Welcome! I am a globally experienced educator who encourages my students to become whole artists, focusing on passion, person, and their goals. I have been an educator for 8 years and taught in over 4 countries. I have played trumpet for 17 years and practice voice for 8. I have my Bachelors of Music from Lawrence University. I am proficient in jazz, classical, and commercial trumpet, and jazz and contemporary voice training. My lessons also provide music theory training, but I do offer composition and theory lessons separately if desired. I teach in English and Spanish. Whether you're a beginner, coming back after decades off, or an advanced

We offer high quality music lessons in Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison & surrounding suburbs and you need not leave the house-we come to you! We try to impart our love of music to students. We try to design lessons around student needs and goals, there's so much reward in passing on the passion for music.

Hello! Thank you for your interest in working with me One - on - One!  One-on-One Mentoring is designed for the artist who would like to work closely with me to address specific goals and needs. I will answer any questions, provide critiques on the technical aspects of your gifting, and offer instruction and assignments.   Meetings will be held via Zoom. I specialize and am passionate about harmony in all aspects of artistry. I’d love to work with you! Let me know! Toni Ruppert...

At the JESM, we offer a top-tier music education, allowing you to play the music you love while learning proper fundamentals. All of our teachers are highly qualified with their degrees in music. At the JESM, we enjoy impacting students' lives and impacting our community. We enjoy helping our students reach their potential and become the best musicians they can be. In addition, we were listed as a 2018 Best of Wheaton Nominee!

My coaching effectively prepares the student for real-life conditions and provides them with essential tools and experience in the marketplace. It is exciting and rewarding to be part of enabling talent and creative abilty in students