Klotz Guitar Studio
Private Guitar Lessons

What To Expect

When you take private acoustic or electric guitar lessons at Klotz Guitar Studio you will work one-on-one with an experienced instructor who will customize your guitar lessons to your musical interests and aspirations. While many music teachers use a standard instruction method for every student, Eric will ask you some questions to get familiar with what you already know and what your musical goals are. With that knowledge he will work with you to choose songs and assign specific exercises that address your needs. Of course guitar lessons are supposed to be fun so the atmosphere is always relaxed and laid back. Eric is patient and supportive no matter what your present skill level is and is great at motivating you to reach your goals.

You will need your own guitar, but all other materials will be provided at the studio.

What You Will Learn

Beginner guitar lessons initially focus on these basic skills since they are the fundamentals of all guitar playing:

• Learning chords
• Chord switching
• Strumming
• Learning songs

Intermediate and advanced guitar lessons can cover a wide range of topics depending on your interests and experience:

• Songs of the your choosing or by Eric's recommendation
• Advanced studies in the technique and styles of choice - Rock, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Folk, Metal
• Improvisation in any style
• Developing rhythmic/chordal vocabularies
• Fretboard mastery
• Jazz guitar
• Songwriting/music composition and arranging
• Preparation for recitals, contests, or music school auditions

The Instructor

Klotz Guitar Studio owner and guitar instructor Eric Klotz holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Jazz Performance and has been a successful professional musician and music teacher for more than 19 years. He has a proven track record of inspiring guitarists and musicians of all ages and levels through private lesson studios and as a university faculty member. He has taught students who have gone on to earn scholarships to Berklee College of Music and many of his students can be found performing professionally in and around Chicago. In addition to his teaching experience, Eric's broad background of musical experiences as a performer ensures that you are working with a knowledgeable instructor with real world experience in what interests you.

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