Welcome! I specialize in providing personalized cello and music theory lessons tailored to each student's unique strengths and goals. With a focus on nurturing a deep understanding of music fundamentals, my one-on-one sessions aim to enrich and inspire learners of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that helps you achieve your musical aspirations. Join me in Elgin, IL, to embark on your musical journey.

Alongside my international performance schedule, I am passionate for my violin/viola/music theory studio. Drawing on my experience as a Teaching Assistant from The Juilliard School, where I earned my Bachelors and Masters, I provide personalized instruction that blends technical excellence with musical expression. Your goal is my goal. Simply no other practice develops confidence, creativity, academic achievement, discipline, spatial thinking, and emotional intelligence - all necessary life skills - at the caliber as does musical training. Whether you are preparing for conservatory auditions, a pre-college program, or simply pursuing mu

As the founder of the Elite Piano Academy, I have many years of teaching experience, including at the university level. I've instructed classes at the University of Michigan, North Eastern University, and Arizona State University, where I also taught private lessons to music majors while working on my Doctorate in Piano Performance. I've had the pleasure of teaching children of all ages, young adults, college students, music majors, professional pianists, competition winners, and passionate music lovers. I am also a concert pianist and have performed in the U.S., Korea, and Europe. Making music is my greatest passion. Through my rich experien

Guitarist, Composer, and Recording Artist offering private lessons. In person, or via Skype/Zoom. I have taught many, ranging from Children, up to Professional Touring Musicians. I've been involved in musical projects featuring current or former members of Meshuggah, Scar Symmetry, Nocturnal Rites, Necrophagist, Alkaloid, Blotted Science, Triptykon, Obscura, Exist, Soulfly, Borknagar, Serenity, Pathosray, November’s Doom, and The Skull. What do you get? Beginner to Advanced training in: -Technique -Theory -Composition -Song Writing -Music Business -Recording -Production I teach all genres of music Metal, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical, Cou...

I’ve been teaching private piano lessons professionally for 12 years with a steady student body of 30-50 students per week, in home, in studio, and distance over Zoom. I have a triple major in Music Theory/Composition, Psychology, and Philosophy from the prestigious Elmhurst University in Illinois with a specialized training in piano pedagogy and music cognition. I have published research in the Journal of Music Psychology and I’ve been teaching yoga and mediation now for 30 years. I combine all of this to create a mindful piano lesson experience for children and adults that builds presence of mind, concentration ability, body awareness, and ...

As the founder of the Elite Piano Academy, I have many years of teaching experience, including at the university level. I've instructed classes at the University of Michigan, North Eastern University, and Arizona State University, where I also taught private lessons to music majors while working on my Doctorate in Piano Performance. I've had the pleasure of teaching children of all ages, young adults, college students, music majors, professional pianists, competition winners, and passionate music lovers. I am also a concert pianist and have performed in the U.S., Korea, and Europe. Making music is my greatest passion. Through my rich experien

I love making personalized materials for my students, whether it be arrangements of songs from your favorite show or video-game, or transcriptions of great guitar parts you've always wanted to learn. I always try to be patient and my goal is always that you walk away with something new to work on, feeling empowered and able to work on it. If I can successfully progress a student according to their skill level and needs, then I feel I have made a difference! I always feel like when I am teaching, I am getting a rare chance to hone what I know, by learning the best ways to teach it. Every person has a different way of learning and understandin