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Piano with Tad S.

Chicago, Illinois

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Japanese, English
Teaching since 2008
Master of Music in Piano Performance

    About Tad S.

    I'm originally from Japan and I had intensive piano, music ensemble and aural training from the age of five at the YAMAHA Music Academy in Tokyo. I’ve been teaching classical piano and cocktail lounge-style piano music at my studio in downtown, Chicago for over 10 years. I'm also a professional pianist performing at various venues in the Chicago area for over 20 years, and I am the resident pianist at several of Chicago’s most prestigious private clubs and hotels. I play for cocktails and weddings at major hotels including Palmer House Hilton Hotel. I hold a Master's Degree of Music in Piano Performance from DePaul University School of Music and a Bachelor's Degree of Music in Piano Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    S. Dearborn St.
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    Teaching Hours

    Wednesday
    11 AM-1:30 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM-1:30 PM
    Friday
    11 AM-12:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $60
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    Experience

    Church Organist

    May, 2018 - Present

    Noth Shore Buptist Chuch

    Perform the organ during the Japanese congregation.

    Pianist

    Feb, 2008 - Feb, 2019

    The Standard Club of Chicago

    Performing at Main Dinning Room, Cocktail Lounge for the club events and corporate and private events.

    Piano Instructor

    Jan, 2008 - Present

    Tad Suzuki Piano Studio

    Private Piano Lessons in Downtown, Chicago

    Resident Pianist

    May, 2000 - May, 2017

    Green Acres Country Club

    Performing regularly at Main Dinning Room, Cocktail Lounge for the club events and private events.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    Sep, 1997 - May, 1999

    Roosevelt University

    Master of Music in Piano Performance

    Sep, 2010 - Jun, 2012

    DePaul University School of Music

    Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

    Sep, 2006 - May, 2010

    Chicago College Performing Arts, Roosevelt University

    Awards

    Scholarships toward Bachelor Degree Program

    Sep, 2006

    Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University

    Performance Award toward Master Degree Program

    Sep, 2010

    DePaul University

    Affiliations

    Music Teachers National Association

    Apr, 2012

    The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Japanese

    Native Proficiency

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