Guitar lessons near you in Springfield, IL
Illinois's capital, with the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield keeps a steady arts calendar going. Complete beginners and returning players study rock, country, blues, and folk in online guitar lessons. An online guitar teacher teaches chords, strumming patterns, scales, and solid rhythm. Scales, chords, and songs come together gradually, so playing feels like making music.
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Students engaged in one-on-one guitar lessons in Springfield
Classes are commonly booked in Enos Park, Harvard Park, Downtown
Eli taught 10 days ago
The Student and Tutor worked on improving the Student's timing and rhythm while playing the guitar with backing tracks. They discussed separating metronome practice from backing track usage, learned to adjust playback speed on YouTube, and practiced tracking a 12-bar blues form by counting rests and identifying chord changes. The session concluded with a homework assignment to practice clapping with a metronome at various rhythmic subdivisions to internalize tempo.
Backing Tracks vs. Metronome for Timing
Controlling Playback Speed for Practice
Developing Rhythmic Phrasing with Rests
Mastering 12-Bar Blues Form Through Counting
The 'Disappearing Metronome' Timing Drill
Collin taught 21 days ago
The Student and Tutor worked on improving guitar technique, reviewing previous songs for accuracy and speed. They introduced the 12-bar blues in the key of E, practicing new chords and transitions for "Folsom Prison Blues." The session concluded with an in-depth practice of complex strumming patterns and off-beat chord changes for "Proud Mary," with the Student assigned to continue practicing both new songs.
Understanding Sharps and Accidentals
The 12-Bar Blues Progression (I-IV-V Chords)
Smooth Chord Transitions (E-A-B7 & G-F)
Mastering Complex Strumming & Offbeat Changes
Guitar Pick Selection
Eric taught about 1 month ago
Student and Tutor reviewed guitar tuning and practiced two one-finger chords, G7 and C, focusing on smooth transitions. They then introduced and practiced power chords, discussing proper finger placement and hand posture for this essential rock technique. The Student was assigned to print a chord chart and connect their amplifier for the next session.
Tuning Review & String Names
One-Finger Chords: G7 and C
Strumming & Chord Transitions
Introduction to Power Chords (G5)
Power Chord Technique: Hand Position & Muting
Sliding Power Chords & Note Names
Safe Practice & Injury Prevention
Eli taught about 2 months ago
Student and Tutor discussed organizing guitar practice sessions using a three-part method: warm-up, old material, and new material. They clarified and labeled arpeggio and scale sheets (D minor 7, C major 7, G7, A minor pentatonic, A minor blues). The session focused on practicing A minor pentatonic soloing with backing tracks, emphasizing rhythmic phrasing, and discussed guitar ergonomics for standing play. Homework includes practicing the assigned scales and arpeggios, and experimenting with the A minor pentatonic over backing tracks.
Structured Practice Method: Grace Kelly's Approach
Understanding Arpeggios & The 2-5-1 Progression
A Minor Pentatonic Soloing with Phrasing
Efficient Fretboard Navigation & Multiple Positions
Guitar Ergonomics & Strap Adjustment
David taught about 2 months ago
Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental blues bass patterns and chord progressions. They practiced applying these concepts to specific blues songs and then extensively rehearsed "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, with a final challenge to play it from memory. The Student will resume lessons after a two-week break.
The Blues 1-4-5 Chord Progression & Fretboard Mapping
Basic Blues Bass Rhythm & Tempo Adaptation
Blues Song Form Variations
"Every Breath You Take" Outro Looping Technique
Developing Musical Ear & Memorization for Bass
Elizabeth taught 2 months ago
The tutor and student worked on improving guitar finger-picking skills, specifically focusing on executing chords and melodies in a given piece. They practiced identifying notes on the fretboard and discussed strategies for more effective practice routines, with a new song suggested for the following week.
Guitar String Identification and Fretting
Tied Notes and Note Duration
Chord Voicings and Picking Techniques
Practice Strategies for Musicians
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