Music Lessons Illinois

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

Hello! My name is Mark and I am excited to be your next vocal coach, instrumental or general music instructor. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Music Education in 2014. While at WMU I had the privilege to study classical voice and vocal jazz, and even perform in the WMU Bronco Marching Band. Following my graduation I spent a few years performing as a production singer for Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, and also for Carnival Cruise Lines. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music

I am a very passionate and motivated instructor and performer, who's personal goal it is to spread the joy of music to anyone who wants to learn! I am a graduate from Oberlin Conservatory, where I studied jazz percussion under legendary drummer Billy Hart. During my time at Oberlin, I was selected to be the drummer in the inaugural year of the "Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble." The Ensemble performed at some of the top venues in the country (i.e. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Accordion, Harmonica, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, French Horn, Piccolo, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I play along with my students to help them with interpretation, phrasing, articulation and dynamics. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Music, Keyboard

My philosophy with teaching my students is that they should learn in an environment where they truly feel that they are not only retaining information that I provide, but are gaining insight as to how to develop their own sense of creativity and problem solving skills. I envision my students’ learning by acquiring pieces to their tool belt, bits at a time. They then take this kit out into their own lives, uniquely building their own future into whatever passions they pursue further. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

I am a highly experienced,versatile, energetic and creative voice and piano teacher. I teach all ages and most styles. I am trained as a classical pianist and became a professional jazz singer in New York City in my late teens. I received my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree and later a Masters in Music Education degree from Columbia University. I am a singer songwriter no perform in mlvarious settings including resorts, concerts, and local music venues. Read More