Guitar Lessons, Downers Grove IL Area

[Ian Minton]

Hi Gang,

I'm new to the forum and very grateful to be here.

I'm pretty much self taught with the guitar, have only been playing about a year now. But I grew up in Choir, Band (playing Sax), and Piano from 12 to 17.

I'm looking for a teacher that could provide a structured plan and guide me on my journey. I'll be 44 this year and would like to grow with the acoustic guitar and be able to influence my two small Sons to develop a love and respect for music as I have.

I'm in the Downers Grove IL area and would like to find somebody local, long term, and affordable.

Thanks so much- please take the time to PM me if you have any suggestions or are yourself interested in a mutually equitable arrangement.

[frankmcr]

Have you considered the Old Town School of Folk Music? Not the private lessons, but taking a class. If you're relatively new, and learning on your own, a class might give you some context for where you are now and what you need to work on most at this stage.

[mr. beaumont]

Did you check out Tobias music? Well run shop, I'd imagine they have good teachers...I feel they wouldn't tolerate incompetency

[ManyMartinMan]

Music teachers are like therapists. I would drive around to several in your area and interview them to make sure they understand, and can accommodate, your wants.

[Ian Minton]

Originally Posted by frankmcr

Have you considered the Old Town School of Folk Music? Not the private lessons, but taking a class. If you're relatively new, and learning on your own, a class might give you some context for where you are now and what you need to work on most at this stage.

Thank you so much for the response At the moment that is too far for me to travel, I'm looking for more local resources. But certainly I'll remember the suggestion, it's a great recommendation

[Ian Minton]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

Did you check out Tobias music? Well run shop, I'd imagine they have good teachers...I feel they wouldn't tolerate incompetency

I'm familiar with the very fine folks there, in fact I have an HD-28 that I'm dropping off there to get some work done. I sent them an email last night about lessons and am awaiting a response, we'll see if they can help too

[Rjlipton]

You could try Friendly Music in Berwyn. I have no personal experience with them, but is not too far.

[VJP5]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

Did you check out Tobias music? Well run shop, I'd imagine they have good teachers...I feel they wouldn't tolerate incompetency

+1 on Tobias Music. They have some excellent teachers there....and it's a great place to shop too