Andy Bossov Music

Andy Bossov Music

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

As a lifetime musician — beginning with piano at age 4 and singing in choirs until lessons in high school and beyond — I have had the privilege of playing, singing, teaching, soloing, accompanying, publicizing, composing, arranging and directing in a wide variety of settings. My studies at Oberlin and Northwestern and these experiences combine to help me craft the best approach for YOU — to learn more about music in general and your specific area(s) of interest. Let’s work TOGETHER to move you forward in your musical journey!

Music is my first language, and I love helping others to learn it (better), as well. Studying music — and creativity in general — adds so much to the enjoyment in and enrichment of one’s life, I just can’t get enough of teaching, performing, and writing new pieces. My training in piano began with my father, moved on to both classical and jazz instructors during high school, and continued in classical during college. Regularly singing in choruses, I also studied voice and accompanied lessons extensively during those years, also. Most recently, my voice education continued under an awesome director of a men’s barbershop chorus back in New York. Though 2023 was my "year of singing with someone else accompanying me," I still perform almost exclusively as a singing pianist, and in December for the past several years, I sing with The Chicagoland Carolers.


Highlights

Hired 4 times
1 employee
8 years in business
Serves Wilmette , IL
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle

Details

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

Photos and videos


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    elaine M.

    I have known Andy Bossov for a very long time. I find him to be a very knowledgeable, personable and capable individual. He is a great teacher, whether hes teaching piano or as a Rabbi, teaching religion.
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    February 07, 2024

    Frequently asked questions

    First, we will assess together what you (the student) already know about the study area that interests you, as well as what your goals are: what style(s) interest you, what level of competency you hope to achieve, what feeds your creativity. Then, we work out a clear understanding between us about how we best achieve your goals. With younger students, this is done along with a parent(s) in order that it is comfortable and not intimidating. Listening and responding to you is of utmost importance because I want students (and parents) to always feel like we are in this together.

    Music theory and composition bachelor’s degree. Piano from 4-17. Voice on and off. A lifetime of collaboration with singers and singing in choruses.
    Online $60/hour pro-rated to length of lesson. $65/hour in person. (Applies to both voice and piano.) Pay per lesson or monthly as you wish. Zelle or Venmo for online; checks and cash also accepted in person.
    My dad taught piano and I got to start a number of beginners for him while I was in high school. I did a lot of work in high school accompanying voice lessons and choruses, music directing shows, etc.
    4-84 Total beginners to professionals.
    Music directing and accompanying a group show by seniors at a residence where I regularly perform. Seeing a video of one of my younger piano students performing at his school winter program (flawlessly) b
    Find someone who is encouraging and supportive of your efforts, not someone who comes across as snooty or only in it for the huge sums of money teachers make. Lol!
    What are my short-term goals and long-term aspirations? You’re going to be paying for a unique product so attention needs to be focused on creating that product: YOUR MUSICAL SELF!

    Services offered

    Piano
    Singing
    Music Theory