About Me:ShowMy approach to teaching is first and foremost based on the student having an enjoyable, positive musical experience. I tend to teach more conceptually as opposed to a rigorous program of specific exercises. I believe that technical study is important and necessary, but that it should be done in a manner which is fun and enjoyable for the student. I believe that the music lesson should be something the student looks forward to and is excited about.

Styles: Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Pop, R&B, Funk, Fusion, Latin

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Availability: Northside. I'm out of Lakeview.

Education: Masters of Music in Jazz Drum Set (MM), DePaul University [2007]

Styles: Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Heavy Metal, Fusion, Latin

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Availability: Lincoln Park. Old Town. Lakeview. Logan Square. Northside. Near Northside. Lincoln Square. Downtown. West Loop. River North. River West. Oak Park. Evanston.

Education: Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance (Bachelor of Music (B.M.)), DePaul University [2002]

About Me:ShowI am very open with teaching. I want to make music fun no matter what. Discipline is key to understanding music and how to train yourself, but, one will never appreciate the hard time and commitment it takes to practice if it isn't a exercise that is not only efficiently progressive but also FUN.

Styles: Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Rockabilly, Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Country, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Heavy Metal, Fusion, Slide Guitar, Klezmer, Folk, Celtic, Indian, Latin

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Availability: All of Chicago

About Me:ShowI have a very strong interest in pursuing a music mentoring/teaching career. I obtained experience working with elementary, middle, high school, adults, and under privilege children. Furthermore, I have initiated activities outside of the traditional classroom to aide learning. I have a diverse background with much to offer. My first classroom teaching experience was at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge. I worked for the Boys and Girls Club for three years. In addition, I worked for several summer camp enrichment programs for Mount Carmel BC and Southern University (Project SU-PASS). I also served as a peer-counselor and music-arts coordinator at the aforementioned summer programs. Furthermore, I have taught private piano lessons and group piano at the Tourgee Debose Music Prepatory School in Baton Rouge, LA. In addition, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Southern University-Baton Rouge, LA. I am also a two time winner of the Tourgee Debose International Piano Competition. Thank you for your consideration. Musically, S. Hawkins

Styles: Jazz, Blues, Gospel, R&B

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Availability: Westside, Southside, and Northside Chicago

Education: Bachelor in Piano Performance (BA), Southern University A&M College-Baton Rouge [2005]

Andrew Z. - Lincoln Park, 60614, ,

About Me:ShowI am very open with teaching. I want to make music fun no matter what. Discipline is key to understanding music and how to train yourself, but, one will never appreciate the hard time and commitment it takes to practice if it isn't a exercise that is not only efficiently progressive but also FUN.

Styles: Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Rockabilly, Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Country, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Heavy Metal, Fusion, Slide Guitar, Klezmer, Folk, Celtic, Indian, Latin

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult