ve had one lesson with Kevin and he is amazing. He’s very easy to follow and understand.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
McMusic Lessons & Performances's reply
Thanks for the review Tory. I really appreciate it.
Guitar Lessons
Suman K.
Oct 16, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are very satisfied with the progress of our 10 Yrs old Son. All Credit goes to Kevin, a Very Talented Musician and Excellent Teacher. Very Professional and Prompt in Scheduling and Billing Communication.
Piano Lessons
Dwight
Jan 14, 2025
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From Google
I've been looking for a teacher to actually teach me how to navigate and explore music rather than just regurgitate basic Theory and exercises. Kevin really puts everything into perspective. If you're looking to learn music in addition to playing your instrument, this is the guy to see.
McMusic Lessons & Performances's reply
Thank you for the great review Dwight. I've enjoyed teaching you and look forward to continue working with you. We've only scratched the surface.
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Kevin Mcclain
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Music lessons are charged on a pay as you go basis with options to prepay for discounted rates based on the length of enrollment purchased in advance. Customers can purchase a single lesson to experience before committing to extended periods of enrollment for discounted rates upto.
1. Quarterly Prepaid Discounted Enrollment $35/0.5 hr/wk/3mo (1st payment to include this 4 months to avoid prorated rates on the 1st month)
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2. Monthly prepaid discounted enrollment $40/0.5 hr/wk/mo prepaid one month in advance. (1st payment includes an 2 months to avoid prorated rates on the 1st month)
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3. Month to month enrollment $45 / 0.5 hr/wk
4. Pay as you go enrollment single lessons $50 / 0.5 hr/wk.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To get started customers can register for a phone conference to discuss musical goals, availability, and enrollment options before purchase. No payment is required to register. Availability is provided in order of registration. After discussing the details payment will book requested time slots and guarantee availability. No time slots are guaranteed until payment has been made.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Though I am primarily classically-trained, as a student of theory and composition I study, write, perform, and teach in a variety of styles and genre. I been playing rock, alternative, funk, jazz, improvisation, and formally studied music all throughout grade school, high school, and college. He received his associate's degree from Moraine Valley Community College where he studied Theory I - IV, classical piano, classical guitar, and played guitar in the Moraine Valley Jazz Band. I was recommended to the guitar and composition programs at DePaul University School of Music in Chicago, Illinois. I currently study music theory and cognition and I'm fascinated with music's effects on the human brain and potential medical uses as a therapy.
