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.

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.

I am a composer, pianist, and music theory teacher based in Chicago, Illinois. I love talking about topics my students are interested in and focusing on practice techniques that can be applied to a lifelong pursuit of music. I teach all genres, styles, and levels of experience.

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.