Piano Lessons in Columbia House, IL

Instruments: Piano Violin

I am a teacher by vocation, because my work brings me satisfaction. I love my profession and treat it as a creative process. Yes, this is my creative process and each student is the material through which I create my masterpiece. I invest completely in my student with my knowledge, experience, love, attention and responsibility. I began my teaching career in 1994, working at the conservatory with students. Although it was not easy to start right away with adult students, I understood back then that this was my calling. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Music Keyboard

Im an enthusiastic and accepting teacher who enjoys building students confidence and lifelong enjoyment of music! In 2014, I graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelors in music composition with a focus on classical piano and voice, then moved to Chicago to get my Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Columbia College in music composition for film and media. Writing music for orchestras was the most unforgettable part of my experience there! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I have had the pleasure of teaching students for over 10 years. My students have been of all ages and have consisted of all types of experience levels. These students gave me the experience and helped me grow into a patient and well rounded instructor. My goal is for the student to progress and enjoy themselves while truly understanding what they are learning. I began teaching in my junior year of high school. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I start teaching voice and piano when I was 20 years old. Since then I had countless students. I am available to teach students from novice to expert. In Romania, I taught at the Music Highschool in Brasov and also the Arts academy in the same city. In the USA I worked with Northwestern University, Depaul University, Roosevelt University. Also with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Opera Theatre, Madison University WI, San Francisco Conservatory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Keyboard

I grew up with my mom who owned a piano studio for twenty years. I've watched my mother teach many students in various level. Learning music is an important part of my childhood memory which I cherish. I began teaching piano from 2007 in South Korea and continued teaching students in USA when I came here to further my studies in Piano. I helped students who are preparing for entrance exam to College of Music and I also taught piano and theory for K-12 students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For beginning piano students, I typically have them start with the Alfred series. Depending on their growth, we can move onto solo repertoire shortly thereafter. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Music Keyboard

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by engaging students in conversations about realistic and individual growth goals. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More