38 Piano Tutors Found Near Aurora, IL
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Stanford engineering grad - expert SAT, GRE, music tutor
I have been teaching jazz and classical piano for over 10 years with a strong emphasis on ear training, music theory, and improvisation. During my teaching career, I have continued to perform in classical and jazz music festivals as a soloist, band member, arranger, and accompanist. For classical curriculum, I follow the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) guidelines, which provide a graduated approach to playing and learning theory culminating in the ARCT designation. Hello! My name is Theo and I have been tutoring students in SAT I, SAT II, ACT, GRE, AP and college math, music, Microsoft Exc [more]
Caring elementary school tutor and piano teacher
I learned how to play piano, trumpet and French horn as a child. I studied French horn with a horn player from the Cincinnati Symphony and played in the Cincinnati Youth Symphony and the University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I also played in brass quintets and a horn octet. As an adult I have studied piano with various teachers around Chicago. I have accompanied a young women's chorus and children's choruses at my school. For three years I directed rehearsals for musicals at my school with children ages 9 to 14. I was a "Suzuki mom" for 9 years, participating in my daughter's piano l [more]
Classically Trained Piano Instructor
I am currently enrolled at Columbia College Chicago with a major in Instrumental Performance-Piano and expect to graduate in the Spring of 2015. A portion of each lesson will focus on sight reading, which is the ability to play a piece immediately after reading it. An agreement I would make with any student is that they get to choose every other song/piece they add to their repertoire. Hello: I am very excited that you are considering me to be your piano tutor. Whether one is performing or listening, music is supposed to be enjoyed. While learning a musical instrument is never easy, I bel [more]
Former Music Professor (piano, jazz, composition, theory, history,)
I have over twenty years experience teaching private piano, and performing at festivals, clubs, recitals, and private events. My teaching stresses developing sound basic musicianship, including technique, sight reading, expression, improvisation, and recital preparation. My students consider me patient, enthusiastic, motivating, clear, and open to individual interests and goals. I have many returning adult students, as well as beginners of all ages, and professional performers working at expanding their skills. [more]
Tutor Passionate about Teaching
I have been playing piano for more than 15 years. I did not go to the university for music because teaching children is my passion, but I easily could have. My methods are laid-back and I like to go with the flow of the student. I have a Bachelor's degree and I was enrolled in the Honors Program at Depaul University before switching majors. My courses in Early Childhood Education at Oakton Community College lead me to pursue a career in the school systems. I was also in the Honors Program at Oakton and maintained a 4.0 GPA. I have tutored on-and-off since 2005 with elementary grade students an [more]
Math, Computer Science, and Music Tutor
I have been involved in music for over thirty years, and currently do side work as a "semi-professional" musician (trumpet) in the Chicagoland area. As a young music student, I took keyboard lessons for eight years, and realized the benefit of having a background in piano and how much it helps your understanding and ability on other instruments as well. I believe that a piano foundation is a big asset to any musician, and my experience with keyboards of all types continues to this day. I am available for piano tutoring for beginning to intermediate students of all ages. [more]
Music Chairperson and Adjudicator's studio is taking new students.
I have been teaching classical piano since 1979 with students of all ages and goals. My goals as a teacher are to help the students to understand the expanse of this percussion instrument. There are so many different ways to understand and play this instrument. For instance, how does your approach to the keys change the mood or style? As you increase your general knowledge of piano and it's diversity you can then focus on which styles you prefer. The different periods of composition, including other styles, jazz, country, pop, spirituals. Is your goal to become a great soloist, accompanist [more]
Piano, Theory, and Composition Instructor
I have a BM in Piano Performance from Northern Illinois University, and a MM in composition from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. While at NIU, I studied with Dr. William Goldenberg. I have taught piano privately for four years. My passion is music. I am a recent graduate of the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University where I studied music composition with Pulitzer Prize winning composer Kevin Puts. I also have bachelor's degrees in piano performance and composition from Northern Illinois University. I have been teaching piano, theory and composition for fo [more]
Music Tutoring for Piano Cello General Music Music-History Theory
I have performed professionally in the Chicago Metro region on both Piano and Organ for about 30 years. These include venues such as Orchestra Hall / Grant Park Music Festival and as director of Music at various churches. I have world class performing experience from playing concerts and touring Europe and performing across the United States. I have played cello in concerts with orchestras in some of the most important halls of Europe as well as the U.S. I have performed as an organist (and pianist) in both Europe and the U.S. with experience as well as a church music director. This all-encom [more]
Seasoned Tutor (with a great sense of humor) in Music/Fitness plus!
I graduated from Wheaton College in 1982 as a music major. The piano was my area of concentration. I currently teach beginning to intermediate piano lessons in my home studio. I have grown fond of Alfred's method series. I also use John Thompson's for students who have more interest in playing classical music. Aside from my home base, I also teach piano at a local music store. Playing the piano is my number one passion. I consider it a delight to help students grow in their learning of the piano. [more]
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