Guitar lessons near you in Joliet, IL

Student and Tutor began by reviewing previous guitar bend exercises, focusing on accurate string and fret placement. The session then introduced the concept of fingerstyle guitar, including finger notation and an initial open-string practice pattern. The Student also practiced the bridge and solo sections of 'Free Falling,' culminating in a full-song attempt at 100% speed, with continued practice recommended for the upcoming week.

The Student and Tutor focused on guitar techniques and music theory. They practiced pentatonic and blues scales, learned a Stevie Ray Vaughn riff, and explored concepts like chord identification and the cyclical nature of notes on the fretboard, relating them to piano keys. The Tutor encouraged the Student to continue practicing songs like 'Layla' and 'Cocaine' and to independently develop exercises, with the next session scheduled for two weeks later due to travel.

Student and Tutor continued their guitar lesson, focusing on a specific song. They practiced chord progressions including E minor, A, D, and C within the song's verse, and began working on a new strumming technique for the chorus. The Tutor encouraged the Student to practice the song by themselves for improved timing and chord changes.

The Student and Tutor focused on fundamental guitar techniques and theory. They practiced right-hand alternate picking, left-hand finger exercises, and combined hand coordination for improved muscle memory. The session also covered E minor chord correction, an introduction to guitar pickups and their impact on tone, and the initial steps of learning a basic riff. For homework, the Student is to practice all new exercises and chords, paying close attention to fingering and picking techniques.

The Student and Tutor worked on new guitar techniques, starting with a review of basic chords and then introducing C major and G major chords. They learned two shapes of the pentatonic blues scale and practiced a new finger dexterity exercise across the fretboard. The Student was assigned to practice these new chords, scale shapes, and finger exercises for the upcoming week.

The tutor and student worked on practicing and improving two guitar songs, "Every Breath You Take" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." The student received feedback on finger placement, note accuracy, and tuning, with encouragement to continue practicing these pieces.