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About
*I am very detailed oriented, patient and have highly honed skills and extensive experience, having taught for larger music companies and now my very own, "Good Vibrations School of Music". I teach theory as well as technique and highly personalize your experience based upon your interests, goals and skill level.
*I am extremely professional and passionate about music and am highly disciplined with my own ongoing practice and education. I am progressive and creative and hold myself to a very high standard of music excellence and impart my knowledge and creativity with patience and diligence.
*By the way, I am also available to teach lessons on the weekend, not only in the evenings but from 1 to 3 p.m.!
Overview
Hired 12 times
Serves Saint Charles, IL
Background checked
2 employees
25 years in business
Business hours
Sun5:00 pm - 10:00 pmMon5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Guitar type
Acoustic
Electric
Work location
My customers travel to me
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Markos G.
Apr 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Nick is an outstanding guitar instructor with a patient, encouraging approach that’s perfect for beginners. He breaks down the basics in a way that’s easy to understand, making the lesson fun and approachable. His clear explanations and personalized guidance help build confidence right from the start. Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or just need a refresher, Nick creates a relaxed environment where progress feels natural. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a solid and enjoyable introduction to guitar.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location
Guitar Lessons
Jim F.
Oct 22, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
After sporadic (failed) attempts at trying to learn how to play the guitar on my own, I decided to find a teacher. I've only had a handful of lessons thus far, and I'm already making progress. Nick has been great to work with.
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
Mark N.
May 23, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Nick is very knowledgeable about many types of guitar music. He teaches very good techniques, incorporating music theory, proper fingerings and posture. He's very open to teaching you any type of music you like. Above all, the time I spend with Nick is a lot of fun. He's very enthusiast. My guitar playing has improved significantly and I've added a lot of new songs to my repertoire. He teaches from a music room in the basement of his house. It makes for a very private, quiet place for lessons, which is great. I highly recommend him as a guitar teacher.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • I travel to the guitar teacher
Guitar Lessons
Bryce R.
Nov 3, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Nick has been a very good teacher at an incredibly fair price. I've been playing guitar for 20 years and have had lots of instruction. Nick is very well versed in theory and technique and is able to challenge me every week to improve my skills. Highly recommended
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
Jacob W.
Oct 20, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Nick is an excellent teacher he works with me at my pace and is always willing to slow down or speed up if feel I'm ready he is easy to talk to and has the experience of a life time of guitar playing to back himself up I would recommend him to people of all ages trying to learn guitat
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
Credentials
Background Check
Nicholas Nieto
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I continue to take paid online courses and paid video courses and also have purchased extensive at home use courses that are on dvd. I have a large and ever expanding collection of theory and other music books for work and challenge and enjoyment. I have used these since college. I spend many hours per day practicing.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
At a very young age my parents exposed me to many types of music and provided instruments and training, recognizing early on, as my instructors did, my potential and talent. I dedicated myself to serious lifelong practice as a priority and love teaching.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Teaching guitar and keyboards and also mixing, composing and producing music.
