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About Irwin S.
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Guitar, Piano & Ukulele Instructor
Jan, 2014 - PresentSilbernik Music Academy
I majored in piano and instrumental music education at DePaul University and the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana. While studying at De Paul University, I played Timpani for the De Paul University Symphony Orchestra, which regularly performed in Chicago's Orchestra Hall. I received my Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Illinois in 1974 and my Master's degree in Music Education a year later, in 1975. I taught instrumental music (band & orchestra) in the Champaign/Urbana school systems while working on my Master's degree. After receiving my degrees, I ran the music programs for a small town in western Illinois. This included band, orchestra, chorus, general music and private instrument lessons. After teaching in public school systems, I went to work at Karnes Music Company in Des Plaines, Illinois as a guitar and piano instructor. In addition to my teaching experience, I have years of experience playing in various venues in the Chicago area. In 2014, I founded the Silbernik Music Academy in Highland Park, IL., and am now using my educational and performance experience to teach students of all levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Music Education
Sep, 1972 - Jun, 1974University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana
Master of Science - Music Education
Sep, 1974 - Jun, 1975University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana
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