Music Lesson Instructors in Des Plaines, Illinois (Cook County)

We are a semi-traditional music studio, offering in-depth study of Cello, Piano, and theory/compostition. We are traditional in the sense of developing students' performance skills, cultivating healthy and disciplined attitudes toward competition, and working toward deep musical understanding in many contexts. But we go beyond the standard tradition by incorporating philosophical guides to musical and personal development as well as approaching the art with a true interdisciplinary spirit. It is the aspiration of the studio that each student rises to high-level challenges that present themselves in the course of study as well as learn to appreciate one's own personal development.... See More

I am an experienced musician having studied piano and clarinet for over 20 years! I studied music at Augustana College and have over 14 years experience playing in a variety of musical ensembles and recitals. I also serve as a piano accompanist for junior high and high school students participating in solo contest.

I have 15 years of private teaching experience, a majority of which is with children, but I welcome all ages who are willing to learn! I was classically trained and successfully completed the Suzuki Piano Method series, but have experience playing a variety of genres and encourage students to learn using a diversified repertoire. My comprehensive teaching approach includes a variety of skills and activities including: playing, sight reading, music theory, music history, etc. The curriculum is individually developed based on the needs/goals of the student.... See More