Learn to play your favorite song
…or how to write it yourself!
Boutique music lessons and songwriting in a professional, home-based studio in Uptown Chicago. Safe, supportive, and results-driven.
Hi! I’m Aaron Landsman, owner and instructor at JAZZFUZZ School of Music.
I’ve been a musician for over 30 years, with a primary focus on guitar as well as playing piano, bass, and drums. I’ve produced hundreds of tracks for myself and other artists out of the JAZZFUZZ studio as well as showrunning a dozen different podcasts, with over 300 hundred total episodes recorded in the same studio. This experience gives me a unique ability to transform traditional music lessons “beyond the chord”: into lessons about how to actually create modern music: timing, tone, layering, arrangement, and recording, using the same equipment and software as industry professionals.
The approach at JAZZFUZZ is designed to both teach music and make musicians for life. Fundamentals matter, and we always start with the basics: scales, chords, rhythm, and notation. Now the fun starts: students apply and practice these principles in the context of the songs they love. Here is where the JAZZFUZZ magic is added to the foundation they’ve built…we hit RECORD! Students now get to rock out in a full studio with professional gear while recording their music, becoming their own producers, and leaving with a song or music video to keep forever and hear every day.
Programs and Pricing
$85 / hour
Learn your favorite songs while building solid technique on guitar, bass, keys, drums, or electronic production. Fun, and tailored to you.
Focus on tone, timing, and feel
Play along to pro backing tracks
Perfect for beginners and motivated hobbyists
$125 / 90 minutes
Write, arrange, and record original music, then leave with a recording after each lesson.
Song structure, melody development, lyric writing, and chord theory
Record ideas directly into Ableton Live
Learn to layer instruments and shape sound
Finish every session with a song you love
$750–950 / 6–8 weeks
A complete artist experience: lessons, songwriting, studio recording, and a music video. Perfect for auditions, applications, and portfolio building.
Private lessons + guided songwriting sessions
Professional recording and mixing in the JAZZFUZZ studio
Custom music video filmed and edited in-house
Access to JAZZFUZZ’s legal library and consultation for publishing and splits
End-to-end creative mentorship and project management
A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO — WITHOUT THE ATTITUDE
The JAZZFUZZ studio is sound-treated and stocked with grail-level instruments, legendary microphones, and producer-favorite drum machines. Students learn in a calm, inspiring space designed for real progress — and real recordings.
Highlights:
PRS CORE CUSTOM 24 & ’96 FENDER STRAT — iconic tones at your fingertips
IBANEZ SDGR 5-STRING & FENDER P-BASS — modern depth and vintage punch
PRS MT15 AMP + CAB & AMPEG 15” COMBO — boutique power and classic low-end
KORG MONOLOGUE & MINILOGUE, AKAI MAX49 — synths and keys for any style
ELEKTRON RYTM II — pro drum machine for beatmakers
LUDWIG KIT w/ ZILDJIAN CYMBALS — acoustic foundation for rhythm practice
SHURE SM58 & SM7B MICS — from stage-ready to studio-classic vocals
A Comfortable Space
JAZZFUZZ isn’t just a studio for students — it’s also a welcoming place for parents or caregivers who stay for the lesson. We’ve made sure the space is inviting, convenient, and family-friendly.
In the Waiting Area You’ll Find:
Living Room Seating & Wi-Fi — relax or catch up on work while your student learns
Stocked Kitchen — help yourself to cold water, hot coffee, or a soft drink
Restroom — always clean with all hygiene products readily available
Back Deck Seating — enjoy fresh air in a private outdoor space - small dog friendly (on deck only)
Of course, if you prefer to drop your student, JAZZFUZZ is conveniently located in the Uptown neighborhood with easy access to the beach, local business, and restaurants.
Safety and Peace of Mind
At JAZZFUZZ, we know that parents need to feel secure when leaving their kids in a studio setting. We’ve built safety and professionalism into every part of the experience, so you can relax while your child learns, writes, and creates music they love. All areas of the home not related to music lessons are kept locked and inaccessible during sessions. Only the studio, lounge, kitchen, restroom, and deck are available to students and parents. This ensures lessons take place in a safe, professional, and clearly defined environment.
TESTIMONIALS
“He showed me how to put together my college submission of songs and videos, helped me get scholarship offers from every school I applied to, and wrote me a letter of recommendation.
I started at Columbia fall of 2025!”
— Jewel McClinton, 18
“Who really thinks a 50 Old dog can learn new tricks? Aaron does, and he taught me how to play bass, turn my poetry into songs, and play them out FOR Audiences.”
— Clark Nelson, 52
Legal guidance for young artists…
Because learning to write and collaborate means learning to protect it.
Students have access to trusted legal insight. JAZZFUZZ has relationships with leading civil attorneys in Chicago who help advise our school and our students on publishing rights, royalty splits, and copyright protections. You’ll have peace of mind that when your student writes and records original music, you’ll understand exactly how their creative work can be safeguarded.