I graduated with a BA in jazz studies from columbia in 2007 and have been teaching since 2005. I have played in many different projects, covering many styles including Rock, Jazz, Latin, Hip hop, classical, orchestral, and country. So, I have a strong understanding on the specifics of each of these styles, and a big part of my lesson plan is to teach my students to be as versatile as possible. hence they have many options as far as playing music. I also play a wide variety of instruments including Piano, Latin Percussion, Mallets, Drum set, Guitar, and bass, so If at any point a student has an interest in trying something different t they have many options.

Michael has been a drums and percussion instructor for over 8 years. Having studied and performed all styles of music, from Jazz, Blues, Rock, Symphonic Band and Marching Band music, he has a firm knowledge of varies styles of music and techniques.

Michael currently works as a percussion instructor for UW-Waukesha and Wauwatosa East High School. He has also been a private instructor at White House of Music, Uncle Bob's Music Center, the Theater on Main in Oconomowoc and currently owns and operates his own studio in West Allis, WI.

I grew up with a very musical family. My grandpa sung with the Kansas City Opera Company, my grandma was a very talented pianist, singer, and music theorist, and my mother has played the piano since the age of 4, minored in piano performance, and to this day is a Music Therapist. Music is in my blood and is a great passion of mine. I started playing the violin at the age of 6 and have loved it ever since. Through my elementary, middle school, and high school years I completed the Suzuki method and went beyond, completed the Essential methods program, as well as participated in the Solo and Ensemble competition and having many successful performances.

After graduation from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, WI, I traveled to Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa where I completed my bachelor’s degree in music performance. I had many wonderful musical experiences during my college career with studying under the assistant concertmaster of the Dubuque Symphony, performing with...

Hi, My name is Cody, I am a student at Milwaukee Area Technical College and I study Jazz Guitar under the Professor of Jazz Guitar at Lawrence University, Steve Peplin. Music and Teaching is my life, inspiring and helping others to be the best musicians they can be is what I am all about. I have performed in all sorts of bands ranging from Heavy Metal to Gospel. Other than music I love to relax and watch movies, or spend time with my friends and family, they are very important to me.

I am a life-long singer and a life-long learner, and I want to help you discover the joy of having music in your life! I was 7 years old when I started singing in our church choir, learning to read music as I practiced with the grown-ups every week. In high school, I sang in the choir and in musicals. In college, I majored in Music/Voice Performance and prepared for my senior recital. After earning my BA, I worked with youth camps and community theater and church choirs. I began substitute teaching when my youngest child started school and was thrilled to step in for band lessons and general music classes. My 4 kids were in bands and choirs and musicals, and I loved coaching their auditions and solo spots at home. I taught Voice and Musical Theater through CYT for the last 7 years. I participated in 5 community theater productions and sang with Chicago Master Singers in that time as well. Collaborating with others as they explore their range as singers, musicians,...

I have taught band instruments for 40 years and have had excellent sucess teaching private students. I have performed for Guy Lombardo, George Burns, Boots Randolph, and the Temptations as a performer. I hope you will use me as your future teacher.

I graduated from Matc with a degree in Music occupation, studied at the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music and have taken private lessons for 10 years

As a professional gigging musician and a past music graduate, I understand the importance of life experience and class room security. I value and truly find passion in teaching our next generation of musicians, by finding and reinforcing each students strengths, while motivating them to grow and challenge themselves, thus overcoming their weaknesses on their own. I understand each student has different skills, but every student has room to grow. It is my job to give them the tools and direction they need to prosper, while keeping them motivated and positive to move forward in the enjoyable experience.

My musical journey started later than most. I started lessons when I was 18 years old. I originally signed up for lessons because I wanted to learn how to play pop songs. I didn't know anything about classical or jazz music. But as I progressed into my lessons, I became inspired by the recordings of the classical pieces I was studying. From there, I simultaneously enrolled in private jazz lessons and was in awe of all of the great jazz pianists I was learning about. I loved music so much I decided to major in it in college. I graduated from Cardinal Stritch University in 2007 with a bachelor's in piano performance. There I studied classical and jazz piano, music theory and music history. In December of 2011, I graduated with my master's degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have been teaching privately for the past four years.

-Graduate at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Rome (Italy).
-Highly trained and talented in classical guitar performance.
-Excellent teaching abilities honed with experience in one-on-one and group environments.
-Wide variety of interests and experiences in performance of various musical genres as guitarist and vocalist both solo and as part of ensembles and groups.
-Profoundly sensitive and creative singer-songwriter.
-Ample experience in theater as both a musician and an actress.

Paul has been teaching music in the public school system since 1997. He has a bachelor and master's degree in music education from VanderCook College of Music. While at VanderCook Paul studied all woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments, as well as music theory, conducting, and rehearsal techniques.

Along with being a music teacher, Paul also composes and records out of his home studio. He has played bass and guitar in various Chicago bands including, Reckless Maggie, The One, Chicago Sound Machine, and Windy City.

I’ve been teaching professionally to all ages and levels for over 10 years throughout the Chicagoland area. I have been playing for about 19 years. Music is my passion. I even own and run an all ages music venue. Teaching is my biggest love and I love seeing students learn! There isn’t a style I will not teach. All music to me is fascinating:)

Jim is a pianist/instructor who is based in the greater Chicagoland area. Jim began his professional performing career since he was sixteen when he started playing the city's finest clubs. Jim has performed with seasoned greats such as: Ira sullivan, Mark Whitfeild, Cladio Roditi, Donald Harrison, Antonio Hart, Jimmy Owens, Abe Laboriel, Rodger Humphries, Cecil Bridgewater, Yotam Silberstein, Ron Affif, Alexander King, and John Moulder. His soon-to-be-released album is on the chicago jazz and blues label Delmark and features saxophone greats Frank Catalano and Richie Cole. Also Jim has recorded with Ira Sullivan
Jim has studied under two Art Blakey Jazz Messenger Alumni: Dr Nathan Davis--who's performed with everyone from Herbie Hancock to Benny Golson; and Dr. Leon Lee Dorsey who was an active member of Lional Hampton's big band for several years, recorded with the likes of Freddie Hubbard and is an active member of Hilton Cruiz's trio. Jim is the recipient of the...