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

Carol Ishman is happy to work with students at any level in both piano and voice. This includes coaching for performers as well. Several contest winners in both piano and voice have been trained at Ishman Music Studio . Carol is a two-time President of the West Suburban Music Teachers Association and is a frequent judge for competitions throughout the area. Although in-person lessons are preferred, because students often progress more quickly, virtual instruction is also possible. All students are expected to learn some theory, including note reading and rhythm skills. We often move to music, sing or do other activities to make learn...

As the founder of the Elite Piano Academy, I have many years of teaching experience, including at the university level. I've instructed classes at the University of Michigan, North Eastern University, and Arizona State University, where I also taught private lessons to music majors while working on my Doctorate in Piano Performance. I've had the pleasure of teaching children of all ages, young adults, college students, music majors, professional pianists, competition winners, and passionate music lovers. I am also a concert pianist and have performed in the U.S., Korea, and Europe. Making music is my greatest passion. Through my rich experien

David Coons is a graduate of The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam where he earned his BM in Music Business and studied with Dr. Anna Hendrickson. He has worked for Jones Double Reeds, the worlds largest double reed manufacturer, as the Reed Testing Supervisor. David has traveled to Germany and France to visit oboe makers, attended IDRS conferences as a volunteer and vendor, and has given reed making presentations at K-12 schools, SUNY Potsdam, and Illinois Summer Youth Music Camp. I am very excited to help you on your journey of learning the oboe! Lessons are tailored for you--I would love to go over your goals and make sure what we cove...

I have been teaching for 20 years since moving to Chicago area. I have degrees in piano performance: DMA- Peabody Conservatory MM- Indiana University BM- Eastman School of Music I would love to share my love and passion for music, and my teaching philosophy as well.