Teaching

My style of teaching is focused around the strength of my students. Some students may be better with one hand than the other. Some students may learn better on paper while others may learn better with their ears. There are many things to consider. I don’t believe in throwing scales and chords at them for weeks on end without a reason. 

There is a method to the madness. I refuse to let a student leave a lesson feeling anything but upbeat, in control and looking forward to the next lesson. Weekly positive reinforcement is important while also holding them accountable for the past weeks lesson. I also teach them to maintain their instrument (Change strings, set ups, cleaning, keep it humidified etc...) Music is a lifelong passion with me and introducing people to the world of music is something I take very seriously. I've seen it change lives and always in a positive way.

I have accumulated a great deal of knowledge over the last 40+ years which includes, teaching, preforming, recording and writing music on multiple instruments. I've learned many different methods of teaching and use them all to best serve each student individually. I have a great rapport with my students and have had hundreds of success stories. I've taught students ranging in age from 7 to 80 and can equally connect with beginner as well as advanced students.

I've played bass on many albums through the years as well as compilation albums, tribute albums and session work. I've performed with blues great Jim Kahr, guitarist (John Lee Hooker) and John Brumbach, saxophone (Parliament/Chaka Kahn). I've had thousands of live performances and continue to further my own musical career. 

Offering instruction in:

Electric bass 4, 5, 6 string, fretted and fretless. Upright Bass and acoustic bass
Acoustic and electric guitars
I have also taught beginners on Ukulele, Mandolin, Harmonica, Keyboard/Piano, Autoharp, Dulcimer and banjo... 
I also teach the finer points of writing, recording, engineering and producing music

In the West, North and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago you can travel to me or I can travel to you for private lessons.
I also offer online lessons to anywhere with an internet connection. 
You can contact me about all these services. Just click my face below and I'll get back to you. 

 

* Due to Covid I am presently only doing online lessons. 


 

                                                                            

                                                                          
 


"Yorg makes the fundamentals of guitar easy to understand and his knowledge of the instrument is second to none. His personable style puts you right at ease and in no time, you are learning quick and efficiently. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn from novice to expert"
-Bud, Warrenville Illinois .....
 

 







"Yorg is a patient and dedicated instructor who also helped keep my daughter's interest up, while keeping lessons fun." 
-Tom, Woodridge Illinois......





 


"Yorg had helped me out tremendously when I was a beginner and just starting out on guitar. He is flexible, patient and knows what works. His lessons transformed me from playing beginner riffs to a more advanced style. Yorg made my life better through music."
-Mike, Detroit Mi.









"Yorg began teaching my 16 year old son to play guitar and soon my three grand children started in. My two granddaughters played guitar and my grandson played bass. Everyone was enjoying this so much I decided to try myself. I tried playing piano when I was a young girl and the music teacher told my parents I should give up playing instruments. Yorg was so patient with me and I can’t tell you the joy I felt when I was able to sit down and play the guitar. We’ve since moved but remain friends and I still play my guitar almost every day. I would highly recommend Yorg. He is so patient and easy to learn from. He has my whole family loving music."
-Sandra, Phoenix Az.