Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Teaching since 2000
Master's in Music Composition
About Mike O.
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Mike O. has fostered the development of hundreds of students of all ages since beginning his professional work, serving as a coach, conductor, music and/or stage director in numerous professional and community musicals across the Chicagoland area as well as maintaining a private voice, piano and composition studio on Chicago's North Shore for over 15 years.
As a composer, Mike’s over 200 pieces for choir and more than 30 full musicals have been performed by ensembles from grade schools to universities and professional groups in America and abroad, with the main bulk premiering at etc. Music School, the arts community he founded in 2013 and directs to this day in Evanston, IL.
Mike holds both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees with honors from DePaul University’s School of Music in Music Composition with additional focus in vocal music education, and has been awarded the 'Silver Platter Award' for compositional excellence from the American Choral Directors' Association as well as the Evanston, Illinois' 'Mayor's Award for the Arts' for his efforts in teaching and directing artists of all ages.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-6 PM
Thursday
11 AM-6 PM
Friday
11 AM-6 PM
Saturday
11 AM-6 PM
Sunday
11 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$75
90 minutes
$100
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7 Reviews
Jessica
Online
Mike is extremely kind and positive when teaching music. He creates a fun environment and is encouraging while helping his students learn. It is easy to see that he loves what he does, is an extremely talented musician, and that he wants to share that with you!
Posted Aug 25, 2020
Megan
Teacher's studio
Mike adores teaching. He truly values his interactions with his students. He is patient and enthusiastic and his knowledge of music and vocal theory is astounding. I highly recommend him to anyone at any skill level looking to hone their skills.
Posted Jun 14, 2020
Tom
Teacher's studio
The kids both loved taking lessons from Mike, as they could sing modern and show pieces, and they even did excerpts from Handel's Messiah. Highly recommend him.
Posted Jun 14, 2020
Experience
Music Theory Instructor
Sep, 2003 - Jun, 2005DePaul University Community School of Music
Director of Music
Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2013Music Institute of Chicago
Education
Bachelor's in Music Composition
Sep, 1998 - Jun, 2002DePaul University
Master's in Music Composition
Sep, 2003 - Jun, 2005DePaul University
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-6 PM
Thursday
11 AM-6 PM
Friday
11 AM-6 PM
Saturday
11 AM-6 PM
Sunday
11 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$75
90 minutes
$100
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