Collin Young
Train with a graduate of Metalworks Institute who teaches with empathy, skill, and strong theory insight.




Guitar lessons - Collin Young
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Collin - Know your guitar teacher
I'm Collin Young, a seasoned guitar tutor with a Bachelor's degree and over 15 years of experience. My passion for music led me to explore every aspect of guitar playing, from chord progressions to fingerstyle techniques. Through personalized online lessons, I specialize in nurturing college-level students in guitar and bass guitar. With expertise in music theory, scales, and a variety of genres, I craft lessons that resonate with each student's learning style. Join me to dive into the world of music with expert guidance tailored just for you.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Scales and Modes
Ear training
Collin graduated from Metalworks Institute

Guitar lessons quick guide
My teaching approach is rooted in empathy, musical expressiveness, and creativity. I seamlessly blend music theory, performance coaching, and personalized tutoring to elevate your learning experience. Specializing in Guitar and Bass Guitar lessons, I leverage tech tools like Amp Simulators, DAWs, and Ear Training Software for interactive online learning. Whether following A-Levels, AP Programs, or other curricula, I tailor lessons to college-level students. With over two decades of experience, I adapt lessons to suit your goals and music preferences, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment where we explore fundamentals, spark creativity, and most importantly, enjoy the musical journey together.

Guitar concept taught by Collin
Collin guided Sheri through a guitar lesson, focusing on chord transitions, correct fingering, and note identification in various songs. They worked on pieces incorporating C, E, and G7 chords, and an AC/DC song introduced Sheri to power chords and string bending techniques. Sheri is tasked with practicing these songs during the week to improve her playing and understanding of the concepts covered. The city for this lesson was not specified.
Power Chords
Guitar Bend Technique
Open Notes in Chords
Specific Fingering for Chords
Reading Stacked Notes (Chords)
Collin taught Hannah guitar, focusing on reading tabs and chord boxes, practicing the E minor and G chords for "We Will Rock You," and introducing basic music theory concepts like whole, half, and quarter notes. Hannah practiced exercises from the "Missaga Rockstars" series to improve her rhythm. For the next session, Hannah will work on "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons and continue practicing the exercises.
Half Rest
Guitar Tablature (Tab)
Chord Boxes
Whole Note
Half Note
Quarter Note
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
Power Chords
Flats
Chord Stacks
Open Strings in Chords
During their recent guitar lesson, Collin and Sheri focused on flats, eighth rests, and applying these concepts to songs such as 'Highway to Hell'. Sheri honed her skills by identifying and playing flat notes, counting rhythms with rests, and improving her transitions and fingering. They also reviewed the 'del segno' notation and will continue their work on the songs.
Del Segno (D.S.)
Natural Symbol
Eighth Rests
Flats on Open Strings
Flats on Fretted Notes
Collin and Sheri's music theory lesson focused on understanding whole and half-tone relationships between notes on the guitar fretboard. Sheri actively practiced identifying notes across various strings and fret positions, applying the concepts of whole and half steps. Despite encountering technical audio difficulties, they continued their instruction, prioritizing note identification.
12th Fret Rule
Exceptions (E-F
B-C)
Whole Tone vs. Half Tone
Natural Notes on Guitar
During their recent guitar lesson, Collin and Sheri honed various techniques, including hammer-ons and pull-offs, and delved into music theory concerning whole and half tones. Sheri dedicated time to "Country Roads" and commenced learning "Highway to Hell." For their upcoming lesson, Collin tasked them with continued practice on these pieces and techniques.
Hammer-ons & Pull-offs
12th Fret Rule
Power Chords
Half Tone
Whole Tone
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for adults
Guitar for intermediate
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Looping Pedals
Chord Diagram Apps
Metronome Apps
Amp Simulators
Guitar Tuner Apps
Free lesson slots
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