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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.
Greg Firak
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I will help you make the transition from guitar player to guitarist, no matter what your skill level. I am skilled in rhythm and lead guitar in an array of genres. specializing in Rock, Blues, Funk, Fusion, R&B, Afrobeat, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Folk, and songwriting. If you are a gigging musician and are looking to take your playing to the next level or just want to sound good around the campfire, I am the teacher for you. I have 23+ years of playing professionally in several Chicago bands at many festivals and venues.
Ava Brennan
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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.
Andrew Vucsko-Cameron
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2024.
Andrew Galletti
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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!
Alex Ladner
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
Hi I'm Alex! I am currently studying Sound Recording Technology and Opera Performance at DePaul School of Music. My passion in life has always come from music! As a Music Director, Vocalist, Saxophonist, and Audio Engineer, there are so many ways in which the pursuit of making good music not only worthwhile, but intrinsically human. This ideology is something that I continue to carry with me and hope to inspire others with whenever an opportunity arises!
Olivia Loftis
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Guitar Center Chicago 2633 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
I'm a rock drummer with 14+ years of experience and passion for the DIY community, dedicated to helping students at any point in their journey live their drummer and DJ dreams.
Agustin Martinez
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Martinez is a dedicated performer as well as a music educator for all ages. Having practiced guitar, bass guitar, voice, and trombone for over 10 years, Martinez shares his abilities freelancing and teaching in Texas and Illinois. While in Texas, Martinez completed a Bachelor's of Music in Music Education and has taught over 100 students in the DFW and Houston areas. Now in Chicago, he is currently pursuing a Master's of Music at DePaul University and has begun teaching in Chicago. Martinez prides himself as a musician that has studied in classical, jazz, blues, latin, and rock settings. He believes that there is a strength to living in multiple genres and using every opportunity to learn something new.
Jose Rangel
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2025.