Chicago Violin Lessons

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Learning to play music can change your life. It is a marvelous way to develop creativity, coordination, intellectual abilities, and self-esteem. Learning to play a stringed instrument is particularly satisfying since violin and viola players can perform in so many different musical styles.

Jeannette has over 20 years experience teaching in a private lesson setting, over 10 years experience teaching orchestra at high school level, and is presently String Orchestra Director at Lindop Public School District 92 in Broadview, IL. Jeannette attended Interlochen Arts Academy and Indiana University, Bloomington majoring in music performance while studying jazz with Dave Baker. She has been associate principal violist with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and presently plays violin with Bella Vita String Quartet, Synchronicity and Candy Town.

Jeannette knows the strengths and weaknesses of a strictly classical musical education and brings that knowledge to her teaching, creating a...

About Me

I have been teaching individual and group lessons for 12+ years. Many of my students have won trophies at the Granquist music competition and also play in local youth orchestras. My own youth string ensemble plays publicly at many popular local venues several times a year. I enjoy exposing my students to the finer points of being a professional musician such as the camaraderie, team work, creativity (creating harmonies, tailoring arrangements to fit student’s level) and of course, stage presence. I am very proud of my students. It is so gratifying to see their confidence build with each new skill they master.

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Anna is a horn, trumpet, and violin player living and working in Chicago. She was trained starting at the age of 5 in the Suzuki Violin method, and began horn studies at the age of 10. Anna received her Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence University and a Master of Music degree from DePaul University, both in Horn Performance.

A versatile musician, Anna fiddles and plays trumpet with the Barehand Jugband, a professional band that plays shows and private events around Chicago and beyond. The band is the winner of the 2011 National Battle of the Jug Bands, held in Minneapolis, MN. Anna is a freelance classical horn player, appearing frequently with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago as well as the Quad City Symphony, Oistrach Symphony, and Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra. She also performs occasionally as the singer, violinist, and horn player for a jazz trio, as well as filling out a Motown cover band in the horn section several times each year.

Anna has been teaching kids'...

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I recently graduated from Illinois State University as a double major in Music Education and Violin Performance this past December. Currently I am a substitute teacher for Maine Township District 207. I have played with many orchestras and groups including; the Classical Symphony Orchestra, Protege Philharmonic, Peoria Symphony Orchestra, Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra, Illinois State University Chamber Orchestra, Northwestern University Community Orchestra, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and many smaller ensembles. I am still currently playing with the Classical Symphony Orchestra and the Protege Philharmonic.

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Marta is a violin and viola performer and instructor. She has completed studies through the Suzuki Suzuki Strings of Madison, Interlochen Arts Academy and currently trains and plays at DePaul University's School of Music. Marta is a passionate player and instructor who is interested in finding the best teaching/learning experience for each individual student in order for them to develop skills of musicality, disciple, communication and connectivity that will allow them to thrive as not only a proficient musician but as developed and stable person in other aspects of their life as well.

About Me

I have been hooked on music since my first violin lesson at the age of 5. The years following have been filled with a number of incredible experiences, from participating in music festivals abroad to developing a passion for teaching violin and viola. I believe music offers a wonderfully unique way to grow and express ourselves at any age or level. It is an experience everyone deserves.

Today, I continue to play violin while studying viola at DePaul University’s School of Music, where I participate in various chamber ensembles as well as the university's Symphony Orchestra.