Guitar lessons near me in Rockford, IL

Nathanael Koenig guided John Garcia through an extensive guitar lesson focused on the CAGED system, covering major and minor scales, movable chord shapes, and seventh chord variations. John practiced applying the C, A, G, E, and D shapes across the fretboard in the key of C major, and Nathanael explained music theory concepts like tertiary harmony and avoid notes. The lesson aimed to equip John with a deeper understanding of chord and scale relationships for versatile guitar playing.

Shannon and Rhorie had a guitar lesson where they practiced "Wonderwall" and started learning "Cigarette Daydreams," focusing on the intro, verse, and interlude. Rhorie worked on chord changes and strumming patterns, particularly the B minor. Shannon apologized for technical difficulties at the start and suggested Rhorie practice the sections covered, with the option to explore the chorus or verse two.

Marco Flores guided Pia Best through a guitar lesson focused on learning a solo and understanding song structure. Pia practiced the solo with Marco's guidance on finger placement and melody, and they reviewed the order and repetition of song sections. Marco offered to provide a written guide to the song's structure and encouraged Pia to practice over the summer.

Lewis tutored John on guitar, focusing on improving his strumming patterns using an online drum machine to visualize rhythm. They worked on "Danny Boy" and "What a Wonderful World." Lewis assigned John to practice with the drum machine and explore the rhythm of "What a Wonderful World" for the next session.

Melody Duxfield's guitar lesson with Salon No Mind involves addressing guitar issues (broken string, rattling) and learning riffs from bands like Audio Slave and Block Party. The lesson focuses on specific techniques like finger placement, slides, and palm muting, with adjustments made for timing and speed. The next lesson is rescheduled for two weeks later.

Patrick taught Jessica flamenco guitar techniques, including strumming patterns, chord voicings (G7, C over G, B diminished, D minor 9 over F), bar chords, and the "prio" technique. Jessica practiced chord progressions and finger exercises, particularly struggling with the "prio" technique and the D minor 9 chord. Patrick assigned practice on the material covered and suggested Jessica review the tune "Veransa" to reinforce the concepts.