“Having played classical guitar for several years, my progress hit a plateau. Steve introduced me to a completely new way of visualizing the guitar neck, taking my abilities to new heights and breaking me free from this plateau. At the beginning of each lesson, Steve identifies my challenges and provides multiple ways to break them down or approach them differently. Steve's teaching is a game-changer, and I'm truly grateful for the musical growth I've achieved under his guidance.”

— Luke

“Steve draws on a wealth of personal knowledge to make the complex ideas understandable. Relatable and thoughtful, he's helped to push my guitar playing to a new level.”

— Henri

“Working with Steve Knight has been the single best thing I have done to advance my guitar playing. Steve is able to take complex musical concepts, break them into workable ideas, and then offer exercises appropriate to my given skill set. Beyond the day-to-day grind of improving the technical building blocks, Steve never forgets the heart of the song. The music and the joy it brings, remains at the center of the learning experience, and this is what makes Steve Knight an incredible guitar teacher.”

— Leslie

“Taking lessons from Steve has offered me the opportunity to learn and master skills and concepts that I didn’t even know existed. My understanding of the instrument as well as proficiency reached new levels over the course of our time together. He offers professional level teaching in a personalized, relaxed environment that is hard to find anywhere else.”

— Callista

“Steve is the best teacher I‘ve ever had! He has the ability break down difficult concepts with clarity and simplicity. He is very skilled in his knowledge and devotion to the guitar. The lessons are individually thought out and tailored to student needs. He has excellent resources and is willing to share them. Steve is responsive and attentive and encourages me to reach out if I have questions between sessions. Best of all, Steve is very fun teacher to study with. The time goes way too quickly!”

— Terra

“Being back "in school" as an adult is HARD, and I couldn't do it without Steve! I love being Steve's student -- he always seems to know what I need to work on, and what he can tell me to help me get better at guitar. He's creative in the exercises and homework he gives me to work on every week, and that keeps it always feeling vibrant and fun.”

— Shane

“Other than encouraging my kid to step out of his comfort zone and try new things, Steve explains WHY a song works instead of just teaching it, which makes the learning experience that much better.”

— Rania

“We feel truly lucky to have had our son Zachary work with Steve Knight through the School of Rock (SOR) here in Evanston. Steve has been both a consistent and inspiring adult mentor for Zachary for the past 5 years. We were unaware of his extensive knowledge of jazz guitar when Zachary first joined the SOR family. What an incredible gift to learn that he is both an amazingly present and patient guitar instructor as well as a working jazz musician here in Chicago. As a Performance leader, Steve was adept at balancing the students' wishes with the overall needs of the group. (True teen collaboration - Not an easy feat!) Steve's ability to consistently instruct and connect through music has helped Zachary to weather the ebb and flow of life in his teens. He has helped him to prepare for jazz auditions throughout high school and he was instrumental in supporting him in his quest to study music in college. We recommend all jazz enthusiasts to take lessons with Steve.”

— Courtney

“My teenaged son clicked with Steve from the very first lesson. Steve is a teacher in the true sense of the word: he brings a wealth of knowledge and talent, motivation and encouragement, and a good dose of humor to every lesson. I have seen my son's talent and confidence grow so much this year under Steve's mentorship. And he has fun! Steve has a passion for music, and for sharing music with others. It is a joy to work with someone who loves what he does! I highly recommend Steve Knight as an instructor.”

— Sharon