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Jesús Rivera - Guitar lessons in Naperville

Hi! I’m Jesús Enrique Rivera Cobos, a passionate guitarist, music tutor, and audiovisual producer with over 10 years of experience in music performance and education. I specialize in guitar (acoustic & electric) and enjoy helping students of all levels unlock their creativity and confidence through music. I graduated with a degree in Audiovisual Production and Filmmaking, which allows me to bring a creative and multimedia approach to my teaching. Whether you’re just picking up a guitar for the first time or want to improve your technique, songwriting, or stage presence, I’ll guide you with a personalized, fun, and motivating method. Let’s make music make sense—and make it yours. Can't wait to meet you guys! Music isn’t just sound—it’s self-expression, connection, and joy. Let’s turn practice into passion, and passion into progress.

Bachelors

11+ Year of exp

Chords and Rhythms · Scales and Modes · Guitar for beginners · Music theory · Ear training · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Chord Progressions · Guitar Techniques · Fingerstyle · Songs and Repertoire

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4.8

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Abdiel Villarreal - Guitar lessons in Naperville

I'm Abdiel Villarreal, a Bachelors-educated guitar tutor with over 5 years of experience offering personalized lessons in Acoustic, Electric, Classical, and Bass Guitar. My specialties include Chord Progressions, Ear Training, Guitar Techniques, and more. I cater to students of all levels from school to professionals. With a focus on chord progressions, scales, and strumming techniques, I ensure each lesson is engaging and effective. Let's strum our way to mastering the guitar together! Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or refining advanced skills, my tailored lessons adapt to your goals. Learn to play your favorite songs, improvise confidently, and understand the theory behind the music—all in a supportive, motivating environment. Join me to unlock your full musical potential and enjoy the journey!!

Bachelors

1+ Year of exp

Ear training · Music theory · Fingerstyle · Chords and Rhythms · Scales and Modes · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Chord Progressions · Guitar Techniques · Songs and Repertoire · Guitar for beginners

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4.8

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Arthur Yearsley - Guitar lessons in Naperville

Hiya! I'm Arthur, a 22 year old guitarist born in the UK, raised in New Zealand, and has now found himself abroad in the USA post-degree. I have been playing guitar for nearly 15 years, and have experience performing at festivals, at schools, in musical theatre, in bars, venues and the big stages too. Before I left to study at the esteemed Berklee College of Music, I began teaching beginner guitar lessons throughout my hometown, and have been helping people step their foot into the world of guitar and music ever since. I think that music has a place in everyones heart, and I admire the differences in taste and genre that I discover in every new person I meet. Having played for so long, my list of influences has grown to unimaginable proportions, and I like to think that I can play and adapt to any style, any time. My lessons are flexible - I want my students to essentially lead, as I focus on specific things they want to learn. This can be anything from specific tunes, to learning theory around the guitar neck, to mastering techniques in order to play anything they want. More than anything, I hope that my lessons are fun, and that I can be someone fun to talk and jam with. Cheers!

Bachelors

4+ Year of exp

Scales and Modes · Guitar Techniques · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Guitar for beginners · Ear training · Chords and Rhythms · Music theory

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4.8

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Johann Mevs - Guitar lessons in Naperville

Hi! My name is Johann Mevs. I am a guitarist, singer, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from San Juan, Puerto Rico. I have been studying music since the early age of 10. In 2018 in got my Associates Degree in Guitar Performance from Holland College, a Berklee College of Music satellite school. And in 2022 I graduated from Los Angeles College of Music with a Bachelors Degree in Music Production & Recording. My specialties in teaching guitar range from chord progressions to finger style techniques, catering to beginners, kids, adults, and advanced players. I cover acoustic and electric guitar, focusing on music theory, scales, and a wide catalogue of songs that we can learn. With me, you'll master strumming, picking, and ear training, making learning both fun and rewarding. Let's strum our way to your guitar mastery together!!!

Bachelors

5+ Year of exp

Songs and Repertoire · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Guitar Techniques · Music theory · Chord Progressions · Scales and Modes · Chords and Rhythms · Guitar for beginners · Ear training · Fingerstyle

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4.8

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Jamie Cunningham - Guitar lessons in Naperville

I have been playing & creating music now for over half of my life. If half of a lifetime, 12+ albums/EPs of original music (both solo and in bands); hundreds of songs played at hundreds of shows and in dozens of places has taught me one thing, it's this: "We don't serious music, we play music." (which I heard said live by Jason Mraz at his Hollywood Bowl show on October 5th, 2012 - thanks for pulling that verbal arrow out of the proverbial quiver). Which is why as a guitar teacher, my main goal is to do everything within my power to introduce you to the world of this amazing instrument and NEVER kill your enthusiasm for wanting to play it. I will NOT take that away from you; I will only enhance it. You WILL learn how to play guitar in the ways that you've dreamed of from me. End of story. I don't make you buy random books of chords or scales and I don't assign or demand you ever to do any specific kind of homework. I teach by learning SONGS - the songs that YOU want to learn. The ones that WHEN you actually experience what it feels like in your own body and being to play, you lose your sh-... mind. Any age and any level of playing experience is welcome. As of this moment, of the students that I get to teach in person, my youngest is 5 and my oldest is 70. Music is for everybody. While the things within music that move us may all be very different, they move us all in equally profound ways. You WILL learn how to play Guitar, in the exact ways that you are wanting and dreaming of. YOU are our curriculum. Now, think of 2-3 songs that if you were to experience yourself actually playing on guitar, you would LOSE YOUR SH-...MIND. Then book a lesson with me and let's get going. I'm waiting on You, here. .

Diploma

5+ Year of exp

Chord Progressions · Fingerstyle · Songs and Repertoire · Guitar for beginners · Guitar Techniques · Chords and Rhythms · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Ear training · Music theory

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4.8

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Leander Louis Cyril Clement - Guitar lessons in Naperville

Hi, I'm Leander Louis Cyril Clement, your future guitar guide! With a master’s degree and over five years of experience, I offer fun and personalized lessons in acoustic, electric, and classical guitar. From soulful fingerstyle to powerful chord progressions and deep music theory, I prepare sessions to your unique goals. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned player, we’ll jam, learn, and grow together. Lessons are dynamic, interactive, and built around your pace and style. I believe learning guitar should be exciting, not overwhelming. Let’s make your musical journey exciting, inspiring, and unforgettable. Ready to strum your story? Let’s turn your passion into powerful playing, one chord at a time! I’m here to help you build confidence, master techniques, and truly enjoy the process. Your sound is unique, let’s make it shine!

Masters

5+ Year of exp

Fingerstyle · Scales and Modes · Guitar Techniques · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Ear training · Music theory · Chords and Rhythms · Guitar for beginners · Songs and Repertoire · Chord Progressions

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4.8

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Jack Rowe - Guitar lessons in Naperville

Hi there! My name is Jack Rowe and I want to be your new guitar teacher! I have taught electric and acoustic guitar for the last 15 years, with a wide knowledge of techniques, theory, scales, modes, improvisation, and learning and working things out by ear as some of my main strengths. I'm also a gigging musician so everything you learn from me can be put into practice on stage!! I'm primarily a self taught player, and I I help budding players get going from very beginning, intermediate players avoid the pitfalls that all players face, and can take advanced guitar players through the trickiest of techniques! If you're wanting to tackle big iconic rock solos, play the blues, strum away around a barbecue, or improvise with the best of them - I can help you!! So if you're just starting your journey, or are well on your way have hit a wall, or just want to improve in general - i'm here for you!

Diploma

15+ Year of exp

Ear training · Chords and Rhythms · Scales and Modes · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Guitar Techniques · Guitar for beginners · Chord Progressions

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4.8

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Jason Adams - Guitar lessons in Naperville

I'm Jason Adams, a Bachelors-educated guitar teacher with over a decade of experience offering personalized guitar and other instrumentation lessons. I specialize in a wide array of subjects including Classical, Acoustic, Electric, and Bass guitar. My specialties range from Chord Progressions and Music Theory to fingerstyle, Modes, and Song Repertoire. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I tailor lessons to suit your level. With my expert teaching, you'll master chords, scales, and technique effortlessly all the way from simple tunes to shredding scale work! As well as guitar, I also play and teach piano, drums, violin, banjo, mandolin, and cello. I teach all brass instrumentation such as trumpet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, french horn, and cornet. I teach how to read sheet music in treble cleft, bass cleft, and C cleft. If you're wanting to learn how to record, produce, engineer, I have 8 years experience and would love to help bring your ideas to life! Look forward to working with you!

Bachelors

10+ Year of exp

Fingerstyle · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Ear training · Guitar for beginners · Chords and Rhythms · Music theory · Guitar Techniques · Songs and Repertoire · Chord Progressions · Scales and Modes

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4.8

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Bruno Coz - Guitar lessons in Naperville

Bruno Coz is a Peruvian guitarist with a deep connection to Latin American music. He began his studies at the National University of Music in Lima, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music. He later completed a Master’s degree in Classical Guitar at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, studying under renowned professors Joseph Pecoraro and Marco Sartor. Bruno has performed in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil, focusing on both classical and traditional folk music from Latin America. He is an active member of a guitar duo and has collaborated with various ensembles. His participation in numerous international guitar festivals has enriched his approach and technique, exposing him to a wide range of styles and perspectives. With over five years of teaching experience, Bruno offers lessons in guitar, piano, and music theory in both English and Spanish. He works with students of all ages and skill levels, always aiming to make music a joyful and meaningful experience. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your skills, Bruno is passionate about helping you grow—because music is for everyone, and it’s never too late to begin.

Masters

5+ Year of exp

Fingerstyle · Chords and Rhythms · Guitar for beginners · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Music theory · Ear training · Chord Progressions · Songs and Repertoire · Scales and Modes · Guitar Techniques

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4.8

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Nikk Palumbo - Guitar lessons in Naperville

Music is my life, everything is rhythm, all you need is love. I have been playing music since childhood, initially self-taught, later going on to learn proper technique and theory as well as the Indian classical system. From experience I can say this is NOT an effective way to learn. It's much better to have someone help you through the process! I have been privately teaching music for over 15 years to students of all different: -Learning ability -Age groups, from 8 to 70 years old -Instruments, from piano to tuba -Goals I find 1 on 1 instruction to be the best, as it allows me to focus on the needs and the learning style of the student, and I find it exceptionally rewarding to work with differently abled children- it helps their self-esteem and brings them joy when they get a hold of it, most of the time they will really go far with it! I also have been tutoring in academic subject (reading, math, history, literature, science) applying the same principles and helping students to realize their potential!! This is not an AI generated summary, I wrote this one myself :)

Diploma

15+ Year of exp

Guitar for beginners · Music theory · Fingerstyle · Chord Progressions · Strumming and Picking Techniques · Scales and Modes · Songs and Repertoire · Guitar Techniques · Ear training · Chords and Rhythms

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4.8

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Guitar lessons taught in acoustic, electric, and more in Naperville

Naperville guitar lessons for students in Brookdale, Ashbury, White Eagle

Christopher taught 4 days ago

Feb 22, 2026, 10:50 am (CST)

The Tutor and Student worked on various guitar techniques, including picking styles, power chords, and playing specific song sections from Nirvana and Journey. They practiced interpreting tablature and applying techniques to achieve authentic sounds, with plans to continue practicing these elements.

Alternate Picking vs. Economy Picking

Power Chords

Scratch Technique in Guitar

Guitar Pickup Positions and Tone

Andy taught 25 days ago

Feb 01, 2026, 02:59 pm (CST)

The class focused on advanced audio mixing techniques in a Digital Audio Workstation. The tutor guided the student through concepts like busing, compression, EQ, reverb, and delay, using practical demonstrations and explaining their application on a musical track. The session included a discussion on creative decision-making and common mixing advice, with plans for the student to practice the learned techniques.

Bus Tracks and Parallel Compression

Gain Staging and EQ Strategies

Tempo Sync and Delay Effects

Compression: The Basics

Sends vs. Inserts and Bus Reverb

Ear Fatigue and Reference Tracks

Reverb Types and Characteristics

Jose taught 26 days ago

Jan 31, 2026, 10:26 am (CST)

The Student and Tutor worked through various bass guitar riffs and song structures, focusing on advanced techniques such as sixteenth notes, precise rhythmic execution, and chord change navigation. They analyzed specific song sections from "The King's," "Peter Gunn Theme," and "Don't Look Back in Anger," with the Student tasked to practice these elements further.

Understanding Rhythm and Timing: 16th Notes

Transposition and The Five Fret Rule

Understanding Chord Progressions and Root Notes

Musical Dynamics and Song Structure

Jimena taught 27 days ago

Jan 30, 2026, 10:31 am (CST)

The tutor and student worked on guitar technique, including finger exercises and practicing specific songs. They focused on improving chord accuracy, timing, and finger dexterity, and were introduced to the concept of power chords for a new song.

Power Chords

Finger Strength and Dexterity Exercises

Chord Voicings and Transitions

Musical Structure and Song Analysis

Patrick taught 28 days ago

Jan 29, 2026, 12:01 pm (CST)

The Tutor and Student worked on understanding musical notation, focusing on the treble clef and its relation to pitches. They practiced playing notes and rhythms on the guitar, including concepts like time signatures, rests, and power chords, with the goal of improving note reading and rhythmic accuracy.

The Music Staff and Pitch Recognition

Rhythm and Meter: The Time Signature

Guitar Fretting and Hand Position Fundamentals

Power Chords: The Foundation of Rock Guitar

Ruby taught 28 days ago

Jan 29, 2026, 11:31 am (CST)

The Tutor introduced and practiced guitar techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides, building upon the Student's ability to read tablature. They worked on applying these techniques within a song structure, "Here Comes the Sun," and the Tutor provided tablature for further practice.

Reading Guitar Tabs

Hammer-On Technique

Pull-Off Technique

Slide Technique

Reading Chord Diagrams vs. Single Notes in Tabs

Guitar classes near Naperville with acoustic, bass, and electric focus and beyond

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Ideal for aspiring band members and solo players.

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Quiet, unplugged, and full of feeling.

Electric Guitar

Play loud, fast, and clean with confidence.

Acoustic Guitar

Calm and expressive sessions for acoustic lovers.

Guitar Beginners

No pressure learning – just progress and fun.

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Keith Mayer rated Matias

Downtown Naperville, Naperville

11 months ago

Taking guitar lessons with Matias Staton has completely transformed my playing. I’m now tackling solos that once felt way out of reach, and I can play most of them confidently.

Giancarlo Nielsen rated Shukhrat

West Highlands, Naperville

about 1 year ago

What stands out about Shukhrat is his practical modal theory guitar lessons made dorian, Mixolydian amd Aeolian fun and musical to use in real compositions. I have had so many tutors around West Highlands over the years but he till now was my best choice!

Rebecca Garcia rated Willy

River Run, Naperville

about 1 year ago

I really appreciate how well-organized and lead groove focused the guitar lessons are with Willy . The learning phrasing journey with him over speed transformed my improvisation into something musical.

Mary Molina rated Mickaela

Tall Grass, Naperville

about 1 year ago

Living in Naperville, I took guitar lessons from Yardley . My note-reading skills and approach of storytelling has changed everything for me.

Delilah Nelson rated Paula

Old Farm, Naperville

about 1 year ago

This has been an amazing journey of learning. Robinson doesn't just show me how to play; they also explain why specific techniques are effective. I'm from Old farm and having a teacher like them here is a blessing. Their emotional phrasing technique helped me with my solos.

Charity Brooks rated Arkapravo

Tall Grass, Naperville

over 1 year ago

My aim in guitar lessons was to perform entire pieces solo without backing, and my teacher Arkapravo has excelled in this area and taught me how to layer melody, chords and bass lines together. We concentrate on well-known tracks that resonate with me, Ultimately, these lessons have perfectly fulfilled my initial aspirations.

Naperville's Guitar Scene: Venues, Gear, and Education for Every Player

The Venues: A Stage for Every Player

Naperville offers a diverse array of venues, providing a platform for guitarists of all styles and at all stages of their careers. For those seeking an intimate, listening-room experience, Pfeiffer Hall on the campus of North Central College is a premier destination, hosting a variety of acoustic and singer-songwriter performances. The downtown area is dotted with bars and restaurants that are cornerstones of the live music circuit, such as The Lantern Tavern and Grill and Quigley's Irish Pub, which regularly feature solo acoustic acts and full bands. For larger outdoor events, the Naperville Community Concert Centre in Central Park provides a scenic backdrop for summer concerts and festivals, giving local and regional guitarists a chance to play for substantial crowds.

The Gear and the Community: A Network of Support

A guitarist is nothing without their instrument, and Naperville provides the necessary support to keep them playing. Ellman's Music Centre, a long-standing local institution, is a key resource, offering a wide selection of new and used guitars, amplifiers, and accessories. Beyond retail, these local music stores function as community hubs where musicians can connect, get advice, and find out about local happenings. This network is bolstered by community organisations and events that celebrate local music. The city's numerous festivals and public concert series provide paid opportunities for musicians and demonstrate a tangible, city-wide commitment to supporting its local artists.

A Hub for Music Education

The foundation of any strong music community is education, and Naperville is rich with resources for aspiring guitarists. School of Rock Naperville offers a unique, performance-based curriculum where students learn by rehearsing and performing in a real band setting. For those seeking a more traditional or personalised approach, institutions like the Naperville Music Academy and Ellman's Music Centre provide private guitar lessons for all ages and skill levels, covering everything from basic chords to advanced theory and technique. These schools are instrumental in nurturing the next generation of Naperville's guitar players.

Frequently asked questions

Are guitar tutors in Naperville experienced with students preparing for school concerts or music exams?

Many students at Naperville Central and Naperville North high schools participate in music programs that require strong guitar skills. A private tutor can help students practice pieces, improve technique, and build confidence for concerts or ILMEA auditions.

What should I expect in terms of guitar lesson costs in Naperville?

Lesson prices vary, but many families appreciate the affordability of private tutors found through services like Wiingy. With competitive rates and the benefit of personalized lessons, it’s an investment that often pays off in faster skill development. Plus, most tutors offer a free trial lesson to see if it’s the right fit.

Can guitar lessons in Naperville accommodate busy schedules?

Tutors in Naperville often offer flexible timing to work around school, work, or extracurricular activities. Wiingy’s platform allows you to easily find tutors who fit your availability, helping you maintain consistent progress without disrupting your routine.

How does the local music scene in Naperville influence guitar learning opportunities?

Naperville has a vibrant local music community with events like the Naperville Jazz Festival and numerous open mic nights. Guitar students can gain inspiration from these experiences, and tutors often help prepare learners to perform confidently at such venues.

How can I find a guitar tutor who adapts lessons to my learning pace and style?

Choosing a tutor who personalizes lessons to your unique pace and musical interests is key to steady progress. Many top tutors on platforms like Wiingy focus on 1 on 1 private sessions, allowing for tailored guidance that keeps you motivated and helps you develop skills effectively.

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