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2633 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614-2301
(773) 248-2808
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Monday 11:00am - 9:00pm
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Wednesday 11:00am - 9:00pm
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Friday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm
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    From guitar and bass to drums, DJ, piano and more, our expert instructors can get you playing. We work to understand your passions and tailor one-on-one lessons to your schedule, goals and skill level.
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    From routine care and setups to custom mods and aesthetic upgrades, our skilled Guitar Repairs technicians can help you get the absolute most out of your gear—taking it from well-loved or factory-new to made just for you.
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    Need gear for a gig or tour? Guitar Center offers affordable rentals on a full range of equipment. Head to our Rentals department to grab quality speakers, DJ equipment, lighting, backline gear and more
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  • Platinum Room
    Platinum Room
    Our Platinum Collection features the greatest selection of the finest guitars, basses and amps. Come in-store to fully experience the superior craftsmanship and tone of these top-of-the-line and custom shop models.
  • Pedal Station
    Pedal Station
    Whether you’re looking for that missing sound in your arsenal or building out an entire signal chain, this fully interactive station is a pedal paradise where you can mix and match iconic stomps from legendary brands with the most modern effects from boutique builders.
  • Recording Room
    Recording Room
    Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own home or project studio, or you need to compare the fine nuances between pro-grade mics, monitors and more, this location is specially outfitted with everything you need, including an immersive Dolby Atmos setup.
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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Central Chicago

Learning an instrument provides many benefits aside from gaining a new skill. It relieves stress, builds confidence and cultivates creativity. There is no better place to develop and hone your musical skills than music lessons at Guitar Center Central Chicago

Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before, or you’ve been playing for years and are looking to perfect your talent, Guitar Center offers the best music lessons near you for all skill levels. Our talented and experienced instructors come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and are able to offer lessons for many different instruments. Some of our most popular music lessons in Central Chicago include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Instructors at Guitar Center Central Chicago
James Bennington
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
I recently celebrated 31 years in the music field. Although I love and instruct on many kinds of music, Jazz has been my main endeavor and I'm proud to note that I have been fortunate to be mentored and befriended by some of the Greats; most notably, my ten year relationship with late John Coltrane drummer Elvin Jones, where I served as drum tech and had a chance to see the world (1990-2004). Since then, I have been a performing and recording artist residing in Texas, the West Coast, and since 2006, Chicago. One of the joys of my career early on has been teaching and imparting any knowledge I may have to others. Not everyone gets to say that they love their job or what they do for a living, but I am one of those fortunate few who does, and this fact has given to my life, not only meaning, but tremendous humility. Music and the learning, teaching, and mastering of it within my limits has been and continues to be a kind of obsession, but I do find time to enjoy cooking and savoring a meal or walking my little dog around Lake Michigan.
Kyle Weber
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Gavin Swope
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Has been with Guitar Center since 2023.
Jonathan Romero
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2019
Connor Murray
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Connor is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist with a primary focus in guitar and music theory. The time spent honing his craft has allowed him to cater lessons to the needs of each individual student, without spending countless hours turning wheels with no real progress. His experience with piano allows for him to apply core concepts of music to all instruments, and his time spent teaching has given him the tools to break down each student's struggles into simple and effective exercises that isolate weaknesses and turn them into strengths. Connor enjoys playing most genres, but draws inspiration first from indie/alternative bands, as well as old school blues/rock guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and David Gilmour.
Christian Von Kreuter
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Blues trained with 20+ years of playing experience. I specialize in Rock, Metal, Blues, Folk, and more. As an instructor, my paramount values include patience and enthusiasm, and I take immense pride in my student's progress!
Gregory Firak
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2023.
Ava Brennan
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Ava has been playing guitar since the age of 4 when she started at the Old Town School of Folk Music. She is primarily self-taught but has studied classical, folk, blues, and jazz at Sarah Lawrence College. She specializes in folk and rock styles. She has a special interest in fingerpicking, complex chords, alternate tunings and the fusion of world music styles. She has been writing and performing her own music for the past 6 years.
Simon Nicol
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Si Nicol is a Songwriter, Producer, Recording Engineer and DJ with over a decade of experience working in the music industry. Si holds instrumentation, production and engineering credits on countless projects, including work with a few well-known international artists. His love of the creative act and a passion for making great work flows through his career, and he brings that same approach to teaching, not only the skills and tools, but also helping students actualize their own paths in this challenging and everchanging industry.
Lucia Cesarone
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Hi! My name is Lucia and I have played the guitar since I was eight years old. I took lessons for four years but decided to stop because my teachers would always quit and I never had a stable teacher. I want be that teacher I never had, provide the best experience and stick around to see my student's success. I performed in a band with my family where we specialized in classic rock and alternative rock, but I love playing in multiple genres including metal, pop, folk, indie, and more. Music has always been a big part of my life, and I would love to be able to help others with their passion for music.
Andrew Vucsko-Cameron
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2024.
Carly Metea
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Carly began playing Piano in third grade for her church, and continued pursuing her music education throughout High School by filling the role of Pianist in the Jazz band. Carly went on to compose her own work, which sparked her interest in recording. In college Carly studied music technology to fuel her creative endeavors and is now studying Music Business to support her in the future. In college Carly also took to playing and building Theremins. When Carly is not making music she enjoys reading, blogging, and playing competitive Tetris.
Colin Hannon
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2024.
Niko Tena
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
I've been playing for 15 years and I specialize in guitar, bass, and vocals. I love all genres of music but I have the most experience with metal and funk.
Andrew Galletti
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Here to provide student-first, individualized, patient, and enthusiastic instruction with a strong emphasis on fun and improvisation!
Cole Brandt
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Cole Brandt is a Chicago based multi-instrumentalist who has a passion for music and languages. He has played in multiple countries throughout the world. Hablo Español!
Aaron Whittier
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2025.
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At Guitar Center, we offer not only the best guitar lessons near you, but we also have music lessons in bass guitar, drums, piano, vocals, music producing and more. Whatever sound you are looking for, our professional instructors are ready to help you discover your groove. Take a look below at some of our favorite instruments and most popular lessons available at Guitar Center Central Chicago.

Guitar Lessons in Chicago, IL
Guitar Lessons in Chicago, IL
Build finger strength and coordination, master chords, understand strum patterns and learn to find your unique sound with our guitar lessons. You’ll set the tone and define the attitude of the music.
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Bass Lessons in Chicago, IL
Bass Lessons in Chicago, IL
Learn to play the bass guitar from our expert instructors. The bass is the heart and soul of music - hone the craft and essence of what it takes to be a bass player with professional bass lessons at Guitar Center Central Chicago.
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Drums Lessons in Chicago, IL
Drums Lessons in Chicago, IL
Drummers control the groove and energy of every song and performance. Discover the beat within you and learn what it takes to lead a band with our drum lessons.
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Piano Lessons in Chicago, IL
Piano Lessons in Chicago, IL
Explore melodies and chords to help you build emotional power. You’ll have more range at your fingertips than with any other instrument.
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Vocals Lessons in Chicago, IL
Vocals Lessons in Chicago, IL
Learn proper techniques and build self-confidence to be center stage. As a singer, you'll be a storyteller, and the bridge between the band and the audience.
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DJ Lessons And More in Chicago, IL
DJ Lessons And More in Chicago, IL
We also offer lessons on DJing, brass & woodwind instruments, music production and songwriting. Call 866-761-0244 for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each instructor customizes lessons to ensure you are learning what you like and having fun. Your instructor will start you slowly, introducing new concepts each week, plus give you exercises or easy songs to play to keep you learning at home.
Learning an instrument is an enriching and rewarding experience that creates lifelong benefits, including increased self-esteem and the boosting of memory. Additionally, benefits for school-age individuals can include improved coordination, the expanding of social skills, and higher scores in math, reading and language.
30-minute lessons allow young or beginner students to learn the basics of the instrument and start playing songs. 60-minute lessons are ideal for more advanced students looking to progress faster and focus on the finer points of technique.
This varies by age and the type of goals the student has set out to achieve. However, most new students usually spend 15–30 min. practicing daily, while advanced students can practice for an hour or more each day in between lessons.
Our flexible curriculum allows students of all skill levels to experience growth. We help create a foundational understanding of music theory through the style of music you want to play. Our instructors will work to understand your goals and passions, and make sure you are on the path to learning what you want at your own speed.
Our Lessons staff will work with you to determine your current skill level, stylistic interest and ambitions. We'll then help you choose an instructor who best suits your style and goals. If at any point, you'd like to change instructors, let us know. Our weekly monitoring of progress and wide-ranging curriculum means you can switch to any of our qualified instructors, or another instrument, without missing a beat.

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