Violin Lessons Will County, IL

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I have loved music for as long as I can remember. At three years old I was dancing around my dad’s office as he played Stevie Ray Vaughn. At four I was begging my older brothers to teach me something on their guitars. By eight I was teaching myself “I Want It That Way” on my MIDI keyboard and by nine I finally decided to play the violin through my school orchestra program. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am an innovative strings teacher, who really believes in taking my students to their greatest potential! I studied at Illinois State University, and am currently a cellist in the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra. I also am a composer in the area, bringing high quality repertoire to schools in Central Illinois. Allowing students to see their potential, has been the greatest honor of all. I have created music programs from the ground up, and I have seen the effects that music has within its community. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music

I cant choose just one favorite aspect of teaching, but to name a few, I love showing the kids they can accomplish. The smiles they get when theyre finally understanding or get that right note, confidence is built and its shared throughout the classroom. I am a huge believer in being a well rounded musician in styles. But I love watching a student get excited about a specific style and utilizing that passion to push them as a musician. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Accordion, Harmonica, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, French Horn, Piccolo, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have worked at many Jazz festivals and at such important jazz venues as the Village Vanguard. Along the way, I have produced or co-produced 13 albums for the now defunct Muse label and for my own label, Bluejay Records. I also have a considerable teaching practice which includes lessons on most instruments, including Saxophone, Clarinet, flute, as well as trumpet, trombone, guitar, Bass guitar, piano, Bass Violin, Cello, Violin, Violin, Banjo, Mandolin, and harmonica. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My teaching experience dates back to the time that I was in Syria, as I was employed as a full time Violin Teacher at the Arabic Institute of Music in Aleppo. I taught there for five years. The ages of my students are 8-17. I have found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the instrument and motivate them to practice and absorb. Read More