LEARN HOW TO PLAY GUITAR WITH Tom Heider

– Guitarist, Educator, Blues Craftsman

Tom Heider is a Chicago-based guitarist and music instructor with a deep passion for the blues and a mission to help students of all levels find their voice through the guitar. With decades of experience performing, teaching, and recording, Tom combines traditional blues feel with modern technique to offer a one-of-a-kind learning experience.

Whether you’re just picking up a guitar for the first time or refining your tone and phrasing after years of playing, Tom brings patience, skill, and insight into every lesson. His teaching style emphasizes musical expression, proper technique, and the kind of soulful playing that moves people.

🎶 What You Can Expect:

• Custom-tailored online or in-person lessons

• Focus on blues, rock, rhythm guitar, and expressive soloing

• Clear breakdowns of tone, phrasing, and timing

• Real-time feedback using Zoom and video lesson tools

• Lessons that go beyond technique — into the heart of music

Tom teaches from his home studio or online, offering a flexible and inspiring learning environment where students can grow confidently. His ultimate goal is to empower each guitarist to express themselves with soul and intention — and to fall in love with the process of playing.

“I don’t just teach notes and scales — I teach how to make your guitar sing.” – Tom Heider

➤ Ready to Learn?

Schedule a session with Tom and begin your musical journey today.