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We offer private lessons for electric and acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums and percussion.
We charge $15 per half hour / $30 for one hour. There are no sign up fees or contracts to fill out. It is simply
a "pay as you go" arrangement. We will assign you a time & day (on a weekly basis), you pay the instructor
directly with either cash or check. You can pay as you go or by the month. The instructors request a 24 hour notice (unless
an emergency) to cancel a lesson otherwise the student is responsible for payment. GIFT CERTIFICATES for lessons are
also available.
Call us to check time/day availability. (309)762-9147
Our professional teaching staff consists of the following instructors:
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KERRY TUCKER, Guitar, Bass and Mandolin Instructor
Kerry has earned Music Education degrees from both BLACHAWK COLLEGE and ST AMBROSE UNIVERSITY, and
has performed in various bands such as EINSTEIN'S SISTER, THE INFECTIOUS MR WANG and DOUGLAS &
TUCKER to name a few. Kerry teaches various playing styles and theory. He offers lessons Mondays
and Wednesday through Friday.
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LOREN YEAGER, Guitar and Bass Instructor
Loren has three years of education in music performance from Blackhawk and Augustana College and intends to
further his education in this area. He teaches music fundamentals for beginners through advanced. Loren specializes
in classical guitar and music history which enables him to educate in all playing techniques everything from Bach to
modern day compositions. He also teaches modern musical styles such as rock, metal, country, punk, jazz
and blues as preferred by each student. Students should feel free to bring any CD with songs they would like to
learn. Loren teaches lessons Monday through Thursday and Saturdays.
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SEAN RYAN, Guitar Instructor Sean has completed
three years of music theory and composition as well as specializing in Classical guitar from Blackhawk and Augustana
Colleges. He is currently working on his BA in music from Augustana. He plays with local band CONSTANTLY EVOLVING, Sean
teaches
various styles of music. He offers lessons Mondays and Wednesdays.
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JOSEPH HODGETT, Drums
& Percussion Instructor
Joe has been playing drums for many years in various bands such as SPICOLI, SZYSLAK, and THE BACKWATER BAYOU BAND
to name a few. He currently performs with CONSTANTLY EVOLVING. He
has a AA from Blackhawk College where he studied Jazz, and performed with the BHC
JAZZ COMBO. He toured South Korea for five months playing on numerous US military bases for our troops. He teaches styles including rock, blues, country,
metal, jazz, drum and bass, jungle and funk. Joe
offers lessons Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
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JEFF DICKERSON, Guitar Instructor
Jeff has a BA degree from Augustana College and an MA from University of Illinois. He
was an assistant Professor at Marycrest College for 18 years and recently retired to devote more
time to his private music students and part time teaching at local colleges. He has played
guitar for over forty years and has been teaching guitar lessons for the last six
years. Jeff teaches acoustic, electric, fingerstyle, 12 string and classical
guitar styles. He offers lessons on Fridays and Saturdays.
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