I am Maggie, my Bachelor's degree is in Instrumental and General Music Education K-8. I have been a teacher and coach in some form since I was 16 years old and have always loved finding creative ways to teach. In lessons, I adapt to the needs of each students (I have taught students of all ages from 4-65) and find new ways to make the learning fun and creative. As a teacher, the primary goal is for students to gain independence. I strive to ensure that students are capable of practicing at home through teaching various practice techniques and encouraging students to identify and solve the problems they are experiencing.

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, located in Highwood, Illinois, is a top-rated youth music ensemble program founded in 1993. It offers exceptional training in jazz, choral, chamber music, and orchestral instruction for over 900 pre-college students from 74 cities. Along with providing music theory and history courses, masterclasses, and a summer program, the Conservatory is also committed to community outreach. With a mission to build a home with the power of music and enrich the lives of their students and community, they are a non-profit organization that offers merit and need-based financial scholarships.