Elizabeth has taught violin and viola for twenty years. She has a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from DePaul University School of Music. Her teachers have been among the best in the world. She has been a member of orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and has performed solos throughout the United States and abroad. Teaching is one of her greatest passions, and she welcomes the opportunity to work with all ages and levels of musical background.

Michael M. is a fun and friendly 42 year old piano teacher living on the north side of Chicago. Flute and oboe lessons are also available. He has over 15 years of experience teaching beginners and advanced, both children and adults.

"I offer a special perspective as a musician, having played several instruments at a high level of expertise for many decades. A variety of musical experiences adds to my musical identity, as a solo pianist, church musician, composer, orchestra musician, work with theatres and ballet. I believe that primarily the lesson should be a FUN and UPLIFTING experience."

Michael M. (b.1968) began studying piano in 1973 with Sandra Renegar in Ida Grove, Iowa, including theory, composition, and wind instruments, continued with Arne Sorensen (along with Leon Fleisher, a student of Chicago’s Rudolph Ganz). Early concerto appearances included Beethoven second with Sioux City, Iowa, and Saint-Saëns second as the first winner of the Lutheran Summer...

Hello! My name is Audie and I am both thrilled and honored to be a part of the TakeLessons team! Ever since a young age, I have been surrounded by music in all facets of my life. It has guided me and shaped me into the person I am today. To be a music instructor means to be the one who facilitates and nurtures that growth. This deeply resonates with me and is the reason why I choose to teach music- so I can carry on that torch that was once passed on to me.

My expertise lies greatly in both vocal performance and piano performance. I have received many years of professional instruction in voice, accompanied by numerous performances in which I honed my craft (everything from solo to choral). I am skilled in all sorts of vocal performance- anything ranging from classical to musical theatre.

With piano, my skill lies considerably in chordal knowledge. Though I am very capable of classical repertoire, my heart lies with on-the-spot arrangements and improvisations. This involves...

Growing up, I participated in every musical activity I could find: from choir to handbells, concert bands to jazz bands, and marching bands to rock bands. I loved performing with every type of group I was a part of, but I decided to focus on classical clarinet performance in college. I graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007 with a B.M. in Clarinet Performance. Since then, I have revisited some of my former favorite pastimes: I teach handchime classes in schools, play in a rock band, and work for a jazz-oriented music/tutoring program.

I have been fortunate to have already performed several memorable concerts with highly skilled ensembles such as the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Wheaton Municipal Band, and the UIUC Wind Symphony. CJP is a one of a kind jazz orchestra, and with them I have performed two very well-received concerts at the Auditorium Theatre and one outstanding performance at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park in 2008, honoring Nelson...

Hello! A little about me: I have an extensive background in both music and theater. I've studied classical voice, piano, and composition, but have a love for an eclectic mix of music. I've performed everything from rock to opera (and everything in between). As a teacher, I've taught in a wide range of settings from private lessons to group/classroom settings working with a wide variety of students from special needs kids to professional adults. Music and the arts has always been important to me, and I love having the opportunity to foster that in others and see the impact it has on all areas of their lives.

Bryan has enjoyed a multifaceted freelance career as a teacher, performer, studio artist and composer. Outside of his private studio, Bryan has taught at Northwestern University and Fox River Academy, and currently teaches at the Southport Performing Arts Conservatory, the McGaw YMCA and Sherwood, The Community Music School at Columbia College. He holds a masters degree from Northwestern University, and a bachelors from Northeastern Illinois University, both in music performance. He has studied with Denis Azabagic, Jack Cecchini, Brian Torosian and Anne Waller, and performed in master classes with Sergio Assad, Oscar Ghiglia and Robert Guthrie. Bryan has been a professional performer and teacher since 2001. Other than classical, Bryan's styles include rock, folk, flamenco, blues, jazz, pop and punk. Bryan's current project involves bridging the gap between classical, jazz and pop guitar.

Scott D. was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois in 1967. He expressed a keen interest in music at an early age, and subsequently, began his studies with the clarinet, and percussion while performing in the school band. A short time after that, he decided guitar was going to be his instrument of choice, and began formal studies with blues man, Don Brown. After that, Scott moved on to study with session ace, Gary Blume. By the time we was 18, he began studies for what would be the first of his two degrees, at William Rainey Harper College. There he was mentored in both classical and jazz guitar under well known session player, and composer, Steven Suvada, and later continued with David Sussman, of the Lyric Opera in Chicago.
That year Scott went to Northern Illinois University to continue his studies for a second degree in Music. There he studied under Fareed Haque, of Pangaea records, again obtaining both jazz and classical training. While at NIU, Scott took part in...

Drawing from my 20 years of experience tinkering in the guitar kitchen, I teach guitar and music theory to students of all ages and abilities in the Chicagoland area. I received my Bachelor of Music degree in 2004 from Ithaca College in Upstate New York, where I studied Jazz and Classical guitar in addition to music theory, history, and recording.
Since graduating I have gone on to perform extensively in New York and Chicago, primarily in a genre pioneered by guitarist Django Reinhardt and called "Gypsy Jazz". I have also filled roles as lead guitarist in musical theatre pit bands, scored original music for films (including the Emmy Award-Winning documentary "100,000"), and taught hundreds of lessons in private, group, and workshop formats.
I teach electric as well as acoustic guitar playing in many different styles (ranging from Classic Rock, Blues, Funk, and Alternative, to Folk, Classical/Spanish, and Jazz).

I started playing music when my dad got me a guitar for Christmas when I was four years old. For years, I only knew how to play about five notes, but I had the most fun ever.

Today I know a lot more than those five notes -- and I'll make sure that you learn a lot more than five notes in a hurry -- but I still have just as much fun as I did then. I'm a teacher because I want to show you, and everybody else who is curious about music, that fun starts on your first day with the instrument and should continue forever. That's something that's far more important than whether or not you can lead a rock band, play a concerto, or go on international tour.

I've played guitar ever since that Christmas but most of my shows these days are on cello or electric bass. You can see me all over Chicago with different friends of mine, usually at coffee shops, art galleries, or music festivals.

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'...

Hi! I'm here to help any student of any level to reach their musical goals! I have been playing music (drums, piano, organ, guitar) for 14 years 12 of which have been as a professional! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Studies from Columbia College Chicago. I've been on the road recently for awhile and am looking forward to getting back to teaching!!

I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your musical needs (any style, genre, tempo) while having a fun and enjoyable time!

Hello everyone! I'm Dan, a bassist and guitarist who has been very active in Chicago for the past 8 years, playing original rock, jazz, and classical music. I play around 100 shows a year, travelling around the mid-west and beyond, playing many music festivals such as Summer Camp, Blottopia, Chicago Rib Fest, Hoodilidoo, Retro on Roscoe, Whippersnap, Grateful Garcia Gathering, my band Old Shoe's own festival Shoe Fest, and many more. My bands have been played on several local stations (WXRT and Loyola), NPR's All Songs Considered, and done live performances for Chicago's Audiotree. I have gone on several tours through Arizona, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, and regularly play around Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

I believe that as a teacher, it's just as important to be an active performer and have studio experience, so I can describe life as a musician to my students.

I've played guitar and bass for around 18 years, and have been teaching for around 12 years. I...