All Ages- All Levels- All Styles

I fell in love with music at the age of seven when my family bought our first piano. After receiving my degree in music from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2000, I began giving piano lessons in students’ homes. For the past eleven years I have worked with a wide range of students of all ages and levels, teaching a variety of musical styles.

Too many people I have met over the years have said, ” I used  to take piano lessons, but haven’t played in years”.  The most common reason was simply that they did not enjoy the music they were being taught.

My teaching goal is to give students the tools and skills they need, not just to learn how to play the piano, but to play what they love so they will continue making music for the rest of their lives.  While my students are expected to learn the essentials of musicianship – note reading, scales, technique and theory – I will teach them to play the music THEY want to play.

By placing an emphasis on chords, ear training and improvisation, my students learn to play a variety of styles including  pop, rock, blues and jazz.  I find when students learn this way  they are not just reproducing notes on a written page, but are able to feel the music and truly understand it.

Lesson Information

I primarily teach on Chicago’s North Shore and in the Palatine/Inverness area. Lessons are given year round in the student’s home and are 30, 45 or 60 minutes in length. I offer flexible scheduling and multi-student discounts.

Spring and Holiday recitals are offered to all students wishing to participate, at no additional cost.

Rates for private lessons, in your home:

• 30 minutes $32
• 45 minutes $48
• 60 minutes $64