In-Home Music Instruction with Mr. Bob

Great 4.8(91)
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  • 111 hires
  • 4 similar jobs done nearby
  • Based in Lockport, IL
  • 19 years in business
  • 1 employee
  • Background checked

About In-Home Music Instruction with Mr. Bob

NOW OFFERING LESSONS USING THE ZOOM APP!!! "Mr. Bob's Personal Philosophy/Mission Statement": Music is a language. We use language to communicate by sharing our ideas with others, learning ideas from other people by asking questions and coming together to create something greater than ourselves. So please feel free to strike up a conversation with me anytime and I'm sure we'll both learn quite a lot from each other :) I play a variety of instruments, play a variety of styles of music and teach students of all ages and skill levels. Although my main instruments are guitar, bass, piano, ukulele and drums. As per my business card: "Instrument and Music Theory Lessons for Students Of All Ages From Beginner To Advanced Levels" I enjoy everything about the work I do! I get to play music with and teach curious, motivated, talented students and in the process I generally learn something such as a new song, style of playing or way of teaching that I can then share with my other students. I also get to enjoy the hospitality of the clients and parents of students that I teach.

Reviews

Megan T.Oct 2026

Mr. Bob is excellent. He's very professional and punctual. He confirms our lesson times each week, has a really positive and encouraging attitude working with our son and shows expertise in teaching piano.

Liz S.Aug 2026

Bob has been great! He has been working with my 6 year old son weekly for a few months. He's very patient with wiggly and easily distracted little kids but still able to make great progress with them! He strikes a perfect balance between structured lessons and letting kids explore the instrument and find joy in creating music. Very professional, flexible and we appreciate him coming to the house. I would highly recommend Bob to anyone looking to get their kids private music lessons!

Meghan C.Jul 2026

I started with Mr. Bob as an adult beginner piano student. Every week he is encouraging and seeks out new music that aligns with my goals and interests. As a mom and teacher, my practice availability varies from week to week, and he is always patient with my varying levels of progress. My 11-year-old son observed our practices and wanted to start playing as well, so now we do back-to-back lessons. It is so convenient that he comes to our home. He is also flexible with rescheduling practices when we have conflicts.

Thumbtack customerJun 2026

Bob is an excellent teacher for all ages and a wide range of skill levels. My wife and 5 year old son have taken piano lessons with him for almost 6 months and have developed a lot in a short time. Bob makes learning to play fun and informative through a wide song selection and not losing focus on the fundamentals.

Thumbtack customerFeb 2026

Kinda snobby and Unprofessional when trying to figure out days to meet and I was out of range.. If I lived in a nicer area I feel like he would have spoke to me differently. I would go to someone who is a genuine person and not just in this for the money.

Thumbtack customerJan 2026

Bob has been my sons teacher for about 6 months. My son has learned beyond our expectations. Bob is patient, loves music and such an excellent teacher. I would highly recommend Bob, hands down the best!!

Thumbtack customerJan 2026

Mr. Bob is a great piano teacher. He is very professional and great at teaching my young kids to play piano. They are excited to practice and have lessons with him each week. Hire him!!

Zhichao L.Jun 2025

WE LOVE BOB!! Bob is a super duper nice guy with lots of talents and a warm heart. I started with him for my son's guitar lesson, and later swithed to piano with Bob for all 3 of my kids. He is alway on time, confirm classes every time, and really good dealing with kids, even whith my kids prank him sometimes. Its been over a year with Bob, we all live him, We do recommed Bob. ^_^

Samah A.Feb 2024

Bob is wonderful to work with! He’s talented and has a way of working with young students. He also kept it light and my kids had fun! They already learned some notes with just one lesson!

Katie d.Jul 2023

We have had guitar lessons with Mr Bob since January and we have had the best experience with him. This is my sons first time playing the guitar and Mr Bob has been excellent with him. He is patient but pushes my son to improve. He has worked with my son when he doesn’t understand something and praises him when he does good. My son enjoys his guitar lessons every week. I would recommend MR Bob to everyone

Susan D.Jun 2022

Mr. Bob is teaching guitar to my 11 year old and piano to my 9 year old. He is always friendly and patient with both of them no matter what kind of mood they are in. My daughter has special needs, and Mr. Bob teaches at a pace that is accessible and appropriate to her. I would definitely recommend him.

Rey a.Mar 2022

Good instructions

Carrie B.Oct 2021

Bob does and excellent job teaching guitar to my 13-year-old son. He both challenges him and makes the lessons fun which is a perfect combination for a teacher. My son really enjoys the lessons and has made great improvement. So glad we found Bob!

Daniel T.Sep 2020

Has a gift and passion to teach Music is in his soul and it shows Couldn’t imagine there is anyone better to learn from

Luma A.Jul 2019

Mr. Bob was my old guitar teacher he’s very good with working with his students and he explains everything to me and he’s kinda good on piano too thank you Bob!!! 😀

Bridget M.Sep 2018

I could not say enough positive things about Mr. Bob. He has been tremendously patient with my 5 year old daughter (taking ukulele lessons), 10 year old son (learning keyboard), and 10 year old nephew (playing electric guitar). Each child has their own way of learning and Bob has adapted to their various styles. He has made learning each instrument fun and exciting! The kids look forward to their lessons each week. A wonderful teacher with a fun and colorful personality. Highly recommend!

Jessica P.May 2018

I was a beginner with no knowledge of how to play. But in the several lessons I've had, I've learned a lot!

Kate M.Jul 2017

He got back to my emails right away and was easy to arrange a time with for lessons

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