For intermediate players who want to develop their improvising, I offer a private, in-studio program designed to give you new vocabulary and reinforce the foundations of music. My studio is located in Chicago's Fine Arts Building at 410 S. Michigan Avenue.

Most of my students are adults with a few years of experience on the instrument. They are ready to dedicate 4-5 hours per week to their guitar playing. And their biggest challenge is breaking beyond what I call the intermediate guitar players' plateau—how to go beyond pentatonic scales and basic chords to create more colorful, interesting music. Check out the video for some examples of how we do that.

My students also want guidance for getting the most out of their practice time, with a proven path for musical development. Here's what you can expect from my Private Guitar Lesson Program:

In-studio guitar lessons with personalized feedback and written musical examples
An extensive library of interactive practice material via my Private Lessons Practice Vault, hosted on SoundSlice
Continued focus on your goals for playing, with a path for progress in vocabulary, repertoire, technique, theory, and improvisation

Please note that I am fully vaccinated and proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for in-person studio lessons

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For intermediate players who want to develop their improvising, I offer a private, in-studio program designed to give new vocabulary and reinforce the foundations of music. My studio is located in Chicago's Fine Arts Building at 410 S. Michigan Avenue.

My students also want guidance for getting the most out of their practice time, with a proven path for musical development. Here's what you can expect from my Private Guitar Lesson Program:

In-studio guitar lessons with personalized feedback and written musical examples
An extensive library of interactive practice material via my Private Lessons Practice Vault, hosted on SoundSlice
Continued focus on your goals for playing, with a path for progress in vocabulary, repertoire, technique, theory, and improvisation

Please note that I am fully vaccinated and proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for in-person studio lessons

Student Feedback

I’m from the U.K was a bit skeptical about having a lesson over the internet. However the lesson was AWESOME! Rami is a total pro and in 5 mins managed to help me with something I’ve been struggling with for months.

Adam A.

Rami is an incredible teacher....he has so much insight on where you are at and where you need to go. I can't recommend him enough!

Bryce D.

I always leave our sessions with more confidence and a better understanding of my guitar and music theory in general.

Jeff B.

Rami has built a very comprehensive lesson plan, based on what I am looking to achieve, and has tailored the plan regularly to meet the pace of my progression. I can not only hear, but feel, the improvements

Liam R.

I've been playing seriously for about four years now, and based on asking a few questions and watching some of my recordings he gave me some tips along with exercises to help me along on my journey as an aspiring blues player.

Chris M.

Rami's style is quite mentoring, giving advice and making suggestions after he observes what you are doing, pinpointing the areas that will make the biggest difference, and the homework that you go away with will make you a better player.

Alex D.

Rami is a fantastic guitar teacher who really knows his stuff. You can tell he wants to provide as much value as possible during the lesson.

Bhav P.

Don’t be afraid if you’re slightly older, I am 45 and I could understand his structured way of teaching. I usually tense up playing in front of people, but I felt comfortable in my lesson knowing I wasn’t be judged.

Darren M.

Rami is an excellent listener. He hears what you are saying and what you're not saying. He hears what you are playing and are not playing. He takes that all in and then in relatable terms he sets you on the best path to growing as a player.

Matt D.

I have been playing guitar for 23 years and he showed me some cool stuff. I absolutely recommend!

David S.

Rami was absolutely amazing. He had a way of deciding things which just seemed to create lightbulb moments and really make the path ahead clearer for me

Jared T.

About Your Instructor

Greetings! My name is Rami Atassi, and I'm the creator of Guitar Tactics—a growing library of interactive courses for developing guitarists.

During my 20+ years of creating & teaching music, I've developed an equal passion for understanding music with my brain & creating art with my gut.

I've played Pitchfork Music Festival, made a record produced by Yoko Ono, and recently scored the feature film "Bad Animal." Through hundreds of gigs and sessions, I've had a lot of fun and worked with insanely talented musicians.

Along the way, I've built up a trove of practical guitar knowledge—"stuff you can use" for a wide range of styles and skill levels. In my teaching practice, I'm all about sharing that knowledge.

I'm also passionate about technology and excited by new tools that emphasize a student-centered method. Through my courses & private teaching practice, I give students access to tons of interactive content so that they can make progress on their own schedule.

Want to connect? You can find me on Instagram, sign up for a Guitar Challenge, or shoot me a note about private lessons.

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