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Alistair Bramwell - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...y, and expressive musicality to enhance your playing abilities. I utilize tech tools like amp simulators, chord diagram apps, and ear training soft

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Keith Lewis - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...goals. Whether you're into electric or acoustic, I've got you covered. Let's strum our way to mastering chords, scales, and your favorite songs tog

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(22)

$33

$32

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LAW Bailey - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

..., scales, and repertoire building to enhance your skills. From strumming techniques to intricate chords, I tailor each session to your learning sty

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Ethan Moskowitz - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...nto my teaching to help students not only improve technically but also connect more deeply with their instrument, body, and inner voice. Whether yo

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Lucas Esposito - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...g contemporary repertoire with modern techniques. My lessons are dynamic and personalized, helping students of all levels build solid technique, co

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Trevor Hemsworth - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...t's strum our way to success! I offer personalized guitar lessons focusing on enhancing technique, musicality, and performance. Each session is tai

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Marie Captain - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...your specific needs and goals. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together! I am a Guitar Tutor specializing in acoustic and electric guitar

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Alekh Jhawar - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...students receive tailored guidance on complex techniques, theory application, soloing, composition, and performance skills. I incorporate ear train

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$26

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McKinley Hudson - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...music since I earned my Bachelor's in Music Composition in 2014. Though writing music is often regarded as a subjective field, music theory consist

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Christa Golding - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...tor holding a B.F.A. degree. Specializing in guitar, I offer a personalized learning approach tailored to students of all levels, from kids to adul

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Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

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Guitar Beginners

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Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

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Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Calm and expressive sessions for acoustic lovers.

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

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Shannon taught Rhorie 4 days ago

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Shannon Liddy guided Rhorie in a guitar lesson, focusing on improving strumming patterns and chord transitions in "Wonderwall" and "Cigarette Daydreams." Rhorie practiced specific sections of "Cigarette Daydreams," with Shannon providing tips on strumming techniques, finger placement for barre chords, and song structure. Rhorie was assigned to practice page one of "Cigarette Daydreams" and experiment with different strumming methods.

Strumming Patterns

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Pick Thickness

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Shannon taught Heath 4 days ago

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Shannon led Rhys in a guitar lesson centered on mastering the song "Bad Habits." They dissected the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus, focusing on finger placement and smooth transitions. Rhys practiced specific sections and received techniques to improve his playing, with plans to learn the second half of the chorus next week.

Chord Transitions

Using Color Markers

Song Structure and Repetition

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Patrick taught Zachary 13 days ago

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Patrick guided Zachary through guitar techniques, focusing on chord changes, strumming patterns, and finger exercises for a specific song. Zachary practiced transitioning between chords and implementing new strumming patterns, while Patrick offered real-time feedback and modifications. Patrick will upload chord charts to Google Drive and suggested Zachary practice the verse and chorus sections daily, using a metronome.

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Yiting taught Christina 29 days ago

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Yiting Xia tutored Yellow Daffodil in a guitar and singing lesson, working on songs like "I'll Fly Away," "Brown Eyed Girl," and "Blowin' in the Wind." They addressed chord progressions, tuning, and alternative chord voicings, with Yiting introducing a C major scale exercise. Due to finger pain, they focused on simpler sections, and Yellow Daffodil was asked to send the chords for "Our Town" for the next lesson.

Chorus Structure

Tuning the Guitar

Chord Variations

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Snehasis taught Leon about 1 month ago

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Snehasis Bose instructed Leon Love on guitar techniques, specifically bending and raking, and introduced a new lick. Leon struggled with the exercises and expressed fatigue. They scheduled a shorter 30-minute session for the next day at 8:30 and Snehasis updated something related to "Heat".

Guitar Bending

Right-Hand Muting (Guitar)

Guitar Raking

Scale Practice

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Tomás taught Emmet about 1 month ago

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Tomi provided Emmet with a beginner guitar lesson centered on chords, strumming, and rhythm, using the song "Millionaire" for practice. They worked on chord changes (G, C9, Dsus4) and addressed finger placement challenges, with Tomi emphasizing patience and rhythm. Tomi also introduced tuning and provided practice resources for Emmet.

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Guitar lessons for beginners adults, kids, and teens in Indianapolis

Andy Raven - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

... in teaching English in schools and universities, I bring structure, clarity, and warmth to every session. I’ve also spent much of my adult life wo

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Manik Taneja - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...ed tutoring approach to guitar lessons combines sight reading, progressive instruction, and theory integration with an engaging and empathetic styl

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Adam Lapolla - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...hensive learning experience. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I provide engaging lessons tailored to your individual nee

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Niraj Pandit - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

... teaching Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, and Bass Guitar lessons is centered around creativity, ear training, engaging practices, sight

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Abigail Ajala - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

With over a decade of experience, I'm Abigail Ajala, a guitar tutor holding a BA in Commercial Music. I specialize in chord progressions, fingerstyle,

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Tomás Insaurralde - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...g my passion for music through guitar lessons for over a decade, blending creativity, theory, and empathy in my teaching style. My focus spans a va

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Kushagra Tomar - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

... discover the artistry behind each note. Together, we will create music that speaks to your soul and resonates with your unique style. Elevate your

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Melissa Fankhauser - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...ofessional musician honing your skills, I cater to all levels and ages. My educational background includes a degree where I honed my composition an

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Farhad Mir Mohammad Sadeghi - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...sical journey together and discover the endless possibilities that await us in the realm of music. My personalized approach to guitar lessons blend

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Dan Falabella - Guitar lessons Indianapolis

...ge-level students. I blend sight reading, progressive instruction, and technique-focused sessions to enhance musical skills. By incorporating eleme

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Konnor Daniel rated George

Indianapolis, IN

about 1 month ago

In Indianapolis, IN, George ’s firm yet encouraging approach helped me master fingerpicking and grow more confident in my playing.

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Marely Owens rated Aleksandra

Indianapolis, IN

about 2 months ago

The spark returned to my teen’s love for guitar through Kirovska ’s lessons in Indianapolis, IN. Her song choices and upbeat teaching style made all the difference.

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Kolton Baird rated Christian

Speedway, Indianapolis

6 months ago

In Speedway the Guitar lessons of Christian have gained quite the following. My son a huge Stevie Ray Vaughan fan has sharpened his skills with bends, slides, and vibrato, thanks to the groove focused method Christian uses to bring out the best in his students.

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Selina Wade rated Ana

Geist, Indianapolis

6 months ago

With Jula guidance a high school senior aspiring to Berklee's online guitar curriculum successfully navigated the application process in Geist. Through her lessonns she developed an audition recording that highlighted her proficiency in rapid consecutive picking expressive melodic shaping and imaginative improvisations ultimately leading to her acceptance into the program.

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Blaine Miller rated Keith

Wayne Township, Indianapolis

6 months ago

Keith ’s lessons in Wayne Township helped a distracted 9th grader rediscover his love for rhythm guitar. his group jam sessions and breakdowns of pop songs made learning barre chords enjoyable and social.

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Eugene Clayton rated Laura

Meridian-Kessler, Indianapolis

7 months ago

Forero expert guidance in Meridian Kessler really paid off. Thanks to her work on things like alternative chord voicings rhythmic accompaniment and bassline construction she not only secured a spot in the school's jazz group but is now confidently improvising solos.

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Lara Murray rated Ashlen

Old Northside, Indianapolis

7 months ago

Ashlen ’s classical guitar lessons in Old Northside provided structure to a young student transitioning from piano to guitar. The 10-year-old quickly mastered tremolo and arpeggio techniques, all thanks to Ashlen ’s focused and methodical teaching.

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Rodolfo Duarte rated Jyotirmaya

Nora, Indianapolis

8 months ago

After every lesson in Nora my son always smiles. He learned basic chords, fun riffs, and engaging strumming exercises with Jyotirmaya in Guitar lessons. Now he loves playing Beatles tunes for the family on weekends.

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Learning Guitar in Indianapolis - Chords After the Assembly Line

From the Factory Floor to the Fretboard

From the Factory Floor to the Fretboard

After graduating from Butler University, Derrick Jones found himself working long shifts at a local auto manufacturing plant in Indianapolis. The work is steady and demanding, filled with machinery, coordination, and repetition. By the time his day ends, he’s physically drained. But rather than collapse into the couch, Derrick picks up his guitar and logs into a virtual guitar lesson with his tutor, Loopyllu whom he found on Wiingy. It’s not just about learning guitar. It’s about unwinding through it.

In their first lesson, they focused on finger dexterity and chord changes. Derrick tackled the tricky D minor and worked through transitions between A minor and E major. They also explored guitar tabs and basic scale patterns. These sessions were grounding in a different way than factory work, less about speed, more about rhythm and feel. Loopyllu encouraged small wins, like smoother chord transitions and understanding lead versus rhythm guitar roles. After talking about guitar hum issues, they even spent time reviewing gear like noise gate pedals and wah effects.
 


Layering Knowledge, One Guitar Lesson at a Time

Layering Knowledge, One Guitar Lesson at a Time

By the second session, Derrick had a new goal: learning the chords for “Danny Boy.” Loopyllu introduced C major, F minor, and the idea of time signatures like 3/4 and 4/4. Derrick also got a primer on the circle of fifths, helping him understand how keys work together. Lessons weren’t just about technique, they tied musical theory into what he was playing.

The third and fourth lessons pushed Derrick further. Reading tabs felt less intimidating, especially after decoding string names and fretboard positions. Derrick practiced “Humpty Dumpty” as a way to connect theory with sound. Eventually, he began identifying note names on the sheet using mnemonics like "FACE" and "Every Good Boy Deserves Football." Loopyllu explained drop D tuning and how that changes power chords, a concept that made sense when Derrick started experimenting with songs like “Reptilia.” Between shifts and short breaks, Derrick squeezes in practice wherever he can. Sometimes it’s in the breakroom during lunch, or after a quick grocery run near his neighborhood in Irvington. The rhythm of the city, steady, reliable, mirrors the way he’s learning. Each day is about repetition, and each repetition leads to progress.

On weekends, he’ll sometimes bring his guitar to a friend’s porch in Fountain Square. The neighborhood’s indie spirit and street murals offer a subtle reminder of how creativity can spring from routine. And every now and then, he visits the Melody Inn for a night of local bands, another thread connecting his growing skills with the city’s vibrant, if understated, music scene.
 


Playing Through the Everyday Life in Indianapolis

Playing Through the Everyday Life in Indianapolis

Indianapolis might not have the flash of bigger music cities, but for someone like Derrick, it offers just the right tempo. It’s a place where working-class focus meets creative outlets. The lessons have become a routine, as regular as checking into work at the plant. Guided by Loopyllu’s steady feedback and a growing understanding of technique and theory, Derrick’s playing has matured quickly. He may be early in his journey, but his commitment is real, and his sound is starting to reflect that. In a city built on hard work and reliability, Derrick is learning to add his own music to the mix, one chord at a time.
 

Frequently asked questions

What’s a typical hourly rate for private guitar teachers in Indianapolis?

In Indianapolis, guitar lessons generally range from $35 to $55 per hour. Rates can shift depending on lesson length, genre focus, and whether theory is included.

Are there guitar instructors in Indianapolis who offer genre specific training?

Yes many teachers specialize in particular genres, like jazz, funk, or even fingerstyle folk. You can usually find someone to match your musical interests.

Where do students get a chance to perform in Indy?

Local open mics, school concerts, and events at The Jazz Kitchen or IndyFringe often welcome performers. Some tutors help students prepare for these as part of their lesson goals.

Can adults with no prior experience take lessons here?

Absolutely. In fact, many tutors enjoy working with adult beginners. Wiingy can help match you with someone who works well with adults and builds lessons around your goals.

Do lessons cover music theory and songwriting too?

Many do. If you’re interested in writing your own songs or understanding how music works, you’ll find tutors who weave theory into their sessions naturally.

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