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

Guitar lessons taught in acoustic, electric, and more in Naperville
Naperville guitar lessons for students in Brookdale, Ashbury, White Eagle
Snehasis taught 6 days ago
The session involved guitar practice, focusing on a solo and exercises to improve technique. The student worked on precision with eighth notes, triplets, and pentatonic scales, receiving feedback from the tutor on timing and execution. A follow-up session was scheduled for later the same day.
Triplet Rhythms
Pentatonic Scales
Guitar Solos
String Bending
Collin taught about 1 month ago
Collin guided the learner, who resides in Downtown Naperville, through rhythm exercises, sharps, flats, and chord stacks on the guitar. They practiced applying these concepts to songs and began learning AC/DC's "TNT," focusing on the main riff and power chords. Collin recommended listening to "TNT" to internalize its offbeat timing and chord patterns.
Eighth Rests
Sharps
Flats
Chord Stacks
Open Strings in Chords
Power Chords
Andy taught 3 months ago
During a recent guitar lesson, Andy taught Cara new guitar techniques, including chord variations, finger exercises, and scale practice. Cara actively worked on fingerpicking patterns, chord changes, and a C scale in different positions on the neck. They also discussed preparing a Carol King song for their next lesson, highlighting the importance of scales for finger dexterity and improvisation.
C Chord Variations
1-4 Chord Change (G to C with G Bass)
Travis Picking Thumb Movement
C Major Scale (Open Position)
Movable Scales
Marco taught 3 months ago
During a recent guitar lesson, Marco coached Jared on refining his right-hand technique, a crucial aspect of guitar playing, to enhance speed, fluidity, and rhythm. Jared received detailed advice on forearm rotation, alternate picking, pick angles, and pick thicknesses. Marco also recommended that Jared study other players and practice with a metronome. As a follow-up, Marco plans to send Jared a video of Corey Wong demonstrating right-hand exercises.
Alternate Picking
Right-Hand Technique
Importance of Rhythm
Pick Grip and Angle
Experimentation and Personal Style
Importance of Monitoring
Patrick taught 3 months ago
During a recent guitar lesson, Patrick guided Catheline through essential exercises, focusing on scales, finger positioning, and chord techniques, and introduced her to the song "Romansa." Catheline actively practiced the G major scale in various positions and began learning "Romansa," concentrating on its melody and chord transitions. For homework, she will practice the second position, review the third screenshot in her G major scale folder, and practice playing all notes on the E string to improve familiarity with notes in "Romansa."
Second Position
Intervals
Bar Chords
Relative Keys
Right-Hand Technique
Shraddha taught 3 months ago
Shraddha recently provided Tyler with a comprehensive guitar lesson, delving into various aspects of music theory to elevate his playing. The instruction encompassed rhythm, chord shapes and inversions, voice leading, triads, major and pentatonic scales, the CAGED system, power chords, diminished chords, Roman numeral notation, relative major/minor scales, chord progressions, and modal interchange, illustrated with examples like "Crazy Train" and "Layla," along with intervals. For his continued practice, Tyler was assigned homework to refine his scales and chord shapes in preparation for their subsequent lesson.
Rhythm Guide
Major Scale Formula
Relative Major and Minor
Modal Interchange
Intervals
Triads and Inversions
Voice Leading
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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.


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