Music Lessons in Mount Prospect, IL. It's your time.

Music is my passion and I believe everyone can learn regardless of what level they are in. I'm here to help you advance in your musical journey!

Having 10 years of experienced cello teaching, I feel very comfortable helping my students understand the foundations of cello technique. I graduated with a Bachelors of Music from the music conservatory Cleveland Institute of Music, and got my Masters in Music from Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music.

In addition, I completed a 2 year rigorous Suzuki Technique Pedagogy Program where I am now certified to teach all 10 levels of the cello books. I am confident in explaining any questions a student may have. I love to make practicing a game, so that way we are developing the proper skills but also challenging ourselves while having fun! Even I can understand that practicing can get tiresome and dull at times!

As a traveling musician who has performed all over the world, I feel it is important for students to appreciate all types of music. While classical training and technique are absolutely crucial to the beginning stages of a student's development, I like to show the ...

A basic understanding of piano is essential for every musician. As a multi-instrumentalist, my piano approach emphasizes how piano can improve your understanding of music theory and heighten your skills on all other instruments.

Beginner/Intermediate FLUTE PRIVATE LESSONS
in Cambridge
Mai, flute/piccolo

Welcoming students, elementary-middle-high school age

Student at Harvard University
12 years of playing experience
Performs with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, New England Conservatory Preparatory School, NPR’s From The Top
Active in the community, leader of the Greater Boston Music Outreach

Greetings! My name is Michael Gray and I am a traveling opera singer and doctoral student at the University of South Carolina in Vocal Performance. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, I promise I will help you develop your voice in a healthy way that best suits your goals as a vocalist. I have been teaching in private studios, college classrooms, and more for over a decade. I've worked with students who simply want to sing at home for leisure and those who wish to perform in front of large crowds. All lessons generally go something like this...

1. Warmups (scales, vowel exercises, even a bit of yoga to engage the body)

2. Technique building (focusing on breathing, laryngeal position, resonance)

3. Application (applying the sensations of the technique building to a song)

4. Performing (once we've worked a bit, it's time to let go and sing!)

If this process sounds like something you would enjoy and would benefit you, I promise to be a patient and devoted instructor