Hi, and thanks for stopping by. I've been on this site for years, but recently, it was reset. So, all my information was erased. I teach all styles, for all different kinds of people. My lessons are extremely fun, and we use a lot of popular music, as well as classics and jazz. I teach my students to improvise as well as learn how to read music. Something that most teachers would never touch. I’ve been doing this since 1991, and I gear my lessons for each individual. Here are some review from over the years: Trevor S. David Kellen has been more than just a piano teacher for me, he's been an intelligent mentor and a respected friend. He

My name is Bradford Beard and I'm a lifelong musician who is happy to share my knowledge with people of all levels and experiences! I have a Master's degree in classical guitar from New England Conservatory, experience playing in musical theater pits orchestras, and a long career writing and producing music both by myself and with bands! My teaching style is very individualized and goal oriented, and I can teach guitar, piano, vocal technique, and production. The best part is you can study with me from the comfort of your own home! I'm based out of Chicago but enrolling for remote lessons!

My job for any student is to help cater to the student's individual goal while also making learning the cello as painless as possible. When I work with a student, I want the student to achieve the following concepts: 1. Setup. Cellists will have good posture and be able to make cello playing feel easy. 2. Tone. Every sound a cellist plays should come from a good sound. 3. Intonation/Music Reading. Every cellist has the ability to play in tune. In order to do that, they will become fluent in reading music. 4. Musicality. The fun part of music making is when they are able to express music with ideas. Cello playing is daunting and can seem impos...