Fun, Affordable Guitar Lessons in Chicago
http://www.rorysullivanmusic.com
Hi! My name is Rory Sullivan and I teach guitar lessons in Chicago, IL. If you're looking for a teacher who will motivate and inspire you, I'd love to get you going. Learning guitar doesn't have to be difficult -- we'll work on chords, notes, strumming, soloing, and have fun along the way!
I teach in studio or in home lessons based out of East Lakeview, and I accept students who are beginner to intermediate all ages. I've been teaching for 8 years, and have worked with more than 50 students. Whether you want to learn country, pop, or rock, I'll personalize your lessons based on your specific goals.
My Specialties:
Folk, Country, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Americana
Prices:
In Studio: $20/half hour
In Studio: $40/hour
In home: $50/hour
To learn more about me, please visit my website: http://www.rorysullivanmusic.com
Below is my full resume.
All The Best,
Rory
AWARDS/NOMINATIONS
-The song "Ride The Rails" won the grand prize for the 2013 Hertz/Indabamusic Movin' Songwriting Contest with Sara Evans.
-The song "Out Of Here" won the grand prize for the 2012 Cd Baby/Indaba Music Songwriting Contest in New York, ranking over 3,000 other songs.
-Steady rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio, Internet Radio, Public Radio, etc
-Winner of "America's Best Songs" in 2010 for folk category.
-Shares an album with Emmylou Harris, Neko Case, John Oates, Shelby Lynn, Will Ackerman, and more where his song "From The Bottom" was handpicked for the "Best Friends, Giving Animals A Voice Through Music" compilation.
-Opened for Eric Andersen, The Royal Southern Brotherhood, James Maddock, Luke Brindley, Mutlu, and Stephane Wrembel
- Performed at over 500 venues, including: XPoNential Music Festival, Rockwood Music Hall, The Living Room, Bitter End, Queen Theater World Cafe Live, Tin Angel, Avalon Theater, Elbo Room, Arlene's Grocery, Uncommon Ground.
REVIEWS
"With Rory's brilliant song writing, guitar skills of a soloist and a disciplined voice as big as a house you have one of the most impressive young singer/songwriters I've heard in a long long time." -Will Ackerman (Grammy Award Winning Artist/Producer & Founder
Windham Hill Records)
"Lush guitar harmonies, beautiful lyrics, and powerful singing had everyone in the room hypnotized." - Jordi Oliveres (Feast Of Music)
"Rory Sullivan is the real deal. If the music industry were solely based upon talent, Rory would be a household name so do yourself a favor and discover him." Gregory Douglass (Indie Award Winning singer/songwriter)
"This 26 year old singer/songwriter is one of the rare old souls that plays for no other reason than that it's his passion." - Pete Howard (Scene Magazine)
"An impressive and enjoyable song performed by an emerging master songwriter" -Sylus Brown
" Excellent song that reminds me of what a young James Taylor might be doing if he was starting out today and had more energy." Rob Ritter
DISCOGRAPHY
-Here All Along EP (Produced By Will Ackerman)
-Rory Sullivan & The Second Season (Produced By Justin King)
-"From The Bottom" - "Giving Animals A Voice Through Music" compilation feat. Emmylou Harris, John Oates, Neko Case, Shelby Lynee
EDUCATION
- Cecil College Maryland (2005-2008)
-Associates Music/Guitar Concentration.
-Performed with jazz, rock, folk ensembles
- Studied with renowned classical guitarist and professor Andrew Dickenson and jazz legend Tim McAlee
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
-Taught privately in DE,MD, PA, NY, IL (2006-2013)
Music & Arts Center (2007
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