John Fulling

Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Harmonica, and more

Music is fundamental to our human experience. It’s part of our journey. As a teacher, I aim to stimulate and encourage each student to participate in their own musical development.

To stay motivated and ensure progress, we’ll establish long and short term goals, with a lesson plan, and a guided practice routine. When steady consistent practice of the lesson material becomes habit, progress will be made. And, the journey becomes more meaningful. Taking part in students’ development and accomplishments has brought me great satisfaction.

I have over 20 years’ experience playing and teaching a wide range of genres, including Rock, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, and Classical music. I’ve played in rock, Dixieland, and bluegrass bands, pit orchestras, mainstream jazz bands and combos, and classical guitar and chamber music ensembles.

I have a Bachelor of Music, Classical Guitar Performance degree. Currently, I am studying jazz guitar and classical singing at College of Lake County. I study scat singing on my own.

Besides how to play an instrument, I also teach theory, playing-by-ear, songwriting, accompaniment, soloing, singing, and arranging. 

I enjoy reading, writing, art, outdoors things, gardening, and cooking.

Rates

Private Lesson Lengths & Rates

Paid monthly, in advance

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$20 per Weekly 30 Minute Lesson | $80 Monthly

$100 if five lessons in a month

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$25 per Weekly 45 Minute Lesson | $100 Monthly

$125 if five lessons in a month

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$35 per Weekly 60 Minute Lesson | $140 Monthly

$175 if five lessons in a month

Payment Methods

PayPal, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay. We can also discuss other ways.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior. Makeups or credits can be applied for proper cancellation. Otherwise, it will be counted as a nonrefundable no-show.

Instruments

Subjects Taught

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Guitar

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Ukulele

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Bass

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Mandolin

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Banjo

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Harmonica

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Music Theory

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Playing by Ear

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Songwriting

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Accompaniment

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Soloing

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Singing

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Arranging

Days

Availability

Subject to change

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Monday; 9 AM to 7 PM

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Tuesday; 9 AM to 7 PM

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Wednesday; 9 AM to 5:30 PM | 6 PM to 7 PM

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Thursday; 9 AM to 7 PM

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Friday; 9 AM to 7 PM

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Saturday; 9 AM to 9:30 AM | 10 AM to 2 PM

Availability is fluid. However, once you pick a time slot, it is solid (but changeable as needed).

Formats

Lesson Formats

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Virtual

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In-Store (Waukegan)

Students

Preferred Student Age

All ages

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Children

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Adults

“Music is fundamental to our human experience. It’s part of our journey.”

Let’s take a musical journey together. Are you ready?

Ready to begin lessons? Use this form to contact me directly.

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(619) 203-7508

No calls after 8 PM, please. Text anytime.

Clay63251@gmail.com