Music Lessons in Prospect Heights, IL

Instruments: Piano

My teaching dates back to my high school days, as I began teaching private lessons in my students' homes. I learned as I went along the different ways to engage different types of students, and I loved seeing the growth from week to week. I've found that my students took a lot of pride in learning to play a song they thought was too difficult for them, or in overcoming a specific hurdle. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums

I encourage regular lesson attendance and practice at home. Consistency is key when learning and developing a new skill set especially when concerning younger students. I feel that the balance of establishing a strong technical foundation and fostering a love for music is fundamental in fostering passion and enthusiasm for new students. I try and find out what the student is interested in and tailor each lesson to their specific needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Organ Synthesizer Keyboard

In my private lesson, you'll gain an understanding, not only of the piano and how to play it in many different styles, but also of music, how it works and how songs are formed and structured. You are about to begin a journey of playing the piano that will take you as far as you are willing and able to go. I will give you everything you need to learn to play the piano by ear, along with lots of extras. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I've been a private bass instructor for a number of years now. I have had both double bass and bass guitar students. In addition, I've taught jazz improvisation to other instruments as well and have experience coaching both large and small ensembles. In 2013, I spent a summer interning as an assistant teacher for the New York Jazz Academy (NYJA). The NYJA is all ages jazz academy located in New York, NY. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For all beginning students I use use various method books, as well as work on the student's memorization skills. n my curriculum, students will start off by learning the basics of the guitar, knowing the parts,accessories and so forth. Then We will move on to Tuning and Perfect pitch. As we move on students will learn how to build and maintain a Rhythm. Learning how to play chords is essential, and we will be going through chord progress ions and how to recognize and memorize the various chords. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga

Since high school, I have worked to maintain a private percussion studio. Now that I am 24 years old I have experience teaching individuals with special needs, individuals whose primary language is not English, and adults and children who possess a varying degree of experience with either music in general or with instruments of the percussion family. Education is something that I take very seriously. I become elated when witnessing the progress of a student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

I always try to encourage students to see the small victories in playing music; regardless of how significant or noticeable an achievement is. Many students get down on themselves because they can't play something or they make a mistake. This is a deficit mindset that stunts growth long term. When I first teach a student I want them to set a short term goal between each lesson and one long term goal that spans from a month to a year. Read More