FAME Center (Fortson Arts and Music Education), founded in 2017 and based in Chicago and surrounding areas, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to arts education. It offers a range of classes and lessons in music, art, creative writing, drama, and computer coding, alongside music therapy for mental health promotion. The center serves both children and adults, striving to foster creativity and nurture human growth through the arts. FAME Center is proud to be a Black-owned and women-owned venture, contributing to the enrichment of the South Loop community and beyond.

The mission of my music lessons is to give the gift of music; to enrich lives with this gift that lasts a lifetime; to inspire the next generation of musicians to come; to coach children and adults of all talent levels to find fun in music; to instill a self-perpetuating work ethic where the reward is a sense of accomplishment, to grow confidence in our students by proving empirically that repetition is the mother of skill, to ultimately leave this world in better shape than the way we found it. Our vision is to realize a company of purpose and spirit. One that not only brings the gift of music education to our community but also one that le...

Founded in 1994 by Maria Emilia Fermi-Crawford, The Language & Music School, located in Oak Park, Illinois, has grown from 60 students and 5 instructors to hundreds of students with a faculty of 25. The school offers private music and language lessons to students of all ages, from 4 months to adults. It also provides a Spanish Immersion Primary Education for students aged 2-11. The school is renowned for its unique atmosphere, where up to 10 languages are spoken and dozens of instruments are taught each day.

Music House School of Performing Arts, founded in 1951, is a Chicago-based family-owned performing arts school. They specialize in offering music, dance, theatre, and visual art classes for all ages, from infants to adults. With a strong focus on making classes enjoyable and goal-oriented, they motivate students to practice and achieve success. They offer private lessons in various locations including Humboldt Park and West Ridge. The school also hosts performing arts camps and organizes special music, dance, and art birthday parties.

Artfinix Studios, founded in 2018 and based in Summit, Illinois, is a media production and arts education company dedicated to community collaboration through arts and entertainment. Specializing in music education, Artfinix offers programs in various instruments and music production, designed to develop proficiency and boost confidence in students. Proudly black-owned, Artfinix is committed to encouraging and nurturing individual growth and wellness, ensuring each student's needs are met for successful learning outcomes.

As a multi-faceted, multidisciplinary musician, I approach teaching from a holistic standpoint. I don't seek to create virtuosos, rather to help my students understand the "why" behind the "what". My methods meet students where they are and helps guide them to where the want to be. I love to make music! Period. And I thoroughly enjoy sharing it with other people.