BA Music Education Western Illinois University MM Northwestern University Over 30 years experience as a performer and teacher (Elmhurst College, DePaul University). Musical Ensembles (Chicago Brass Quintet, Millar Brass Ensemble, Tower Brass of Chicago, Illinois Philharmonic, Chicago Sinfonietta) I enjoy helping students find strategies to improve and hopefully inspire them to be the best they can be by passing on the knowledge I have gained from outstanding peagogues like William DeJong, Vincent Cichowicz and Adolph Herseth, and many years of teaching and performing experience....

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.

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

Founded in 1982, PM Music Center, based in Aurora, Illinois, has been serving the surrounding areas with top-notch music services. They specialize in the rental, sales, private instruction, and repair of school band and orchestra instruments. PM Music Center works with hundreds of school music programs and directors in the Chicagoland area, offering products from respected international manufacturers like Bach, Eastman, Jupiter, Pearl, Selmer, and Yamaha. Under new ownership since 2021, they continue to build on the strong foundation of providing high-quality and affordable music services.

MUSIC INC Chicago, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a dedicated business serving the local and surrounding areas. As experts in music, they are committed to providing you with the highest quality service. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a professional, MUSIC INC Chicago is ready to cater to your needs, ensuring you get the best musical experience possible.

Music Matters School of Music, founded in 2006, is the award-winning music school located in Batavia, Illinois, serving the surrounding areas. They are known for helping people of all ages and abilities develop a lifelong love for music. Offering lessons in a wide range of instruments, including piano, drums, voice, guitar, violin, and more, they have over 20 experienced university-trained teachers. With no long-term commitments, flexible scheduling, and a comfortable learning environment, Music Matters is committed to providing a unique musical experience that brings the community together.

Imperial School of Music, founded in 1955 and located in Geneva, IL, provides excellence in music instruction for children and adults. Their college-accredited instructors are professional musicians with experience in symphony orchestras, big bands, and award-winning concert bands. They offer custom, private lessons in a range of instruments from classical to jazz. The school, run by owner Maureen Christine-Bazan, is proud to be the longest-running music lesson studio in the Fox Valley area, celebrating over 60 years of teaching music.