About Me:ShowI design a curriculum around the aptitude and the personal goals of the student. I move with the students pace, but always push for more results. I am interested in developing a passion for the instrument within the student. My approach focuses on three main objectives: to work on structured exercises to improve technique and proficiency, learn songs chosen either by myself or the student, and to aid in the understanding of music theory and its relevance.

Styles: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Funk, Fusion

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

Availability: All of Chicago: Downtown, Northside, Westside, Southside

Education: Bachelor's of Arts in French Horn Performance (BA), University of Vermont [2005]

About Me:ShowLearning about your body in order to sing is so much fun. It gives you the technique to sing without a microphone. In fact, you learn to use your body as the amplifier. It's a great way to start learning to sing in general. For those who prefer other styles, once you've studied a few years of classical singing, then you can apply what you've learned to your pop or rock singing and be a very good singer because you have control over what you're doing. For those who just plainly love singing, I'll enjoy helping you to improve your sound.

Styles: Classical

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

Availability: Edison Park, Norwood Park, Norridge.

Education: Music, minor in Voice (B.A.), Ottawa University [2008]

About Me:ShowMy personal philosophy of teaching is to meet the student where they are. What method to use depends on what the student wants to learn as well as how they learn. Not everyone learns music in traditional ways nor at the same pace, so it is important to keep students interested in what they do. This might mean taking a more creative or "non"-traditional approach to teaching. It is important to create opportunities for students to be successful in what they learn and in how they learn so that they will continue to grow and be successful.

Styles: Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Rockabilly, Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Country, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Folk

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

Availability: North and Northwest side of Chicago.

Education: Master of Music Education-(music therapy) (M.M.E.), The University of Kansas [2006]

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: Classical, 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]

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: 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

Lorraine M. - Park Ridge, 60068Rosemont, 60068

About Me:ShowLearning about your body in order to sing is so much fun. It gives you the technique to sing without a microphone. In fact, you learn to use your body as the amplifier. It's a great way to start learning to sing in general. For those who prefer other styles, once you've studied a few years of classical singing, then you can apply what you've learned to your pop or rock singing and be a very good singer because you have control over what you're doing. For those who just plainly love singing, I'll enjoy helping you to improve your sound.

Styles: Classical

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

Education: Music, minor in Voice (B.A.), Ottawa University [2008]

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: 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

Wendy P. - Chicago, 60618

About Me:ShowAlthough I am a classically trained singer, I have spent many years developing my own style of singing and instruction. I draw on my experiences and training not only in music, but theater and movement, to create a well rounded approach to singing and performing. I've sung everything from opera to music theater to jazz; European style cabaret to rock. I am also a songwriter and have collaborated on an array of original performances with various musicians and composers. I currently sing with my own roots rock band called The Red Apples who play in and around the Chicago area. Besides teaching privately I am also developing a performance workshop that will cover many different aspects of performing live. As an instructor, I am most interested in helping students find their true voice and artistic style. I teach students to find expression through and with a foundation of technique, rather then in spite of it. I also am very interested in helping students deal with the mental/emotional aspects of performance, an all important area so frequently ignored by music teachers. My style is nurturing, yet disciplined, and sprinkled liberally with good natured humor.

Styles:

Ages: Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Education: Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts (MA ), Columbia College Chicago [2003]