Guitar Lessons
"Ben is always kind, patient and encouraging. He is dedicated to his students' enjoyment of and success in music."
Cristy C.
Discover your musical potential at the premier music studio serving the Western Suburbs.
At Da Capo Music Studio, we believe that learning the guitar should be an exciting, hands-on, and deeply rewarding journey. Whether your child is picking up an acoustic guitar for the very first time, a teenager wanting to play their favorite rock riffs, or an adult looking to master advanced fingerstyle or electric guitar solos, our private guitar lessons are completely customized to meet your specific goals, learning style, and musical tastes.
Our vibrant studio provides an encouraging, professional, and inspiring space where guitarists of all ages can develop excellent technique, build confidence, and master the instrument.
Comprehensive Guitar Instruction for All Styles and Skill Levels
- Acoustic & Electric Guitar: Master the crisp, rhythmic foundations of acoustic fingerpicking or dive into the expressive, dynamic world of electric guitar scales, riffs, and solos.
- All Musical Genres: We meet you exactly where your musical passions lie. Our instructors teach across a massive variety of styles, including rock, pop, classical, blues, folk, country, and jazz.
- Core Foundations & Music Theory: Our lessons don't just teach you how to copy songs. Students build lifelong musical habits by learning proper techniques, fretboard geography, chord progressions, sight-reading, and ear training.
- Low-Stress Performance Opportunities: We host regular student recitals throughout the year, giving our guitarists a warm, encouraging environment to step onto the stage and share their music with family and friends.
Proudly Serving Our Local Communities
Conveniently located in Elburn, Da Capo Music Studio is the trusted choice for exceptional musical education throughout Kane County. We proudly welcome guitar students and busy families from across the entire surrounding region, including Elburn, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Sugar Grove, and Lily Lake. With our flexible scheduling, fitting quality guitar instruction into your family’s weekly routine is simple and stress-free.
Ben Westfall
Ben Westfall is a fingerstyle guitarist and graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he earned a BM in Classical Guitar Performance. He has over 20 years of experience teaching private guitar lessons to hundreds of guitarists ranging from ages 3 to 85.
Eric Meuer
Eric Meuer is a musician who studied classical and jazz guitar at the University of Evansville, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music.
While at the University of Evansville, Eric performed in several small and large ensembles including choir, pep band, jazz band, and the University of Evansville’s Classical Guitar Trio, while also furthering a passion for composition, arranging, music history and literature.
Eric has performed at Carnegie Hall, Victory Theater, and several places in and around the Chicagoland, Washington D.C., and Nashville areas.
As a guitar instructor, Eric has been teaching consistently since 2017, providing personalized one on one and ensemble instruction for students ranging from 5 through adulthood. He shares his knowledge and passion of technique, theory, and performance with his students while utilizing a motivational and flexible, yet structured teaching style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to tune up and begin your guitar journey? Space with our highly sought-after guitar instructors is limited. Contact us today to check current lesson availability and find the perfect time slot for you or your child.