Paul
Classically Trained Guitarist, Music Theory, and Music History Tutor
I am a classically trained guitarist whose mission is to help my students reach their goals while inspiring a love and passion for music. Never picked up a guitar before? No problem! You’ll be playing your favorite songs in no time. Been playing for years but need a little help overcoming that next hurdle? Great! You’ll be playing better and with more confidence than ever before. In order to truly improve you need determination and dedication, and that’s why I try to keep things fun and inspi...
guitar
general music
music theory
Lily G. from Chicago, IL
My children are learning acoustic guitar and now electric guitar with Paul W. He is the best. Most importantly, he is teaching correct technique, note reading, and adjusts teaching style to my two kids (one is a beginner, the other more experienced). I highly recommend Paul W. to anyone needing an instructor.
Theresa K. from Chicago, IL
I recommend Paul to anyone with an eagerness to learn anything about music. He responds quickly and professionally and is prompt come lesson time. He was also flexible in scheduling our first lesson. I particularly appreciated his inquisitive approach when I didn't understanding something. He remained focused and on task since I frequently would go off topic. Music Theory is extremely complicated to learn, yet Paul finally helped me turn the complex into something I can finally understand.
Alida M. from Chicago, IL
We went over last week's assignments, including the chromatic scale, C Major Scale, C Major chords, and strumming. We added on variations on the chromatic scale, with an emphasis on playing the original faster and more precisely. I am still struggling with hammer-on's, but Paul was very supportive. We're finally getting through the strum pattern on the song I started with – Fake Plastic Trees – and I'm realizing how much easier it is to play all the way through after we've been working on individual components of my technique.
Timothy J. from Chicago, IL
I have been "playing" guitar for 10 years but never actually learned the guitar. Paul was able to quickly discern what I already knew and what I needed to work on to get where I wanted to be. His lessons have been flexible, both in content and scheduling. Every time we have a session, I feel excited I've learned something new and confident that I'm on the right path. Musicians of any level would benefit from lessons with Paul!