Kids
Patient, encouraging instruction that helps younger students build confidence, technique, and a positive relationship with practice.
Guitar lessons in Westchester, Illinois
Guitar lessons built around you.
Corey teaches kids, teens, and adults in Westchester and Chicago's western suburbs. Lessons move at your pace, with patient instruction, solid fundamentals, and music you actually enjoy playing.
Beginners welcome
Kids, teens & adults
Online lessons available
Personalized instruction
Every lesson is shaped around the student, not a one-size-fits-all workbook.
Beginner friendly
Start where you are and build skills one clear step at a time.
Local and independent
One teacher, one personal approach, based in Westchester.
Lessons
Where you are is a fine place to start.
Every student learns differently. Corey's lessons focus on steady progress, useful musical skills, and helping students enjoy the process of learning.
Teens
Build stronger technique and musical independence while staying connected to songs and styles that keep learning interesting.
Adults
Whether you are brand new or returning after years away, lessons can adapt to your pace, schedule, and personal goals.
About Corey
A musician and teacher who enjoys helping people learn.
Corey Willis is a guitar teacher and musician with years of experience helping students learn music in a patient and creative way. His approach centers on strong foundations, realistic progress, and making music feel rewarding rather than intimidating.
Corey also collaborates with his wife, Henni, on educational and creative projects, including children's wildlife books published under the Corey Henni name.
Testimonials
What Students and Parents Say
“We have been lucky enough to have Corey as our son's teacher for 5 years. We have had him teach both in-person and remotely (through the pandemic) and we were so surprised at how effective he is at both! Wonderful communication skills and his knowledge and love for music translate into every lesson. He has a nice mix of music theory and high interest songs that keep my child completely invested in lessons. Corey is a wonderful teacher and I would strongly recommend him.”
Diane Gutterman“Corey is an awesome teacher. My two boys have been learning the guitar from him for a while now. They both enjoy his classes. One of my sons has special needs. Corey is very patient with him and moves him along based on his abilities and still keeps it fun. He is also very interesting with a lot of stories to tell of his extensive travels.”
Najwa Zafar“Corey is super personable and has been a truly great guitar teacher for us. My son has been working with Corey for many years now and continues to enjoy every single lesson! We highly recommend him.”
Colleen Sinson“I've been taking lessons from Corey for 3 years. He is very patient with me as an adult learner. I have learned to read music along with numerous classical guitar techniques. I'm not a great player but Corey always encourages me to keep going and reminds me of how far I've come. Highly recommend!”
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