Who wants to take boring music lessons like the ones you took as a child?
We can tell ya one thing, we don’t teach those types of lessons around here.
Music Lessons Available for Guitar, Drums, Piano and more
Music Lessons in Collinsville and Edwardsville
All Ages | All Skill Levels | Two Convenient Locations | Online Lessons
Who We Are
Welcome to Swing City Music, located in Collinsville, Il. and Edwardsville, Il. We are passionate about music education and helping students achieve their musical goals through our integrated teaching approach.
We offer private and group music lessons for a variety of instruments, including guitar, drums, piano, and more. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to providing a personalized and comprehensive learning experience for students of all ages and skill levels.
Private Lessons for Children
We offer one-on-one, 30-minute lessons that are suitable for students starting at the age of 3. This offers a great opportunity to learn the basics in a time frame that is manageable for most students while learning materials that are tailored to each student’s unique learning style, musical interest, and pace.
Private Lessons for Adults
Whether you’re a hobbyist, beginner, or an advancing student, you’ll enjoy the private, one-on-one lesson setting as an adult student. We’ll work with you to help you learn the music you want to learn at a pace that is suitable for you.
Group Lessons
Group classes allow students to develop their creative imagination that comes together through teamwork and collaboration. They will develop a sense of pride and feel more responsible for their actions and their contributions to the team.
What Will You Learn?
Reading Music
Yep. We still teach notation. We couldn’t get rid of ALL of the old teaching techniques.
Lead Sheets & Chord Charts
What are those? Well, if you ever want to “jam” with your friends around a campfire or in the garage, you better know about these.
Performing
While it’s not required, everyone wants to join in on our recitals. We host recitals in-house and at local venues such as The Old Herald.
Composing
Most kids want to tinker around and make up their own songs. Why not learn how to write a song from scratch?
Playing Together
Learning an instrument can sometimes feel lonely. Not at Swing City. Join a band, a group class, or play along with your teacher.
Music Games
That’s right, we play games to reinforce the musical concepts being taught. Trust us, these games help students understand the concepts being taught.
Want to Start Lessons But Don’t Have An Instrument?
Our trial program was designed to give students of all ages the opportunity to take music lessons without the commitment of owning an instrument. For six weeks, you will have a weekly music lesson and we will loan you an instrument to take home to practice on.
Are you ready to start your EPIC musical journey?
Students will enjoy a much more varied musical experience and be able to showcase their own creations to the world through:
- 12 Bar Blues
- Four Chord Composing
- Chord Charts and Lead Sheets
- Improvising
- Playing By Ear
- Playing Rock and Pop Songs
Playing an instrument takes effort and time. Your efforts, combined with engaging lessons and proven practice strategies promise success on and off the bench.
Reading, theory, writing, composing, and creativity are all apart of playing an instrument and your lessons are carefully crafted to suit your learning styles and interest.
Learning any instrument is a team effort and if everyone joins in, it is a rewarding experience for all. Collaboration between the teacher, students, and their family is key to progress. When progress is being made, motivation kicks in which then inspires more practice and more practice means more progress. We call this the “magical loop”.
How do you get into “the magical loop”?
- Consistent Lesson Attendance: It’s vital to attend your weekly lesson in order to see improvement.
- Smart Practice Strategies Implemented At Home: During lessons, teachers will teach their students how to practice efficiently at home because we know everyone has busy schedules.
- Regular Home Practice: Consistency is key when it comes to practice.
Engaging repertoire is a key factor in motivation! Music choices will be made primarily by the student with the teacher providing selections and guidance.
