Music Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Music

I began my teaching career in 2014. I was involved in a program where I worked under established teachers and observed them teach. I then took over their classes and received feedback and guidance from them. Since moving to Chicago in 2017, I have worked with a music school and taught private lessons as well as group lessons in Chicago Public Schools. I am trained in the Suzuki method and heavily rely on that in my teaching. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Music

For beginning students, we begin with learning how to read music and go over the basic fundamentals of playing the instrument. Then, we will go through the Rubank Elementary Methods books while including scales and practice techniques. We will also take time to listen to other instrumentalists and discover what concept of sound is best for you. For advanced students, we will start with fundamental reinforcement through scales, exercises, and sight-reading. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Music

The violin is something that should be fascinating and interesting. I think everyone can have their own learning style, and I try to be flexible in that and keep the violin a fun and entertaining instrument to learn. The violin is about consistency, but the way in which it happens is up to the student. I like to have each student start working on a piece that is appropriate to their level as soon as they're comfortable, to give something to work for, perfect, and see real progress in. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Organ, Music

Dr. Zoe L is a passionate performer known for her impressive technique and imaginative musical programming. Named among the 20 under 30, Class of 2021 by the Diapason Magazine for her achievements in organ, carillon, and harpsichord, Dr. Zoe L specializes in twentieth and twenty-first-century repertoire and is an advocate for new organ and carillon music, frequently premiering commissioned works, as well as the East Asian Music and transcriptions featured on her recent dissertation recitals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

For adults, and older beginners I begin with Piano Adventures for Older Beginners or Adults. I believe teaching theory in tandem with technique is crucial, and have found that my students do best when they understand the theoretical underpinnings of a new work they are learning. VOICE: The voice is my principal instrument and I prefer to take on only serious students no younger than 13. A first lesson always begins with a discussion about how the voice works, how do we sing, and what makes up all the parts of the body engaged in that practice. Read More