Get to Know Us
At Capital Art Music, we believe music is more than learning an instrument — it is a path to creativity, confidence, and connection. Based in Macomb, Illinois, we provide high-quality music lessons for students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced musicians.
Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of music through personalized instruction tailored to each student’s goals. We offer lessons in rock, blues, jazz, pop, Latin, classical, and more, helping students develop technique, creativity, and self-expression.
Get to Know Us
At Capital Art Music, we believe music is more than learning an instrument — it is a path to creativity, confidence, and connection. Based in Macomb, Illinois, we provide high-quality music lessons for students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced musicians.
Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of music through personalized instruction tailored to each student’s goals. We offer lessons in rock, blues, jazz, pop, Latin, classical, and more, helping students develop technique, creativity, and self-expression.
Lessons
Instruments
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Ukulele
Bass
Drums
Keys
Skills
Technique
Music Theory
Repertoire
Recital Prep
Recording Studio
Time
Private Lessons
30 min
45 min
60 min
Lessons
Go beyond learning songs — develop the skills of a complete musician.
Acoustic & Electric Guitar
From beginner to advance. All the styles
Bass
Build your groove and technique.
Ukelele
Fun, approachable lessons for all ages.
Drums
Learn rhythm, technique and your favorite songs.
Piano
Build a strong musical foundation.
Music Theory & Recording
Understand music and create your own sound.
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Meet your Instructor
Nico Barberan is an internationally touring, high-level guitarist, songwriter, producer, and educator from Chile, now based in Illinois. With a career spanning over a decade, he brings a dynamic blend of Latin American music, rock, blues, funk, and classical influences to both performance and teaching.
He holds a Master’s degree in Music (Applied Pedagogy in Classical Guitar) from Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago, USA) and a Bachelor’s degree in Music from ARCIS University (Santiago, Chile). As an educator, Nico combines high-level musicianship, real-world performance experience, and creative mentorship in his teaching.
Bilingual instruction in English and Spanish is available — or learn Spanish while you play music.
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Meet your Instructor
Nico Barberan is an internationally touring, high-level guitarist, songwriter, producer, and educator from Chile, now based in Illinois. With a career spanning over a decade, he brings a dynamic blend of Latin American music, rock, blues, funk, and classical influences to both performance and teaching.
He holds a Master’s degree in Music (Applied Pedagogy in Classical Guitar) from Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago, USA) and a Bachelor’s degree in Music from ARCIS University (Santiago, Chile). As an educator, Nico combines high-level musicianship, real-world performance experience, and creative mentorship in his teaching.
Bilingual instruction in English and Spanish is available — or learn Spanish while you play music.
The benefits of Playing an Instrument
Strengthens focus, discipline, creativity, memory, and problem-solving. Supports academic growth and cognitive health for children and adults.
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Creates vital connections, helping people communicate, collaborate, and build community. A path to social bond-building and collective artistic discovery.
Referring four classes per month
Pricing
10% off sibling added
Special Discounts at Capital Art Music
We are proud to make music lessons more accessible to our community
WIU Students faculty and staff.
Elegible for Discount
Military members and Veterans
Macomb School District families
Retired
individuals
Monmouth School District families
10% OFF
15% OFF
20% OFF
The benefits of Playing
an Instrument
Strengthens focus, discipline, creativity, memory, and problem-solving. Supports academic growth and cognitive health for children and adults.
Creates vital connections, helping people communicate, collaborate, and build community. A path to social bond-building and collective artistic discovery.
Pricing
referring to four classes per month
30 MIN / $140 MO
10% OFF
15% OFF
20% OFF
Special Discounts at Capital Art Music!
WIU students, faculty and staff, Macomb School District families, Monmouth School District families, military members, veterans, and retired individuals receive special discounts on music lessons
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