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.

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'...

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.