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Guitar Performance and Music Theory

These classes will simply make you a better player.

Guitar Fingerboard Theory

Intermediate

Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday with Charles Kim, Dan Fulkerson, Ruben Portillo or Julia Mendiolea

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

This class is highly recommended for all guitar students. Make it a point to enroll at some point in your musical journey.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Lead Guitar: Soloing for Beginners

Intermediate

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

Open Stage 101

Intermediate

Tuesday with Scott Besaw

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

Hit your next open stage equipped with knowledge and confidence.

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Introduction to Jazz Guitar

Intermediate

Sunday with Tony do Rosario

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

No matter what genre of music you play, this class will take your playing to a whole other level.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Jazz Guitar 1

Intermediate

Saturday with Tony do Rosario

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

Take your time to absorb the fundamentals of jazz guitar.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Jazz Guitar 2

Intermediate

Wednesday or Sunday with Tony do Rosario

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

Build your repertoire from session to session.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Jazz Guitar 4Ever

Advanced

Wednesday with Tony do Rosario

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

An ongoing class in the advanced study of Jazz for the guitarist.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Guitar Fingerboard Theory 2

Advanced

Wednesday or Sunday with Charles Kim or Julia Mendiolea

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

We offer this advanced class a few times a year.

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Advancing Guitar: Chords to Riffs (Part 2)

Intermediate

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

Advancing Guitar: Up the Neck

Intermediate

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

Argh! Barre Chords!

WorkshopIntermediate

Saturday with Charles Kim

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $30 ($25 members)

Your fingers and favorite songs will thank you!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Barre Chords Demystified: Play Across the Neck with Confidence

Intermediate

Thursday with Charles Kim

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Guitar Riffs: Beginner-Intermediate

Open to All

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

Rhythm Guitar Essentials: Building Timing and Groove

Beginner

Monday or Wednesday with Dan Fulkerson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $264 ($244 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Private Lesson Options

Our private lessons like our group classes run in 8-week sessions, however, you can begin private lessons during any week in the session. Please call our customer service folks at 773.728.6000 to register as private lesson availability is based upon individual teacher schedules.

Lessons are scheduled weekly, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and are available every day of the week at our Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Our experienced and professional faculty will work with you to develop an individualized program that helps you achieve your musical goals.

Stop in at either location or call the front desk at 773.728.6000 to register.


8-week Session Prices

$360 for 30 minutes ($350 for members)

$512 for 45 minutes ($497 for members)

$656 for 60 minutes ($636 for members)


Session & Registration Dates

8-week lessons: 01/05/2026 – 03/01/2026

Monday 11/17/25: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 12/01/25: Transfer registration

Wednesday 12/03/25: Open registration

8-week lessons: 03/02/2026 – 04/26/2026

Monday 01/26/26: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 02/09/26: Transfer registration

Wednesday 02/11/26: Open registration

8-week lessons: 04/27/2026 – 06/21/2026

Monday 03/23/26: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 04/06/26: Transfer registration

Wednesday 04/08/26: Open registration

8-week lessons: 06/22/2026 – 08/16/2026

Monday 05/18/26: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 06/01/26: Transfer registration

Wednesday 06/03/26: Open registration

8-week lessons: 08/31/2026 – 10/25/2026

Monday 07/13/26: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 07/27/26: Transfer registration

Wednesday 07/29/26: Open registration


Teachers

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Randy Morris »
Guitar

Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele