Down Home Guitars is a stringed instrument music store and full service music school located in beautiful downtown Frankfort, IL. We have a staff of 19 quailified and experienced instructors and we currently teach over 300 students per week Monday through Saturday. offer lessons in different styles on almost any instrument including guitar (acoustic & electric), bass, piano, violin, viola, drums & percussion, voice, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, woodwinds (saxaphone, clarinet, flute), dobro, pedal steel and more. We offer all school recitals twice per year and offer other performing opportunities as well. Our Band Camp classes are a hit with ...

Most of our students are world ranked, including three top three musicians over the past two years. If someone wants to play for fun we do that too. most important, we have fun playing music and there are opportunities to perform and travel the world -- even for our youngest students. Executive Director Kell Chole has a masters degree in education and is also a world champion musician. How do we roll? We teach on Saturdays and operate under these basic rules: Be kind, have fun, and learn a lot. We accept kids starting at 3 thru college age and also have an adult program. Everyone gets a private lesson because everyone learns at their own pa...

I have been teaching music lessons for more than 25 years, in various instruments, piano guitar violin sax and drums. My goal is to get every student to enjoy learning each lesson, most music that I teach I write it my self ,thinking about the student level of learning.

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,

Westgate Music School, located in Palos Heights, Illinois, provides a comprehensive range of music services covering all instruments. They specialize in offering private lessons, group classes and ensembles, along with additional services like instrument rentals, repairs, and supplies. The school is dedicated to nurturing the musical talent of the local community, welcoming learners at all levels to join their thriving musical environment.

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.