About/Bio
Proven teaching method
Lessons are taught in a low-stress format, meeting once a week for a half-hour or full-hour lesson, and follow a program developed by Guitar Chicago based on their experiences as instructors and their careers as touring and recording professionals. Lessons are catered to the individual needs and goals of every individual student. Students also have the opportunity to apply their instruction by writing and recording their own songs on professional studio equipment and performing in Guitar Chicago's Rockfete concert, which is held at the House of Blues.
Convenient Location
Guitar Chicago is located on Michigan Avenue across from Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. Perfect for those working downtown, lessons are a short walk from most businesses. We are located in the Smurfit-Stone building - 28th Floor - 150 North Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60601
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Professional Instructors
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A graduate of Hope College in Psychology and Music, James Lenger has been teaching guitar and bass professionally for 17 years and has given over 45,000 lessons during that time. After touring with his band for a number of years, he founded Guitar Chicago. Check out James' music with the Green Room here. |
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Troy Fannin has been teaching professionally for 8 years. Since receiving his BFA in Music he has performed on and been the executive producer of numerous recordings. Troy has toured much of the US and most recently performed in Kenya, Africa and Sydney, Australia. He instructs the guitar and bass guitar. |
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Jason Steele has been playing guitar for nearly 20 years and teaching for over 10. In 2007, Jason released his debut CD, Some Wonderful Moment, resulting in a great deal of positive attention in the jazz world, as evidenced by recent reviews including: Downbeat, Jazz Times, Jazz Review, and All About Jazz. Jason instructs all styles of guitar. A link to his website can be found here. |
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Forrest Weeks is an award winning graduate from Columbia College Chicago in downtown Chicago with a BA in music/ instrumental performance. He is an experienced performer and instructor and has been playing guitar for over 17 years in addition to instructing guitar for 7 years. Forrest teaches all styles of guitar with an emphasis on rock/metal, classical, jazz, sacred/gospel, and blues. A link to his website can be found here. |
Book your lesson now!
Lessons can be booked over the phone at (312)863-8588 or fill out the convenient form below to have us contact you!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email us directly at lessons@guitarchicago.com.
