I LOVE LEARN GUITAR CHICAGO!!! I've been a student for 5 years now! I've come so far! Mitch has an extremely comprehensive curriculum and a super casual and fun approach to teaching the guitar! Originally, I started in the studio but due to Covid we were seamlessly able to convert to virtual with zero issues and it's amazing!!! If you're a newbie or more advanced, LGC is the best place in Chicagoland to work on your skills! 5 Stars!!! Highly recommended!!! read more

Learn Guitar Chicago - Performing Arts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am going into month 5 with Mitch. I was a "guitar player" years ago..Or so I thought. I would stress that this type of learning for a younger person would be an ideal situation. This comes from a guy who noodled and noodled for YEARS in my previous playing without a proper teacher or direction. The Youtube dreamer... I can say that this 5 month (once a week) period is the most I have ever learned about an instrument, music and just all around being a musician. I don't think I even set out to become a musician when I picked up my guitar for the first time in years, but if you hang with this program, you will become a musician too(I'm not there yet but I see it!). So yes, even for someone a bit older as myself, this program is the place to be. Not to mention, the pure joy and sense of fulfillment that comes with learning, failures, new horizons - all within the program. You really have no idea just how good you can get in a short period of time, and I'm talking to everyone. Highly recommended. read more

I moved to Chicago about 3 1/2 years ago from New York, and my first move was to find where I was going to continue taking guitar lessons. I had been playing guitar for about 4 years before the move, and had bounced around between numerous different instructors, books, and YouTube videos in search of the right environment and teaching style for my aspirations as a guitar player. After a trip to Chicago Music Exchange and finding Mitch's business card on the counter, I finally found the master I was looking for. I have been taking lessons with Mitch first weekly, and now bi-weekly for the last 3 1/2 years and couldn't have imagined how far my skills as a guitarist would have developed in that time. On day one, I told Mitch that my goal was to learn how to play the guitar as a musical instrument and not as a way to just learn my favorite songs. From that first day, each lesson has progressed as my skills have continued to progress. Mitch continues to feed me new scales, modes, and playing techniques that have allowed me to play all over the fret board upon just knowing which key the song is in. Each lesson begins with a 10 minute warm up mastering the current set of scales/arpeggios we're working on, followed by 30 minutes of straight improvisational playing to a background track. There has been no better way to build my confidence as a player than to hear myself continue to improve with each lesson during these 30 minutes of improve play. The final 20 minutes are spent learning songs from artists that I listen to that incorporate all of the things we are currently learning. We've played everything from Van Halen to Phish. Seriously. If you are looking for an awesome environment to learn how to play guitar from an instructor who is as excited as you are about achieving your goals as a player, then there is no better option than Mitch! read more

I started coming to Mitch about a year ago with little to no experience playing the guitar. I have always wanted to learn how to play and figured that it was finally time to start taking some steps in the right direction. Over the last year I have been coming Mitch once a week. Within that time frame I have learned more about the guitar then I ever thought possible. Mitch made it easy to understand and broke it down in a step by step learning process which truly helps you to build and grow as a guitar player. He has helped me to learn rhythm guitar and continues to work with me on lead. It's been a real pleasure working with him and I continue to look forward to what he has to teach me next. Whether you are an experienced player, or have no musical background what soever, Mitch will turn you into the player you want to be as long as you are willing to put in the time and work. read more

I'm on something like my fifth lesson with Mitch and I had no idea how quickly I would be able to progress. As a vocalist, something I've been wanting to be able to do for a long time is to be able to sing and play at the same time. It was always the barrier between myself and actually enjoying playing the instrument. With Mitch's help, whether it was his selection of songs or material to practice, I was able to do it after the second lesson Now, your mileage may vary, but I am very happy with the instruction I've received. If you're on the lookout for a guitar teacher, you couldn't find a better teacher than Mitch. read more

I retired several years ago and have had the desire to learn the guitar for many years. Since I live in the suburbs I found a local Guitar store that provided lessons. After several months of lessons however it became clear that I was learning to play songs ... but I was not learning the guitar. My goal was to learn the guitar and to learn at a fast pace. After much research I found Learn Guitar Chicago/Mitch. Mitch is an excellent teacher who follows a systematic program that yields excellent results. I have several friends who have played guitar for many years and they are continually amazed at how much I have learned in a relatively short period of time. I strongly recommend Mitch. read more

I have been taking guitar lessons from Mitch for about 5 months and have learned so much in a short period of time. Many years ago, I worked with another person for lessons and feel like I wasted my time and money. Mitch's attention to detail and shaping lessons around your strengths is a huge plus and has accelerated my development. Besides that, Mitch is really outgoing and a great guy to chat with. If you are looking for a true professional who also makes sure you are having fun, he is your guy! read more

I believe that Mitch must be the best guitar teacher working in Chicago, and here are the reasons why...first off, it is obvious that he loves to play, and he enjoys teaching others to love it as well. He gets a kick out of hearing and seeing his student "get it". Mitch has the art of teaching guitar down to a science. Within the first 4 lessons, he taught me over 14 chords. His methodology builds on each new lesson....chords, chord changes, rhythm, etc. He has a relaxed style, which puts you at ease to be open to learning. Mitch also comes with a wealth of information for the working musician, having played out since the age of 13, he understands what it takes to learn a new tune, and then get it polished for a performance. I would highly recommend him to beginners as well as advanced guitar students. read more

I don't usually write reviews but now that I'm a year and a half into it, it's time. Mitch is GREAT ! Upon first meeting him and completely nervous about learning to play guitar, Mitch made me, and still does, feel very at ease. He has great knowledge and is VERY patient. If your thinking about lessons, Mitch is the best. read more

I have been learning from Mitch for about 8 months, since spring of '17. I cannot recommend him highly enough. I almost never write reviews of anything but wanted to do this. I am a guy with a family and lots of commitments between family and work etc. I had neglected, and to be honest that's too generous, my teen and early adult love of guitars and music for a long time. I had a decent guitar collecting dust. I decided I wanted to start learning to play again and "do it right" this time. I learned about Mitch and Learn Guitar from a friend who's son is taking lessons (Mitch is great with kids - has two himself - as well as adults). Mitch is the Man. Smart, patient, thoughtful and incredibly gifted at teaching and playing the guitar. He has his own system that starts with certain basics and then is tied to the student's aptitude and desired playing style. Mitch had been a performing and recording musician for a long time and now exclusively teaches - I think because it's what he loves to do. Check it out if you want to learn to play or get really good (ultimate specialty is more around theory and technical skill building that can aid all levels). And an all around good person. read more

I had always messed around with my guitar following tutorials online but without any real guidance. I found Mitch online and after reading some reviews decided to try it out. Thanks to his awesome lessons my playing has grown exponentially over the six months I've worked with him. Not only is he a great guitarist and all around great guy but perhaps more importantly he's a great teacher. You will learn theory along the way but his system allows for a practical understanding of the instrument so you are playing right from the start. If you are considering learning the guitar I would highly recommend Mitch. read more