Testimonials

	"Mo had proved himself as a highly rated session player both in the studio and on the live circuit, and a great composer in his own right and as well as this, Mo is a great tutor, , helping his students improve in leaps and bounds. Not only will he help their playing ability, but along with his unique and refreshing outlook on life Mo will be a mentor to all. He's great guitar teacher, adapting each lesson to suit your individual needs and goals in an approachable, easy to get along manner." -- Will D.
	"Mohammed Nazam is a fun and inspirational guitar teacher and he breaks down hard aspects of learning the guitar and simpfies them making it enjoyable, easy to do and is also a very funny guy and easy to get along with. The time we spent learning guitar with mohammed was very memorable and our group had some great times and he helped us build more confidence within ourselves and gave us the drive to succeed, it was an all-around great experience." - Tom Corr
	"Jonas put me completely at ease, understood my level, and taught me at a pace that suited me perfectly. He always made the lesson fun and enjoyable. He gave me a personal plan and exercises to work on, which I found extremely useful! His experience and talent is great encouragement for me! Through his instruction I progressed quicker than I thought I would!" - Orla D.
	"I've been working with Jim for more than two years and the experience has been terrific. Jim has been and continues to be a great teacher in developing my lesson plan to reflect my musical preferences and abilities. I might never give up the "real job" of attorney that I've had for nearly 30 years to pursue a musical career, but I can say this without hesitation - for all of you professionals out there who still have "guitar god" aspirations, Guitar Chicago is the place to come." -- Frank P.
	"I had been talking about learning the electric guitar for years despite comments from family about a mid life crisis and I found my way to Richard nearly three years ago. The experience has been one of encouragement and (much needed) patience from Richard who is a skilled musician and innovative teacher. What has been helpful is that the lessons have been adapted to my needs and interests backed up by resources and support online which has been really supportive. But lessons with Richard are about much more than just guitar lessons. It has been a chance to learn about music and play with others on courses and even to have the chance to play with his blues band! The experience has been excellent and I would encourage anyone (of any age) to have a go and learn a new skill, which I promise you is a rewarding and enjoyable hobby. There are lots of places providing lessons but if you want to learn and grow in confidence and have some fun, then give Richard Perkins a call; you won’t regret it." - Jon D.
	"In one year, I went from never having any musical background or having played guitar to learning over TWENTY songs. I was able to surprise my friends and family at a recent destination wedding. I strummed and everybody sang...it was a blast! I couldn't have ever done this without Troy's guidance and advice at Guitar Cities. If your thinking about taking up guitar, you won't be disappointed with Guitar Cities." -- Leigh G.
	"Jim is so encouraging and patient while navigating the lesson through all the complexities and beauty of the guitar. One does not have to have a musical background to study with him. The Guitar Cities style of teaching allows the student to have a practical learning experience first. I highly recommend Guitar Cities." -- Catherine Z.
	"I've been taking lessons from Richard for two years and my playing and understanding of guitar have both improved by a huge amount. It's good to be taught by someone who is patient and has a knack for explaining things so that they can be understood when you're struggling a bit. It's also a pleasure to be taught by a teacher who likes and has a lot of enthusiasm for all sorts of music." - Calum M.
	"Jason has been a great guitar teacher, at all times genuine, encouraging and refreshingly non-pretentious. I'm a 32-year-old father of two with no musical background, and he has been absolutely flexible with my schedule, pace and many botched chords. Most importantly, he understands what the student's goals are and works in tandem to help me reach them. Most important, I'm having a great time." -- Seamus O.
	"Mo is a great tutor and guitar player. While I was at Sound Live I had some of the best days in my life, meeting new people, jamming with new people. I learnt a lot from Mo and was a upset when the week ended. Great bloke!" -- Conan T.
	"Fraser has been having lessons for 4 years and I never fail to be impressed with the fantastic job Richard does. As well as giving him a thorough grounding in guitar skills, Richard has given Fraser so many opportunities to perform resulting in many memorable evenings. I have no doubt that Richard's organisational and interpersonal skills will ensure that his teaching practice will continue to go from strength to strength." - Sandy O.
	"Guitar lessons with Mo were always the highlight of my day. As a player who was more or less into one style at the time, Mo really broadened my horizons musically as well as giving me an excellent grounding in theory and technique. A few years on I am now a guitar teacher myself, and constantly refer back to those lessons to deliver the fundamentals of guitar to my students in the context of pieces I know they will love. There is no substitute for having a teacher who makes their passion become yours. Thanks Mo!" - Matt D.
	"As a suburban commuter to my job in the loop, finding Jim has made it possible to continue my interest in learning guitar. He has been flexible and accommodating in rearranging lessons based on my schedule. Also, I like Jim's laid back, yet cerebral, teaching style." -- Robert B.
	"I'd dreamed of playing guitar ever since I was a teenager, but life somehow got in the way and I never seemed to find the time. As a middle-aged woman, part of me doubted that I should pursue that dream again. But my lessons at Guitar Chicago encouraged and inspired me. Jim is such a great teacher that I quickly overcame my fears and discovered that I might have some talent after all. Nowadays, the highlight of my week is going to class. And every time I leave, my passion is further ignited. Not only is my money well-spent, but I feel lucky to have met a mentor who is an outstanding guitarist himself and whose patience and knowledge make the lessons fun!" -- Joanne P.
	"We can't thank Richard enough; it's been a brilliant year for our son. Richard has three super qualities as a guitar teacher: His enthusiasm and knowledge of the bigger things - Richard is involved in so many music ventures, giving the opportunity for students to play as a group and perform publicly. Richard has a good connection with young people and understands what makes them tick. My son's guitar ability and interest has been fired up and he practices before and after lessons - because he wants to, not because he has to. Finally, Richard is a brilliant communicator; he has links on all social media and this helps parents to link in with him and feel more involved in their children's musical world." - Kirti A.
	"Started taking lessons with Troy after 7 months of self-teaching. Now 6 months of lessons later, and about to play live for the 1st time, he has definitely helped me overcome many hurdles, and achieve many milestone in my playing. My playing ability has vastly improved since I started taking lessons. He's a great teacher who tailors lessons to meet your goals and/or musical tastes." -- Dave S.
	"I travel to Chicago each week on business and decided to take advantage of the extra time I have away from home to learn something I always wanted to learn, guitar. Going in I was merely expecting to get linked up with some college student to teach me how to bang out a few chords. What I found instead was professional, working musicians that not only play and produce music for a living but also have an incredible formal music education and ability to teach. Troy Fannin is my instructor and he has been amazing in working with me to achieve the balance I was looking for of not only learning to play, but also learning to read and understand music. Great setup, great people, lucky to stumble upon them." -- Ken R.
	"Playing guitar during the work day is hard to beat. I shut down my email, walk down the street, grab a pick and start playing. Jim's approach to teaching is clever, they keep things at an appropriate pace and he sets the lesson plan according to what is most important to the student. His knowledge and talent runs deep, and he's not a bad guy to hang out with in the middle of the day." -- Scott C.