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.

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 Maggie, my Bachelor's degree is in Instrumental and General Music Education K-8. I have been a teacher and coach in some form since I was 16 years old and have always loved finding creative ways to teach. In lessons, I adapt to the needs of each students (I have taught students of all ages from 4-65) and find new ways to make the learning fun and creative. As a teacher, the primary goal is for students to gain independence. I strive to ensure that students are capable of practicing at home through teaching various practice techniques and encouraging students to identify and solve the problems they are experiencing.

Music Makers of Western Springs, founded in 1981, is a full-service music school located in Western Springs, Illinois, serving the surrounding areas. The school offers a diverse range of programs including private lessons in all instruments, group lessons, and specialized classes such as Musical Theater and Rock Band. They have a dedicated team of well-educated, highly trained instructors who are active in performing, composing, and teaching. Music Makers caters to all ages and ability levels, offering a challenging but comfortable learning environment to inspire, support, and encourage young minds.

Artfinix Studios, founded in 2018 and based in Summit, Illinois, is a media production and arts education company dedicated to community collaboration through arts and entertainment. Specializing in music education, Artfinix offers programs in various instruments and music production, designed to develop proficiency and boost confidence in students. Proudly black-owned, Artfinix is committed to encouraging and nurturing individual growth and wellness, ensuring each student's needs are met for successful learning outcomes.

Uncle Jon's Music, founded in 2004, is a family-owned retail music store based in Westmont, Illinois. They offer a wide range of products, including guitars, basses, amps, band instruments, and used gear. Besides their quality merchandise, they also provide comprehensive services such as instrument set-ups, repairs, customized lessons, and rental options. With a focus on exceptional customer service, the team at Uncle Jon's Music is always ready to assist their customers, ensuring a personalized shopping experience.

Wee Heart Music, Inc., founded in 2015, is a highly regarded music education organization based in Wheaton, Illinois, and extending to surrounding areas. They specialize in offering Music Together classes for children aged 0-5 years, alongside their parents or caregivers. The classes emphasize a fun, family-oriented, non-formal approach to music and movement, fostering a love for music right from a young age.

Notes to Music School LLC, located in Chicago, Illinois, offers personalized music lessons tailored to both beginning and advancing students. They provide comprehensive lessons in various instruments, including piano, violin, viola, cello, harp, vocal, oboe, flute, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, and recorder. Their services are available online, in-home by appointment, or at their North-Side location. Their instructors are fully vaccinated, masked, and certified, catering to students as young as five or even adults starting at age 50.

Play Music Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois, offers a unique blend of musical services. Specializing in music lessons for both children and adults, they cater to all levels and cover a range of instruments including piano, violin, viola, clarinet, and saxophone. The company also provides an exceptional trio of professionally trained musicians for event performances, such as weddings. The ensemble consists of renowned artists Taisiya Sokolova on viola and violin, Ilia Ulianitsky on piano, and Justin Berchtold on clarinet and saxophone, delivering an unforgettable musical experience.

Emily Zwijack is a versatile musician and educator based in the Chicago area. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education and Violin Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts, studying under esteemed violinists Almita Vamos and MingHuan Xu Choi. Since 2019, Emily has been dedicated to private lesson instruction, fostering a supportive, multimodal learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential. She integrates her love for music theory into her teaching, ensuring that students build strong foundational knowledge from the very beginning. Beyond her teaching endeavors,