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Registration for spring group classes begins January 4, 2021. In the meantime, check out our private lesson offerings for guitar!

Whether you’ve played guitar for years or are just getting started, Merit’s celebrated faculty is here to help you unlock your musical potential. 

Our students have used their time at Merit to build their musical abilities, go on to attend some of the country’s best music conservatories, pursue careers as teaching artists and performers, and gain the confidence to chase their dreams in music and beyond. 

Each year, Merit musicians of all ages come together to perform in concerts at the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center and at venues throughout the city. Past performances include concerts at the Symphony Center and Millennium Park. Even when we can’t make music together in person, the Merit community finds new life online through virtual group classes, Zoom concerts, and socially-distanced private lessons. 

Programs for musicians of all levels

Group Classes & Ensembles

Temporarily Virtual

Hone your technique and skill alongside other driven young musicians. Beginners welcome!

SPRING REGISTRATION BEGINS JAN 4

Private Lessons

Temporarily Virtual

Work one-on-one with skilled and supportive faculty to explore your individual talents and musical interests.

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Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory

Temporarily Virtual

Join the best of Merit’s talented student musicians by auditioning for Merit’s prestigious tuition-free Conservatory.

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Summer Camps & Workshops

Temporarily Virtual

Safely make friends, memories, and music all summer long with Merit’s online camps, classes, and workshops.

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Chicago’s finest guitar faculty

“Merit Guitar camps, classes, and lessons help students reach their full potential as musicians and tap into their creativity. Most importantly, our classes are FUN. Students learn the technical skills needed to be top musicians while developing lasting friendships and a lifelong love of music.”

– Bob Sherman
Guitar Faculty Chair
& Jazz Guitar Faculty Member

Guitar Student Chicago

Our celebrated teaching artists are working jazz, classical, and pop musicians who have toured nationally, led ensembles, and supported students in achieving ambitious goals. Committed to helping Merit students succeed in music and in life, our Guitar faculty provides students with the immersive training, feedback, and mentorship they need to learn and grow.

BROWSE GUITAR FACULTY

Meet Merit GUITAR Students and Alumni

Merit alum Andrea Salcedo is Mexico’s first female flamenco guitarist

Merit’s Guitar Ensemble performs Diablo Rojo

Merit Guitar students perform Desafinado