In the latest edition of the school newsletter, we want to share our stories of learning music & going pro as well as our best advice to aspiring players and singers. You can read the full answers on our Teachers page. For more info on lessons, contact us at 815-469-6321,...
3-Time National Flatpicking Guitar Champion, teacher and author Steve Kaufman returns for his Gold Award Winning Flatpicking Guitar and Mandolin Workshops October 4th- 6th 2024 at Down Home Guitars! Bluegrass Unlimited says: “As a professional teacher, Kaufman has perfected his teaching skills as much as his picking technique.” 2 Day...
3-Time National Flatpicking Champ Steve Kaufman and mandolin virtuoso Don Stiernberg join forces for a ‘one night only’ concert here at Down Home Guitars Saturday October 5th 2024 at 7:30pm. From bluegrass, swing, jazz and beyond, they touch on a bit of it all. These old friends rarely get a...
In the latest edition of the school newsletter, the staff and instructors put their heads together to solve an age-old problem: PRACTICE. For more info on lessons, contact us at 815-469-6321, stop in the shop or email Molly at molly@downhomeguitars.com.
Now the LAST Friday of the month, our monthly open mic is always a good time with snacks, beverages, and diverse talents in an encouraging listening room environment! Bring your instruments and/or your voice and join hosts Debbie Parks, Molly Rose, Carl Tosi, and Charles Ferrari for our all ages,...
Give the gift of music this Holiday Season! Now through December 31st 2022, buy 10 1/2 hour lessons and get 1 free. There’s no limit to the offer- buy 20, get 2 lessons, buy 30 get 3 etc. Contact us at 815-469-6321, stop in the shop or email Molly Rose...
Down Home Guitars is raffling off a new Guild Bob Marley A-20 guitar package valued at $555 during Fall Fest in downtown Frankfort over Labor Day weekend 2022! Entry is free and you must be present at the shop from Sat. 9/3 to Monday 9/5 at 5pm to enter. Package...
Sign up for virtual guitar lessons in the in comfort of your own home (or anywhere) with veteran flatpicking guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Eric Lambert. Register with us at Down Home Guitars and we can get you going immediately! Lessons are available for 1/2 hour or 1 hour time slots on...
Our in-store Spring Recital Weekend returns Friday May 13th-Sunday May 15th! All current students are invited (and encouraged!) to prepare up to 3 minutes of of music to play for family and friends. Each instructor’s students will perform at one of four scheduled performances. All students who wish to participate...
During this time of social distancing, what better time while you are home to work on your music education! Take a on-on-one virtual lesson with any of our very talented teachers in the comfort and safety of your own home. We offer lessons for guitar, piano, violin, drums, voice, banjo,...
