Best 51 coaches for lessons near Glenview, IL

As a self-taught guitar player with over a decade of experience, I have honed my skills across various genres, including rock, country, metal, and blues. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in art and entertainment media management in 2012, I have also delved into music production, recording guitar, and music semi-professionally. My expertise lies in playing and teaching guitar, and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with aspiring musicians. Whether you're a beginner looking to strum your first chords or an intermediate player aiming to master intricate solos, I'm here to help you achieve your musical goals enthusiastically and enthusiastically.

"He made learning tremolo picking fun.

I'm a dedicated guitarist with a musical journey that began at the age of 14. Starting as a self-taught enthusiast, my quest for musical knowledge led me to university, where I delved into music theory and connected with Bogotá's vibrant music community. With a bachelor's degree in music education, I ventured into rural communities, teaching music to enthusiastic kids. Music is a powerful connector, and my mission is to bring more people into its embrace. Join me on this harmonious journey where the joy of music knows no boundaries!

"Daniel is a FANTASTIC teacher. He plays many instruments with great proficiency, but above all else, he listens, he is patient, caring, respectful, and transmits joy and enthusiasm in every class! I could not wish for a better teacher.

Michele Thomas is a contemporary jazz vocalist, recording artist, educator and entrepreneur of over 20 years. As an educator she founded and teaches both voice and artist development for her own private teaching studio, Soulstream Music Studio of Contemporary Voice, for over the past 18 years. She has also taught vocal jazz ensemble and applied jazz voice at DePaul University, Vandercook College of Music and has recently joined the Artist faculty at Roosevelt University in Chicago. Her music education stems from a rich Chicago gospel music legacy as well as studying at Sherwood Music Conservatory and receiving her BA in music at North Park University where in her freshman year she became the founding conductor of the college’s first ever gospel choir. Teaching credits include teaching voice and choir at Clarendon Hills Music Academy, Merit School of Music, Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church and the Maywood Fine Arts Association. In addition to multiple workshops on jazz and gospel music both overseas and throughout the U.S, she is a regularly featured clinician for Next Showcase Chicago, founded by previous Grammy Chapter president, Mark Hubbard. And in 2020 she was brought on as a music supervisor and vocal coach for the HBO Max critically acclaimed comedy series, ”Southside". As a performing artist, she has just released her third album named, “The Assumption” that has received critical acclaim. She headlined at the Chicago Jazz Festival in recent years and has performed at many of the city’s legendary jazz clubs including The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill Andy’s Jazz Club and Winter’s Jazz Club.

"Michele is truly an amazing and intuitive teacher. She is extremely knowledgeable, talented and has a great sense of what a student needs. She works with your unique voice and builds it up and explains every single exercise and reasoning behind everything. She has helped me understand so many more things about myself not only as a singer but as a person. I've noticed a lot of changes already in the last few months and I am so thrilled I found her! She truly has a great talent for teaching and singing. Thank you so much Michele. You are a true blessing!