Hi my name is Glorimar I'm from Puerto Rico but now I'm living in Chicago. My Dad is a musician and like every musician who have kids he had the idea of teaching me piano since I was 6 years old. The truth is that I fell in love with the violin when I was 12 years old in a music camp and I started to take violin lessons and since the very first day I loved so much the violin class that I told my Mom that I wanted to be a great violin teacher just like mine. Once I graduated from High School I went straight to the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico, where I received a Bachelor Degree of Music with a concentration in Instrumental Music Education. I've been a private violin teacher since 2007, every time I see the face of a kid light up when he or she is playing the violin for first time is my favorite part of been a teacher. My goals are to do my Masters Degree in Music Education with a concentration in String Pedagogy at the Northwestern University, that's why I moved from Puerto Rico.

At age 11, I began taking formal lessons with a degreed classical/jazz instructor. Rock, Funk, Latin, and Rudimental genres were also studied. In high school marching band was added to many of my favorite bands to have been involved in, along with concert band and jazz band, among many others. After graduating from high school, I entered the US NAVY for the musicians program and then went onto further my studies in music at Northeastern Illinois University.

Beyond teaching the basic essentials, I love learning from the student's perspective. Everyone has different tastes in music, so I would like to work on what makes you want to learn an instrument. With this in mind the student will enjoy the lesson material much more, and move along at quicker rate.

I have over fifteen years of playing experience (in drums ) and four years of teaching experience (drums). My playing career can best be displayed on three of Elmhurst College Jazz Band albums, were I was the drummer for three of my college years. The albums are ‘Round Midnight, Harlem Nocturne, and finally River. I was also on Brad MacDonald’s Off the Top of My Head, Travis Douglas and Determined God’s Will album, and most recently recorded on an album with drummer Jeff Hamilton entitled Time Passes On during my two year at DePaul University completing my Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance. My teaching experience has greatly impacted the students of Indian Trail Junior High School, Addison Trail High School, and occasionally coming back to Elmhurst College to help with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. I find the students weaknesses and teach them the fundamentals of their abilities from different exercises which may include site reading, listening to music, or other...

Jesus has more that 15 years experience teaching piano and 5 years teaching the Suzuki piano methode, with dozens of his students playing succesfully in recitals, competitions and auditions arouns the Chicago area.

He received his Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance from the Conservatory of Music of Mexico State (COMEM) under the direction of Professor Manuel de La Flor. In spring 2010, Jesus completed his Masters of Music in Piano Performance with a scholarship from Roosevelt University, Chicago, Il. Renowned Mexican pianist Jorge Federico Osorio was his advisor and professor. In addition, during his program at Roosevelt University, Jesus took a course aimed at developing figure base and harpsichord performance with Dr. David Schrader.
Jesus was piano instructor for the Musical Education Bachelor Program at the Conservatory of Music of Mexico State (COMEM), as well as the accompanist for viola and voice students. He held these positions for five years (2002-2007). In...

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...

I have 18 years of experience as a drummer and have performed professionally with various acts around Chicago for the past 12 years. I have been fortunate enough to tour the country numerous times both as a performer and as a Drum Tech for the band Wilco. My professional experiences over the years have shaped the way that I approach teaching.

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.

Ms. Nicole will be debuting at Verismo Opera as Aninna this Summer.  Most recently, she was the first place winner in the emerging artist division of Elgin Opera’s fourth Annual Vocal Competition. Nicole performed as a nun soloist with Chamber Opera of Chicago in the Sound of Music for the last 2 seasons in a row. She performed as a soloist in Persuasion in 2012. Under the baton of Maestro Alfredo Munar, she was a mulatta girl in Maria La O.  Nicole sang with Chamber Opera of Chicago in 2010 under the baton of Nyela Basney as the Sandman in Hansel and Gretel. She performed many solos with orchestra in their production of Te Amo a night of Spanish music. She was the cover for the Mother in Amahl and the night visitors with Chamber Opera for the last 5 seasons.  Nicole has performed with Da Corneto Opera in Aida.  She was a guest performer for Williamstown College in Massachusetts as Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro. She was the cover for the Mother in Amahl and the Night...

Our passion for music and the search for better have lead us both here. In this moment, our choices are based on the information we have (or don't have). The fact is, I believe that sharing my gift of awareness and love to find truth with my students is more than simple music lessons. It is a journey of self discovery for everyone involved. The student, the parent(s), and myself gain more than just knowledge, but an understanding of life.

2005-2008
As soon as high school graduation was over, I was on tour almost non stop with two different and successful bands playing the piano/bass/vocals and taking an intimate role with the song and lyric writing. Tens of thousands of miles traveled with hundreds of performances from the East coast to the West to play the smallest of venues tucked away in the woods of West Virginia to major music events such as Vans Warped Tour dates, needless to say, I had built up quite an impressive reputation as a rocker, but wanted more structure....

I currently work as a teacher, singer, actor and organist in Chicago. I have completed vocal training programs with groups like Chicago Opera Theater, and the College Light Opera Company (CLOC). As a teacher I have worked independently, and with public organizations like Chicago Public Schools.

I have experience performing and teaching music from a variety of styles and difficulties, everything from pop to opera. I am Illinois State Certified as a K-12 Educator.

I have been playing guitar since I was 2005. I was 13 when I got my first guitar and I didn't know how to play. I did a lot of research through songs, a few theory online pages, and a poster and figured out how to play in key. It took me four years to finally start improving my guitar skills as a soloist and lead guitarist. I could have learned it sooner if I had everything right away and that is what I would like to teach my students.

I have been in several bands and I am currently in one so I know a lot about stage performance, and song writing. I will show you teach you a bit playing in front of an audience.

I have taken music theory at Northeastern Illinois University. I took up to music theory level 4. I have the basics and advanced theory knowledge. I will be able to teach students what they need to understand music a little more and what a song is doing.

I am focused on creating a comfortable music-making environment so that my students can explore their potential at a pace that matches their goals. I push when I can tell my student is ready for it, and hold off when I can tell he or she needs a little bit of time to process. I love working with beginners as much as more advanced students. My goal is simply to help each person grow from his or her starting point.

To give you a bit of an understanding about my background, I received a dual Honors BA in Music/French and International Studies from St. Louis University in 2002. In 2006, I completed my Masters of Music in Vocal Performance at Washington University in St. Louis where my studies included vocal pedagogy and four semesters of a singing actor’s workshop. I began teaching all ages immediately after completion of my Masters degree, and performed locally and regionally. I taught voice lessons at St. Louis University for 3 semesters in addition to working privately...