When I meet a new student, my goal is first to find out your personal music preferences and goals. Then I usually start with warm-ups, exercises and scales. You get to choose from my wonderful literature of music on your path of discovery! If you want me to I'll keep records of your musical as well as your technical progress. But above all it's important to me that you have fun! So let's get started -your dreams are within reach!
About Chrissy S.
Originally born in Germany, Chrissy developed a passion for music, language and teaching early on. Right out of High School she helped her mother, who was an educator at that time, write and stage-manage a children's Musical which found great response from the audience. During her Music studies in the Netherlands she was offered an internship at the local Music School which she gratefully accepted and where she enjoyed her first voice coaching experience. There she was also nominated as one of the most promising young singer/songwriters at the LUX Festival in Nijmegen. Over the years she was blessed with more and more private students in voice as well as piano. During her stay in New York she received the opportunity to work with a Broadway show ensemble ("Dreamgirls") as a Music Director on their different harmonic parts. She's proudly been a member of the Music of Oz Studio staff in Crown Point, Indiana since Jan. 2011 and is looking forward to teaching out of her home now as well. Chrissy is crazy about all her students and wants them to succeed! She's very much looking forward to working with you and having buckets of fun! :-)
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Chrissy was incredibly helpful in determining how I learn and then devising a series of lesson plans that help me learn in the easiest and fastest manner. It's been great so far and I expect to make quick progress because of her skills and personality.
Student's Home
Chrissy is a very competent and understanding teacher. As I wasn’t a typical student for her, she quickly changed her lesson structure and tried to cover content in different musical genres. She was patient with my progress and encouraging. I think I learned quiet a lot of information and hope to continue my lessons hopefully in the near future.
Online
Chrissy, she is always well prepared for the class., My children like her very much. Most importantly, she is a lovely person.
Teacher's Studio
We adore Chrissy. She is a delight to be around, is very welcoming, patient, and encouraging. Her talent is very apparent and she extends that to her students with each lesson. My daughter has displayed noticeable improvement each week and looks forward to seeing Chrissy and practicing. Incorporating students' personal music likes is also very motivating- starting with scales and basic lessons and ending with a personal challenge has been very motivating to my daughter. I cannot recommend Chrissy enough. She is a great teacher!
Teacher's Studio
Chrissy has been a fantastic teacher for me .She is patient, understanding, competent and above all a wonderful human being. I highly recommend people to try her classes.
Online
She is wonderful. She listens to suggestions and is very caring that it is not too much for my 7 year old!!!!! Love her!!! Very professional!!!
Online
Chrissy is an excellent teacher! She is patient, flexible, kind, encouraging and FUN. I'm so glad to have found Take lessons and Chrissy 😊
Having a great time learning from Chrissy.
Teacher's Studio
I am continuing my class with Chrissy! She is a wonderful teacher and very understanding of her student needs!
Student's Home
Excellent piano instructor
Online
Stormy lives her instructor and her lesson!
Teacher's Studio
Crissy has been an excellent teacher. She has given me a very positive experience in learning piano. I’ll miss her.
Teacher's Studio
I absolutely adore Chrissy. She has a real skill set. I've learned a lot from Chrissy. She has helped a boatload with my confidence. I'm eager to keep going and learning from her.
Teacher's Studio
She so sweetie and friendly teacher and very, very good instruction. I'm so happy have Chrissy my teacher.
Student's Home
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Student's Home
First lesson for my granddaughter and she is very happy. We are looking forward to her future lessons.
Student's Home
very friendly and detailed love her.
Student's Home
Our time and resources were valued by Chrissy. She was punctual and very quickly assessed our son's strengths and challenges. Her rapport and ability to help our son delve into his own understanding to find the correct answer, rather than providing the correct responses herself, was refreshing; A natural teacher. We are looking forward to the next session.
The Hall Family
Student's Home
Great 1st lesson
Online
Chrissy is very helpful and informative and creative and supportive, with much positive feedback for my songs. She brings out the best in me and gives me much hope and inspiration. Definitely several points above average!
Teacher's Studio
Chrissy teaches a wide array of vocal training techniques - more than other trainers I've been with. She makes it enjoyable and has great teaching skills, too. Very flexible with scheduling as well. Five stars!
Teacher's Studio
Professional and organized. Chrissy and me click and both are Columbia College Veterans . Very great to work with you Chrissy. Thanks ! Frankie
Teacher's Studio
I think Chrissy is the most pleasant and cheerful teacher I've ever known. She is extremely knowledgeable and well versed in the technical aspects of singing (of which I never knew there were so many). I intend to continue my lessons and would recommend her to anyone.
Student's Home
Great first lesson!
Teacher's Studio
I look forward to every session! Every session is filled with laughs and music!
Teacher's Studio
Chrissy was really great and made me feel comfortable as you can for a first lesson!
Online
Chrissy really helps me a lot with writing melodies for my lyrics. SHe is very protove and encouraging and creative. I really think she brings out the best in her students. Definitely several points above average!
Student's Home
Great 1st lesson!
Teacher's Studio
I think she is great and has excellent patience with my nerves. She seems really honest with her opinions and makes me feel comfortable. I can't wait to see other improvements.
Online
Chrissy helps me build self- confidence in songwriting. She gives very good instructions and facilitates creative thinking . Beyond the technical aspects, she is experienced, , knowledgeable, compassionate, funny, and a joy to work with.
Online
Chrissy was very instructive and positive and friendly and she worked with me for my individualized songwriting learning needs at this time. We worked on my first song, and she gave me very good information and feedback and homework for our next lesson. Definitely several points above average!!!!!!
Student's Home
Friendly, patient, great teacher!
Teacher's Studio
Chrissy really took the time to understand my goals, where I'm at now and got right to work with me on working toward them. I look forward to working with her more!
Online
A natural teacher, gifted in her ability to establish rapport and move the learning process enjoyably forward.
Student's Home
Chrissy is very encouraging and polite!
Online
excellent
Online
great!
Teacher's Studio
Chrissy is very talented and friendly teacher. She motivate me often.Thanks chrissy for today's class
Teacher's Studio
Great Rechner Really nice
Teacher's Studio
She is really nice and fun to work with. she always tells me what i can improve and how but always in a nice way.
Student's Home
Chrissy was excellent and made my daughter feel very comfortable! She was very professional and had a great sense of humor. She quickly assessed her range and ability levels and helped her choose music that suited her. Highly recommend!
Student's Home
Very friendly and comfortable immediately. Warm and encouraging. I look forward to more lessons with her.
Teacher's Studio
Me, and my 4years old doughter are happy First lesson was more then expected Chrissy is very talented and nice Hope everything will go well with our french lessons in the future Thank you, Chrissy!
Student's Home
Chrissy did a great job re-designing her music to adjust to my low female alto voice!
Student's Home
Amazing! Great with kids.
Teacher's Studio
Excellent
Student's Home
My daughter had such a great experience. She asked if she could have lessons everyday!!! Not only is Chrissy very talented, she is so kind and personable as well...a perfect fit for our family!!
Student's Home
Chrissy is an absolute wonderful and compassionate teacher. She is the most perfect fit for Faith. She is teaching her both piano and voice and Faith LOVES every moment playing and singing. We truly feel so lucky to have found her!
Teacher's Studio
Fun and great learning experience
Teacher's Studio
It was very nice due to Chrissy understanding what I would like to accomplish in the future.
Mother
Chrissy is absolutely wonderful with my children. She is very passionate about teaching them on an individual basis. My girls love her. She is always on time and even devotes some personal time to them. She's a great fit. I can definitely tell that she truly cares about children and teaching.
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Experience
Music Teacher
Jan 2011 - Nov 2015Music Of Oz Studio
German Teacher (Internship)
Feb 2013 - Apr 2013Goethe Institut Chicago
Musical Director
Jul 2005 - Aug 2005Bab's Film & Theater Productions
Music/Visual Arts Teacher
Apr 2001 - Jun 2003New York Conservatory
Vocal Coach (Internship)
Sep 1998 - May 1999Muziekschool Arnhem, Netherlands
Educator (Internship) grades 2-4, 5-7
Oct 1993 - Mar 1994Hirschbergschule (Elementary School) Eglosheim Germany
Education
B.A. in Theater/Acting
Sep 2012 - May 2016Columbia College Chicago
B.F.A. in Popular Music/Voice Performance
Sep 1996 - Jul 2000Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Arnhem, Netherlands
Elementary Education
Oct 1991 - Aug 1996Paedagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg, Germany
Languages
Dutch
Fluent / Native Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
German
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
Language Certificate in Dutch
Aug 1996Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Arnhem, Netherlands
Awards
After School Marketing Program Scholarship
Aug 2014Chicago Tribune (A-S Marketing)
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