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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
I have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree I music education. I have taken and succeeded at flute and piano lessons at the college level. I also have over 20 years of teaching experience and performance experience. I have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree I music education. I have taken and succeeded at flute and piano lessons at the college level. I also have over 20 years of teaching experience and performance experience. I am an experienced music teacher that has taught private piano and flute for 11 years. I have taught ages 4 - 80. I have also taught general music at ma [more]
I had studied music performance in college. I have been an active musician for the past 40 years. I am a music director / pianist at a local church for the past 20 years. I play in a working rock band for the past 15 years. Looking for a quality Private Lessons for flute or saxophone? Well, look no further. I am Ralph Russell, offering quality Saxophone and Flute Lessons. I am committed to my students to get the most out of their instrument, serving students in the Chicago area by not just meeting their expectations, but exceeding them and enjoying it while we learn. Are you interested gettin [more]
I have been playing piano for 20 years and now I am working on my Associate degree in Music. I taught English as a Second Language to freshmen and English phonetics and grammar to sophomores. I am fluent in Russian as well, which will help immigrants from the former Soviet republics to learn English. I really enjoy teaching. I am also an English/ Russian interpreter and translator. My minor is French. ESL, English Oxford or American dialect, English Grammar and Phonetics. Former Assistant Professor at Tselinograd Pedagogical Institute, Kazakhstan. I am fluent in Russian. It... [more]