The Academy of Music and Art, Inc.™
Guitar Lessons For All Ages.
What matters most is that you love playing the guitar.
It doesn’t matter how old you are. If you can hold a guitar you can play the guitar.
You don’t need any special talents or skills.
Guitar Lessons are fun and our teachers are friendly and inspiring!
What are lessons like?
Every student is unique, so every lesson is unique. There is no one size fits all. The most important thing is that you love playing your instrument.
You can learn to play guitar is just 15 minutes a day.
Play the music you have always wanted to play.
Guitar Lessons are available online or in person.
Guitar Lessons are ongoing and can be started at anytime.
We teach all levels: beginner to advanced.
We teach all ages. Children, teens and adults are welcome.
To get started call 630-654-8426
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What are lessons like?
Here’s what our guitar students are saying: "Great place for Guitar Lessons! And any other instrument or art. Chris Wilson is an amazing guitar player, musician, teacher and mentor. Great atmosphere for creativity and education. Great for kids and adults." David Gray "The Academy of Music and Art has provided an exceptional experience for our son in both guitar and piano! Mr. Chris and his entire staff are not only talented and professional, but provide a wonderful, positive learning environment for students of all skill levels. It is truly a privilege to have our son attend such a fantastic music school!" Lindsay Johnson |
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:
- Electric Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Bass Guitar
- Group Guitar Classes
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:
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!)
Our Guitar program is a fun way for you to learn the world's most popular instrument. The guitar lessons are customized for each individual student. At your first lesson your teacher will discuss your interests and goals.
The program: Students can study electric guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar and bass guitar. Lesson material can be applied to any style of music. Students are encouraged to bring in music that they would like to play. You can record your best performance in Studio 1, our Pro Tools powered recording studio!
Need somewhere to practice? All guitar students are welcome to use The Academy of Music and Art private lesson rooms for practice time at no additional charge.
- Rock - AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Zeppelin, all the greats
- Pop - Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran
- Blues - Stevie Ray, B.B. King
- Metal - Ozzy, Steve Vai, Van Halen
- Jazz - Wes Montgomery
- Classical - Segovia, Bach
- Country - Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley and more
- Lead Guitar
- 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!)
Our Guitar program is a fun way for you to learn the world's most popular instrument. The guitar lessons are customized for each individual student. At your first lesson your teacher will discuss your interests and goals.
The program: Students can study electric guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar and bass guitar. Lesson material can be applied to any style of music. Students are encouraged to bring in music that they would like to play. You can record your best performance in Studio 1, our Pro Tools powered recording studio!
Need somewhere to practice? All guitar students are welcome to use The Academy of Music and Art private lesson rooms for practice time at no additional charge.
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 any style of music?
A. Yes, you can learn to play 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. 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.
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 any style of music?
A. Yes, you can learn to play 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. 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.