Sheer technique is necessary but insufficient to play an instrument well. Aural skills, that include the study of functional tonality and voice-leading are important factors that impart musicality. This is of great import if the prospective musician wants the audience to truly enjoy his or her performance!
Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonia Orchestra since 1985, Farobag has also served as Managing Director of the University of Chicago Performing Artists Series from 1989 through 2002 and principal conductor of its resident professional ensembles. A skilled interpreter of Baroque literature as well, Farobag continues in his capacity as
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Serves Naperville, IL Best of 2022 37 years in business
We offer the area’s highest quality music instruction. Students of all ages and ability are welcome here! Our instructors have years of experience as well as formal training. We also offer guitar and amp repair, as well as the area's largest selection of new and used vinyl records. Another reason J&B Music is the best around is our annual (optional) student recital!
I provide a wide variety of skills that encapsulate the musical ear. Some things to expect when taking lessons with Matt Stover is a high energy, focused environment with an open mined approach that accumulates the overall passion for musical vibrations.
Matt's Music offers in person and online music lessons for any and all interested on instruments such as drums/percussion and piano.
Bio:
In 2019, Matt graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelors degree in music. Back in 2013, I began my performance career as a drummer for the Chicago Bulls Basketball team. Since then, I have achieved the following as a p
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I specialize in piano and percussion lessons. Currently I am the Assistant Marching Band Director and Percussion Instructor for Willowbrook High School. I have been teaching piano and percussion lessons for over 10 years, as well as having experience with music theory, composition, arranging, and music history.
I have been teaching music lessons for over 30 years. I believe in positive reinforcement and nurturing to help students reach their potential.
I also have experience with gifted students and special needs students.
I teach all ages piano and acoustic guitar, and voice (only age 10 and over).
Performing and teaching flute and piano are my specialties. I love performing but also thoroughly enjoy spending time with students as they learn, laugh and progress. I have been performing and teaching flute for 30 years, piano 10 years. My bachelors and masters degrees are both in music and I have performed and taught in France, Taiwan and Chicago. My students range in age from 5 to 90, and I enjoy all of them!
Taisiya Sokolova is a violinist and a violist who is equally experienced soloist, chamber musician, and an orchestra player. She is currently a Violist of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Taisiya received her masters degree in music performance from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and is currently a Doctorate Candidate at Boston University. Taisiya fluently speaks Russian and English.
Taisiya has been teaching Violin and Viola lessons for a decade. She has been teaching students of all ages and levels. She starts children as young as 4 years old, and taught some adult beginners. Taisiya also specializes in teaching serious, competit
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I am a classically trained pianist and an experienced Voice Instructor who has over the years successfuly branched out to other kinds of music including POP, JAZZ, BLUES/BOOGIE WOOGIE and everything in-between. I have been involved in all aspects of the music industry throughout my adult life. I have been a succesful professional song writer, touring and studio keyboardist, producer and arranger. I have performed at the COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS and my songs were performed at the LATIN GRAMMIES. I`ve been in bands opening for major international stars inclidung GRETCHEN WILSON, CRACKER and more. In the past two decades I got very passionate about
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I am a voice and piano instructor with almost two decades of experience in public schools and private music studios, and I have a degree in choral music education from the University of Illinois. I can't wait to meet you (or your child), to see if we'd be a good fit! Please feel free to visit my website at lombardmusiclessons.com for more information on tuition rates, my teaching style, and more.
I am very passionate about music, and the piano specifically! I am also a people person and love working with kids and adults and watching them develop their pianistic skills! I love putting on recitals and having everyone perform for each other and allowing my students to hear new tunes that they may not have heard otherwise, and can someday learn. I also incorporate singing into my recitals, including solos and group numbers!
Our motto “Musicians Serving Musicians” is not just a slogan but a way of life at West Side Music Center. Everyone from the owner to our sales staff to our instructors to our repair technicians are active musicians with a passion to provide our customers the best, most knowledgeable service possible; whether they are complete novices or seasoned pros themselves. Our goal is to offer the area’s finest musical education program, outfit budding musicians with the best quality gear at a fair price, and develop close, personal relationships with our clients.
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Serves Naperville, IL Best of 2022 15 years in business
From the day we opened in 1989 we have always hired the best educated teachers so that our students receive the best education possible. 28 years later that is still our mantra and we are going strong with over 25 college degreed teachers available to teach you Monday through Saturday.
My piano lessons are directed at students 1. Who want to play chord and sing ,together 2. want to learn traditional piano from book 2. Desire to perform on stage live. So I teach them beat and rhythm and I train their voices for singing. I also teach them music theory and teach playing piano with treble and bass clef from traditional book lessons. I train students to increase their finger accuracy and speed, with chords, scales and arppigeoes . I teach them to play by ear as well as from the book. I train them to be confident on stage and lose nervousness, stage fright and to be great performers on stage, live or on Karioke.
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Instruction is with a classical emphasis on sight reading, technique, rhythm and pedaling.
First meeting/audition is no charge. Let's meet and discuss your interest in lessons. I would like to hear you play if you are prepared. A beginning student would learn some familiarity with the piano at the first meeting.
Experienced with beginning, intermediate and advanced and students.
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Teaching in LaGrange since 2005 Ada Ignatov is holding Master's degree in Music teaching and Performing from Russian Gnesins' Academy of music. Member of Illinois State Music teachers association, Illinois Music association, Oak park/Forest park and Salt creek chamber orchestras, Mrs. Ignatov incorporate her extencive experience in music teaching and performing into her lessons, creating inspiring, nurturing and highly professional atmosphere.
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Hello! My name is Michael Rawls of Rawls Guitar Instruction. At RGI we offer personalized, in-home, guitar and piano lessons to people of all ages. I have been teaching piano and guitar for 3 years, and I am incredibly passionate about both instruments!
I took piano lessons from a very young age, and continued with lessons for 13 years. I also took guitar lessons as a child, but much of it was taught to me by my father who is an incredible player. I now perform most weekends at bars and coffee houses, mostly on guitar, but I like to bring the piano along for a few songs as well on occasion.
I have spent the last 3 years building a curri
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Piano teaching has been my passion for more than 25 years. I've been teaching students of various levels and ages using a specific method of combining Russian piano school elements and American piano pedagogical methods. I adapt my teaching method to each student depending on his/her level and skills. Each student usually receives one lesson per week - either 30, 45 or 60 min. Most students participate at the local competitions and perform at the recital once a year.
After moving from Russia to USA I continued my professional development, graduating from the Manhattan school of Music (MM, 2001 and Professional Studies Diploma, 2002) and from
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I have over two 15 years of teaching experience as both a private lesson teacher and a classroom teacher. I've had the honor of working with several hundred students over the years, with a proven success record working with students of all ages - as young as 3 years of age, from beginning students to advanced high school and undergraduate students. In addition to having many years of teaching experience, I have three decades of playing experience. I hold advanced degrees in music education and performance from US universities, as well as an artist diploma from the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music.
I am trained in traditiona
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As a piano instructor for 33 years, John instructs by creating tailored lesson plans to fit each individual’s learning style to allow the student meet their musical goals.
In a fun, laid back environment, John helps you or your child develop a love of music that is sure to last a lifetime!
SUZUKI PIANO FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
With 40 years experience, I have seen how well the Suzuki Method creates musicians who enjoy making beautiful music. Suzuki Piano involves the whole family, enriching the bonds between parents and children.
For parents learning (or re-learning) piano themselves, it's a double joy - just ask the parents of my students. Learning disabilities are no limitation. The Suzuki Method is adaptable to all students - ADHD, sight- or hearing-impaired, autism, to name just a few.
And you're never too old for Suzuki. The same incremental steps originally crafted for youngsters give the adult or teen beginner confidenc
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Dr. Eric Hines is a professional percussionist and music educator residing in Chicago, IL.
Eric Hines is a Sabian Artist, Tycoon Percussion Artist, Vic Firth Scholastic Educator, and DrumDial Artist.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Dr. Hines offers several music courses and percussion lessons via web-based instruction from his home studio in Chicago. Hines accepts students from all levels, from beginners to professionals, and has extensive experience with online teaching.
An accomplished performer of classical, jazz, Caribbean, Brazilian, Mexican, and popular percussion, Hines maintains an active international touring schedul
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Fitness & Music
Fitness: Providing strength, speed, flexibility/mobility, and nutritional guidance for all ages and desired goals. Each program is designed to adjust for individual needs and gives you the skills/knowledge to continue maintaining healthy habits for years to come. Combat classes including self defense, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and submission grappling are also available for all ages.
Music: Classical training in music theory and applied mechanics. All ages and instruments.
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Learn more about us at: https://6vibez.com/
Before its official establishment in 2017, 6VibeZ functioned in the form of private guitar lessons since 2006. Now beside the guitar classes the company can offer bigger variety of music lessons, such as piano, flute, ukulele, voice, and music theory.
I am a certified music educator specializing in band instrument instruction. I have multiple degrees from University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University. While my professional performance skills are percussion, I am very experienced in teaching all instruments from beginning through intermediate and well beyond that in percussion. My students have ranged in age from 4 years old to 72! I believe that personality compatibility is important so I like to schedule a casual first meeting so that I and the student can get to know each other a little before committing to a first lesson.
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I am an experienced musician having studied piano and clarinet for over 25 years! I studied music at Augustana College and have over 15 years experience playing in a variety of musical ensembles and recitals. I remain active in music today as a member of the Southwest Community Concert Band as well as a piano accompanist for junior high and high school students participating in the IGSMA and IHSA solo contests. I have nearly 15 years of private teaching experience, a majority of which is with children, but I welcome all ages who are willing to learn! I was classically trained and successfully completed the Suzuki Piano Method series, but
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Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan. I began my music education at the age of five at Yamaha Music School. I graduated from National Taipei Teacher College in 1991 and came to Chicago to pursue a Master's degree in Music Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. I am a certified music teacher in Illinois and have been providing piano and voice lessons at my studio and the local music schools since 1991. My dedication to providing quality music education has shown through students'performance each year. Many of them have fostered a love of music for life and decide to pursue music as their career choice.
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Welcome to YPAC! We offer classes and private lessons in music, dance and theatre. You can find a place in our arts community by enrolling in any of our large selection of classes. Dance, music and theatre classes are available for all age and skill levels. And you can find us now in 2 locations - Yorkville and Plainfield!
When you step into our center, you will be welcomed into an arts community noted for its positive atmosphere. YPAC is a place where people grow, develop and give back to their communities by sharing their art and talents.
Learn more about our dance classes, music lessons and theatre classes on our website. Sign up for a Fre
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Hello! I offer piano lessons for all ages 4 and 1/2 through adult and at every level, beginners through advanced. My students learn to make music at the piano through a comprehensive approach which meets your learning style (if an adult student) or your child's learning style. Learn more details by reading the questions section displayed here!
20+ Years Piano Teaching Experience
Master of Music in Music Education, Northwestern University
International Piano Pedagogy Institute, Teacher's College, Columbia University, NY, NY
B.A. in Music, Piano Pedagogy, Northeastern Ilinois University
My students successfully perform their music in many recit
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