Music Lessons Cook County, IL

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trombone, Music

Nothing in this world is more rewarding than seeing a student achieve. I take on an approach that makes sure that student is both having fun and learning hard material that is hard to grasp. I make sure that the students have their own personalized lesson where learning the basics of both trombone and piano is encouraged and made into a way that they will remember that they had fun while learning. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music

I swear by the Suzuki method. Ive tried various methods, and nothing has worked better than this. Suzuki not only incorporates, but makes it a necessity to be able to sight read, learn by ear (listening followed by playing), and understand the theory behind the piece. I believe that being well educated in different styles of playing makes one a greater musician. My students start off with music theory and the basics of violin, beginning with classical repertoire that can be solo pieces or group pieces from Suzuki book 1. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

My teaching dates back to 2015! Through real life performance experience and studying of the voice I have been able to pass down many skills and technique practices. My performance experience includes: -Resident Artist|Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 Opera Steamboat|Summer Festival Worked on the following shows: La Boheme (covered Mimi), Company (performed the role of Jenny), and Three Feathers (performed the role of Frog) -Young Artist|Sep 2021 - Oct 2021 Opera Company Middlebury|C/D Level House Worked on Tchaikovsky's Maid of Orleans and covered Joan and Agnes -Apprentice Artist|Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 Sarasota Opera|B Level Opera House Worked on the following shows: La Boheme, La Wally, Romeo et Juliette, and L'elisir d'amore Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Music, Keyboard

I was fortunate enough to receive partial scholarship to attend the DePaul University School of Music and concentrate my work there in Jazz Studies. During my time at the university, I had the opportunity to broaden my perspective on the trombone by studying with several of the trombone faculty. I spent most of my time working with Tim Coffman, but was able to work with composer and arranger, Thomas Matta, and Charles Vernon, the bass trombonist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Music

I am a registered Suzuki teacher through Book 3 and love teaching students of all ages and abilities. I aim to highlight the joy that learning music brings. Music has been a foundation in all facets of my life, teaching lifelong skills such as tenacity, patience, and a love for collaboration and I hope to share that with my students. I believe in building a strong foundation that leads to beautiful tone, minimal pain, and long-term enjoyment. Read More