Private Music Teacher in Elmhurst, Illinois. My music room is equipped not only with. I do not require students to wear a mask. I want to help you open up the world of music, whoever you are, and regardless of your age, talent, or ability. I have deep musical knowledge and experience, but what makes me unique is my enthusiasm, my sense of humor, my love of teaching, and my wide range of teaching styles and approaches.
And with degrees from Brown and Yale Law School, 15 years of teaching at the University of Chicago, and decades of legal practice, I have a broad perspective from which to relate to my students on matters both within and beyond music. My ideal student is anyone who loves music, is curious about it, and wants to learn more. I'm delighted to coach a professional for an upcoming performance or help an advanced student succeed with an important audition.
But it makes me just as happy to see a beginner -- whether 5 or 75 years old -- glowing with pride when getting that first beautiful sound out of a violin or that first melody out of a piano. Here's a link to the video. Learn about my musical and life journey.
I've had amazing experiences in a musical world that is largely gone, and they're a big part of what I want to pass on to my students. Read what students and parents have said about me, and watch some of my performances.
My students profit from their musical training across the board, developing analytic and self-management skills, discipline, long-term perspective, and more. Here you can learn about some of their accomplishments. You can also look at some of the materials that I use in my teaching, many of them created by me and made available here for free. At 10 ft. Its power and characteristic clarity make it much beloved by jazz musicians.
