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Guitar Lessons for Kids and Adults in Chicago CLASSES

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Guitar Lessons for Kids and Adults in Chicago

For over 20 years, the non-profit ACM School of Music has offered high-quality guitar lessons in Chicago to students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Whether you’re a parent looking for guitar lessons for a young beginner, or you’re an adult ready to start or return to playing, we make music learning fun, welcoming, and accessible.

We specialize in guitar lessons for kids starting at age 4, using engaging, age-appropriate methods that mix keyboard time with rhythm games and creative music activities. Our experienced instructors keep young learners motivated and excited about music.

For teens and adults, our guitar lessons are fully customized. Whether you’re a complete beginner, intermediate player, or someone returning after years away, our teachers tailor lessons to your goals, musical tastes, and learning style.

All ACM instructors are accomplished musicians and passionate educators who create a supportive, inspiring learning environment. We proudly serve a diverse community and work with students across a wide range of musical interests—from classical and jazz to pop and beyond.

Why Choose ACM for Guitar Lessons in Chicago?

  • Monthly enrollment & flexible scheduling
  • Trusted school with a twenty-year track record and highly experienced teachers
  • Pro-rated tuition for mid-month starts
  • Frequent performance opportunities: student recitals, jam sessions, karaoke nights, and more
  • Warm, inclusive community for learners of all ages
  • Four convenient locations

Visit Us at One of Our Four Chicago Music School Locations:

  • Avondale / Logan Square – 2860 N. Milwaukee Ave.
  • Lakeview / Uptown – 4116 N. Clark St. (opening summer 2025)
  • Ravenswood – 1758 W. Wilson Ave.
  • Rogers Park – 7002 N. Western Ave.

Join the ACM community and discover the joy of making music. Enroll in guitar lessons today and start your musical journey with us!

LESSONS

Guitar Lessons for Kids and Adults in Chicago

Our Chicago guitar teachers have a wealth of experience teaching students of all ages and experience levels and all are gigging musicians.

Pricing: $176 per month

Level: All

Location: Ravenswood, Lakeview, Avondale & Rogers Park

Type: Virtual & In-Person

Duration: 30m - 1h

Phone: 773-334-3650

INSTRUCTORS

MEET OUR Guitar Lessons for Kids and Adults in Chicago TEACHERS

Our guitar teachers have a wealth of experience teaching students of all ages and experience levels and all are gigging musicians.

Lee Rothenberg

Guitar | Ravenswood, Virtual

David Keller

Cello, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Composition | Ravenswood, Avondale, Virtual

Logan Reeley

Instructor | Ravenswood

TESTIMONIALS

ACM currently teaches 340 students in three locations and virtually. Hear what our students have to say!

Thank you for all that you’ve done for the Film Scoring Class If this class didn’t exist, I probably wouldn’t have been able to explore and pursue this thing I’m so passionate about and so enjoy.

Joanie Cox

Student

ACM is a great place to take lessons! My son Ezra has improved at the cello so much since starting there and he's even composing his own music now!

Marcia Shuminas

Parent

Love this school! I came in wanting to learn a Yann Tiersen song and my teacher got it by ear, transcribed it and taught me to play it.

Rob Ryan

Student
EXPERIENCE

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