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Guitar Center Rockford Music Lessons

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Music Lessons at Guitar Center Rockford

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 Rockford

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 Rockford include guitar, bass , drums, piano and vocal lessons.

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Instructors at Guitar Center Rockford
Evan Scholl
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Jeffrey Werckle
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Hey there, I'm Jeff! I am an experienced musician with 25+ years of experience playing music professionally. Whether it be in a lessons room or on stage, I have an innate love for music. I've toured both locally and internationally with Grammy and Oscar award-winning artists such as Miles Nielsen. I love working with new musicians to help them grow!
Rebecca Terry
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Hi, I'm Becca! I've been involved with music for my entire life and have been teaching guitar and ukulele since the age of 14. I became interested in music after my brother did band for a year. I joined band when I was old enough and after a few years I started learning other instruments, one being guitar, which I've been playing for over a decade. I learned more piano in high school and I've been playing for about 6 years. Since I started teaching, I have worked with either music, kids, or both. Now, I get to work with music and people of all ages while studying for school!
Zachary Spotts
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2018.
Justin Beaver
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Hello there, I'm Justin, thanks for stopping by! I have a bachelor's degree in music from Columbia College Chicago, along with 19 years of playing experience and 15 years of experience writing original music. I am one of the only instructors that is currently active in the music industry. Having an enormous, lifelong passion for music has led me to the belief that developing a love for music is just as important as understanding it and It is my job to help nurture this passion in my students. In addition to all of the fundamentals and basics, I specialize in teaching music theory, songwriting and composition, and anything related to creating original music. I prefer to start with the fundamentals because this helps students to develop the physical abilities needed to be proficient on their instrument, while also having a concrete understanding of musicality and music theory with no gaps in knowledge that which are common when learning online or teaching oneself. This "ground-up" approach makes more advanced concepts easier to understand and ultimately works towards each student's individual musical goals.
Griffin Forbes
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
I have always had a deep love for music ever since I was a kid. My father was a bass player and so I was exposed to all different styles of music at a young age. I was specifically interested in the genre's of metal and rock, when I turned 15 I asked for guitar lessons for my birthday and from their I started my music adventure. I prefer acoustic guitar however I play electric guitar more often. I have played in a number of local bands playing shows around the Rockford area. I have studied music theory at Rock Valley College and have continued my studies on my own. I'm excited to continue teaching for years to come!
Renee Blaesing
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Renee has been playing guitar for 12+ years now. She picked up an instrument to hang out with friends and it grew to be a lifelong passion for her! Eventually she picked up bass guitar, piano, and ukulele when she went to music school. Her special interests include music theory and improvising.
Nicholas Warren
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Hey, I'm Nic. I am a music education graduate from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. In addition to my primary instrument of voice, I studied bass guitar, string bass, piano, and guitar. I have performed in rock, pop, jazz, orchestra, & choir ensembles, and have dedicated myself to music since the age of 14. Studying music expands creativity, helps reinforce fundamental skills, and most importantly, is fun!
Joseph Mitchell
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2023.
Gage Woodman
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Hey, I'm Gage! I have over 15 years of experience playing and performing music, and have written my music for solo projects and performances. I have experience with Electric, Acoustic and Bass Guitar, as well as vocals and Beginner to Intermediate Drumming across genres such as Metal, Punk, Rock, Blues, Funk & Reggae. I've spent the last 5 years working with students and teaching them not only the basics of playing the instrument, but also a basic understanding of Music Theory with the proper fundamentals needed to make it a fun, learning experience!
Emily Venrooy
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Hi, I'm Emily! Since 2015, I have performed and been a volunteer musician (Vocals, Piano, Bass) for organizations in the Rockford area. I've performed at recitals and was a repeat featured vocalist at my alma mater.
Paul Van Altena
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Hey I’m Paul Van Altena. I’ve been studying and performing both drums and hand percussion for over 30 years. I’m really looking forward to working with you on drums and percussion. I’ve worked with many artists exploring rhythms worldwide to offer as many styles as possible in my lessons. I’ve studied with some of the top percussionists and drummers in the world privately and in performance. I look forward to working with you and helping establish any goals as a musician.
Scott Rowe
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Guitar Center Rockford 5425 E. State St. Rockford, IL
Hello, my name is Scott Rowe and I teach piano and keyboards. I am formally trained in both classical and jazz piano, theory and composition. I ran my own teaching practice in Los Angeles for 10 years and am now coming out of retirement to teach again. I specialize in jazz/rock/blues and improvisation and work a lot with moving classical students over into these genres. I currently perform in the Rockford area with a classic rock band and also do a lot of solo jazz/classical gigs as well. I look forward to resuming teaching and contributing to the Rockford music scene by adding more up-and-coming musicians to the area!
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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 Rockford.

Guitar Lessons in Rockford, IL
Guitar Lessons in Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL
Bass Lessons in Rockford, 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 Rockford.
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Drums Lessons in Rockford, IL
Drums Lessons in Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL
Piano Lessons in Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL
Vocals Lessons in Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL
DJ Lessons And More in Rockford, 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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