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Guitar Lessons For All Ages
Beginners Welcome!
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If you are looking for Guitar Lessons you are at the right place. We have guitar lessons for children, teenagers and adults. We teach all levels. Beginners are welcome! Students have many different options. We teach both lead and rhythm guitar for all types of guitar:
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Electric Guitar
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Acoustic Guitar
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Classical Guitar
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Bass Guitar
What kind of music do you like? Learn to play the style of music that interests you. It can be anything from Taylor Swift to John Mayer to Led Zeppelin. Students can choose from many styles of music including:
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Rock - AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Zeppelin, all the greats
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Pop - John Mayer, Colby Callait, Selena Gomez
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Blues - Stevie Ray, B.B. King
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Metal - Ozzy, Rusty Cooley
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Jazz - Wes Montgomery
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Classical - Segovia, Bach and more
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Country - Taylor Swift to Johnny Cash
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Lead Guitar
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Rhythm Guitar
At some schools, guitar lessons are an afterthought but not here. In fact The Academy of Music and Art, Inc. started as a guitar school. (We were originally called The Chris Wilson Guitar Studio and we evolved into The Academy of Music and Art!)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I start with guitar or do I have to learn piano first?
A. Guitar is a great first instrument. You do not need any prior training or experience with piano or any instrument to learn to play the guitar.
Q. Will I learn to read music?
A. You can learn to read music. You should talk to your teacher about your goals. Reading music is a great learning tool. Having a basic understanding of reading music is something that everyone who plays an instrument should be able to do.
Q. Do I have to read music?
A. Reading music is optional. Many guitarists are intimidated by the idea of learning to read music. It's not that hard to learn to read music, give it a try!
Q. Can I learn to play rock music?
A. Yes, you can learn to play rock music or any style of music you choose. Some bands write songs that are very easy. (Almost anyone can learn a Green Day song.) Other artists such as Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin write music that is very difficult to play. Many students use songs to set goals like, "I want to play Stairway to Heaven by the end of the summer. "
Q. Can I start on electric guitar or do I have to start with an acoustic?
A. You can start lessons with an electric guitar. In many ways students find electric guitar easier to play. The strings are lighter and easier to press down and the body of the guitar is smaller and easier to manage.
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From Chris Wilson
"My job is the same today as it
was when I stated the school in 1990.
It's to help you achieve more than
you thought you could have."
It's hard to believe that I have been in business for so long. My Chicago location opened in July 1990, and my first suburban location opened in Hinsdale in January 1991. I have been in Westmont since September 1993. It's amazing to have second-generation students taking lessons.
Q. Is Chris Wilson still at the Academy of Music and Art?
A. Yes, I am here almost every day. My office is in the building, on the same floor as the Academy.
Q. Can I have Guitar Lessons with Chris Wilson?
A: From Chris 2007: "I stopped taking new students in 2003. The reason behind my retirement is that I have a school age child. Teaching hours are 3:00 to 10:00 and as a parent that did not work. I now divide my time between developing new programs for the Academy and publishing my guitar method books. I still love teaching, if you need my help just ask."
About the teachers:
"I personally select and train every teacher. I have really high standards. All my guitar teachers have professional music training and a college degree. These can include universities, colleges, Music Schools, Conservatories or other professional programs like the Musicians Institute. There is also a long list of criteria: personality, ability to teach a beginner, do they like children, can they communicate with parents, etc. I would never hire anyone looking to work for me as a teacher until something better comes along. I believe you deserve the best."
Q. If we have any questions are you still around, can we meet you?
A. "I am at the school everyday, but my hours vary based on what I need to do that day. My days are very busy, if you would like to schedule a meeting with me the front desk staff can schedule something, usually the same week."
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