Music Lessons in Great Lakes, IL

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

My objectivities as a teacher come from the strong statement, "a teacher's purpose is to help students to find their own vision and image". In my teaching, I always start from the question "why?" Why does a student want to learn music? Helping students understand his or her own reason will become the spiritual nourishment that will prepare them as independent human beings and artists. My experience has taught me that deeply understanding self-motivation drive students beyond their comfort zone and cultivate self-identification. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass

My name is David and I have been playing Electric/Upright Bass and Guitar for over 30 years, I also have been teaching  Bass and Guitar for over 20 years.I have experience playing in and around the Mid-west and the UK as well. I am well versed in music theory,and have played many different styles of music, from Rock and Pop to Blues and Jazz. I am a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students of all ages,and I believe that each lesson is tailored to the individual student. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

When I first sit down with a student, my number one goal is to figure out what they are excited about. I personally never spent much time practicing music that I wasn't excited about, so I don't expect my students to either. Whether it ends up being rock, classical, jazz, folk, or maybe a specific band or artist, I feel that students learn best when they are excited about the music they are learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Keyboard

Hi my name is Josh and music has been my life ever since I can remember. I started playing piano around the age of 5 years old and continued throughout high school. During my middle school I picked up percussion and decided to focus on that after high school, going on to achieve my Bachelors in Fine Arts from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and my Masters of Music and Performer's Certificate in Orchestral Studies from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts under the tutelage of musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera. Read More

Instruments: Piano

Specific technical exercises are taught and demonstrated to improve their playing. By establishing solid techniques, students are able to grab the secret of playing each repertoire. For beginners, this starts with essentials such as establishing correct playing posture and hand position. PATIENCE with students and parents. I view each student uniquely with a distinct learning curve which requires me to deliver a creative and immersive lesson plan. I strive to also maintain communication with parents by regularly updating on their childs learning process and goals for the lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

I am a versatile multi-instrumentalist who loves to share the joys of music with students of all backgrounds, ages, and levels of experience. My career as a professional performing musician started even before I began my collegiate studies, as I began professional piano accompanying services while still in high school, and played in my first community orchestra before beginning my undergraduate studies. Throughout the last 17 years, I earned a bachelor's and two graduate degrees in instrumental performance, first focusing on viola and piano, and later, cello. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums

I am a lifelong musician who has a passion for teaching. I enjoy helping budding musicians find their voice and inspriation through their gift! I am a full time musician that shares the message of love, positivity, and marriage as I record original music and perform with my wife as RnB duoISH.I have been fortunate enough to tour the country as a musician and I look forward to sharing that love of music with eager minds! Read More