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.

Education: Julie received her Graduate Diploma from the New England Conservatory in 2005, her Masters of Music from the New England Conservatory in 2004, and her Bachelors of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2002. Significant teachers and mentors: A few of Ms. Fischer's significant teachers/mentors throughout the years were: Lucy Chapman, Donald Weilerstein, Almita and Roland Vamos, Thomas Wermuth, and Paula Fischer. Teaching philosophy and areas of expertise: Ms. Fischer's philosophy is one that revolves arond loving and caring for her students. It can not be explained any better, than from herself: "Nurture them ...

I love playing piano, learning songs, and improvising music. I attended the Hartt School of Music for Jazz Piano, but I'm comfortable playing and teaching in a variety of styles. I've been playing music for over 20 years, and I'd be thrilled to share my experience with you as a part of your musical journey.

I am a classically trained musician having earned both a bachelors and graduate degree in performance from The Jacobs school of music. I am passionate about new music, and have been a core musician in The Fifth House Ensemble. Additionally, I enjoy chamber music. I am a founding member of The Sileo Quartet and have performed nationally and internationally. I am also an administrator and educator - I love teaching violin or viola to students at all levels! I am trained teacher and performer with years of teaching privately, conducting workshops and residencies! I want to meet my students where they are at, set goals, and help celebrate their

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...