I have 30 years of successful experience as a certified public school band director in the Chicago area. I have a masters degree in music as well. My bands have received first division and superior ratings throughout the Midwest, and I received a "Key Contributor" award from my school. I use my experience and knowledge to provide a fun, engaging, and rewarding experience for my students! I absolutely love teaching music and helping people enjoy playing band instruments! Helping my students grow and improve is very meaningful for me, and I thoroughly enjoy seeing the joy and excitement in my students as they learn to play! Each lesson I ...

I teach students the foundations of rhythm and playing together, keeping it fun and interesting. I meet the student where they are at skill wise and move them forward from there. I bring in a lot of influence of drumming styles from around the world. I have been performing and reaching for over 25 years.

At the JESM, we offer a top-tier music education, allowing you to play the music you love while learning proper fundamentals. All of our teachers are highly qualified with their degrees in music. At the JESM, we enjoy impacting students' lives and impacting our community. We enjoy helping our students reach their potential and become the best musicians they can be. In addition, we were listed as a 2018 Best of Wheaton Nominee!

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.

I really enjoy showing students new techniques for improving their performance

Westmont Music Academy, founded in 2003, is a distinguished music school located in Westmont, Illinois. The academy offers high-quality private lessons in violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, singing, drum, and woodwind for students of all ages and skill levels. Guided by experienced and dedicated teachers, students learn in a fun, friendly, and encouraging environment. With a track record of excellence, Westmont Music Academy provides opportunities for performances, recitals, and special events, fostering a lifelong appreciation for music.

Stacey De & Company School of Performing Arts, founded in 1991, is a premier music and acting school in Lisle, Illinois. They offer a wide range of performing arts lessons including music, voice, piano, guitar, drum, saxophone, violin, and acting. The school is renowned for its personalized teaching approach, tailoring lesson plans to individual student goals. They've been a trusted source of family music lessons for over 25 years, inspiring students with their passion for music. As the largest music school in the area, they've aided thousands of students to start and excel in their performing arts journey.

Established in Westmont, Illinois, Musician's Workshop serves as a distinguished music learning facility and retail store. Catering to the needs of both novices and seasoned musicians, it offers a variety of private and group lessons, including guitar, piano, drums, voice, and bass. Its unique feature is the Rock Ensemble classes, aimed at refining skills to a professional level. Furthermore, the workshop boasts a team of highly trained, degreed instructors with extensive industry and teaching experience. Musician's Workshop also houses a retail store stocked with guitars, basses, and a range of music accessories.