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| 30 MINUTE PRIVATE LESSONS | ||
| PRIVATE LESSON DETAILS |
LANGUAGES AVAILABLE |
TEACHER AVAILABILITY |
TRIAL LESSON $28 PRIVATE LESSONS in a foreign language or musical instrument are available during the times noted at the right. See teacher profiles on separate flyer. Private lessons are 30 minutes at a set time once a week. We recommend trial classes with at least 2 teachers in order to find a good match! |
ARABIC | Eman: Thurs. 5:30-7pm |
| CHINESE | Fan: Thurs. & Fri. 3-7 pm | |
| E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) | Natalia: Tu & Fri 4:30-8pm; Hersh: Tue 2-8pm,Th 3-8, Fri 4:30-8, Sat 9-4pm; Christine: Th 1:30-6pm; Amy W: Mon 2-8, Sat 9-4pm; Andy: Fri 1-8pm; Ivette: Tues 2-5:30, Fri 5-7:30pm | |
| FRENCH | Valerie (Beg. Only): Tue & Fri 12-5pm; Hersh: Tue 2-8pm,Th 3-8pm, Fri 4:30-8, Sat 9-4pm | |
| GERMAN | Hersh (Beg.-Int.): Tue 2-8,Th 3-8, Fri 4:30-8, Sat 9-4pm | |
| ITALIAN | Christine: Thursdays 1:30-6pm; Amy W: Mon 2-8, Sat. 9-4pm; Clementina (Beg.-Int.): Mon & Tues. 3-8, Wed 2:30-8pm | |
| JAPANESE | Denise (Beg. Only): M,Tu.,Fri. 12-8pm, Sat. 9-3:30pm | |
| RUSSIAN | Tatiana: Fridays 6:30-8pm | |
| SPANISH | Clementina: Mon.& Tues.3-8, Wed. 2:30-8pm; Ivette: Tues 2-5:30, Fri. 5-7:30 pm; Raul: M & Th 4-8pm; Douglas: Sat.9-4pm; Gabriel: Sat.9-4pm; Veronica: M,T,Th 3-4pm; Natalia (Beg.-Int.): Tu & Fri. 4:30-8pm "Spanish through Clay Art" is available with Ivette or Veronica |
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| PORTUGUESE | Clementina: (Beg.-Int.) Mon. & Tues. 3-8, Wed. 2:30-8pm | |
| INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE | TEACHER AVAILIBILITY | |
| WIND INSTRUMENTS | Amy O (Beg. Flute):Mon & Wed 1-8pm; Raul (Beg. Harmonica): M&Th 4-8pm; Erick (Flute, Piccolo, Saxophone, Beg. Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon): Tu. & Fri. 6-8pm; Natalia (Clarinet): Tu & Fri 4:30-8pm; | |
| BRASS INSTRUMENTS | Erick (Beg.-Int. Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, Euphonium):Tue & Fri 6-8pm; Andy (French Horn): Fri 1-8pm | |
| DRUMS or PERCUSSION | BEGINNERS ONLY: Erick: Tu.& Fri. 6-8pm; David: Wed. 2-8pm; Raul: Mon & Thurs 4-8pm | |
| GUITAR | BEGINNERS ONLY: Melinda: Mon 3-8 & Sat 9-4 pm; Valerie: Tue & Fri 12-5pm; Kyle (Ukulele & Banjo): Tu,W,Th,Fri. 4:30-8pm, Sat.9-4; Andy: Fri 1-8; Erick:Tu.& Fri 6-8pm; Amy W: Mon 2-8, Sat.9-4pm; Amy O: Mon & Wed 1-8pm ALL LEVELS & STYLES (incl. BASS): Kyle: Tu,W,Th,Fri. 4:30-8pm, Sat.9-4; David (Beg.-Int Bass): Wed 2-8pm; Douglas: Sat.9-4pm; Raul: M&Th. 4-8pm; Anthony: M&W 2-8pm; Gabriel (Beg. Bass): Sat.9-4pm; MANDATORY GUITAR MATERIALS: Book w/CD ($20) |
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| PIANO | BEGINNERS ONLY: Valerie: Tue & Fri 12-5pm; Kyle: Tu 4:30-8 & Sat. 9-4pm; Clementina: M & Tu. 3-8 pm, W 2:30-8pm; Erick: Tu.& Fri. 6-8 pm; Raul: M&Th. 4-8; Jennifer: W 4-7; Gabriel: Sat. 9-4; Douglas: Sat. 9-4pm; ALL LEVELS: Melinda (Beg.-Int.): Mon 3-8 & Sat 9-11am; Anthony (Beg.-Int.): M & W 2-8pm; David (Beg.-Int.): W 2-8pm; Hersh (Beg.-Int.): Tu. 2-8pm,Th 3-8pm, F 4:30-8pm, Sat 9-4pm; Andy: Fri 1-8pm; Amy W (Beg.-Int.): Mon 2-8, Sat. 9-4pm; Amy O: Mon & Wed 1-8pm; Natalia: Tu & Fri 4:30-8pm MANDATORY PIANO MATERIALS: Piano Lessons Book w/CD ($20) & Piano Practice Games Book ($15). ADDITIONAL Materials to be purchased for each Level: Piano Solos (Book+CD) ($20 ea.), Theory Book ($15), Technique (Book+CD) ($20 ea.) |
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| STRING INSTRUMENTS | Anthony (Beg.-Int. Violin): M & W 2-8; Valerie (Beg.-Int. Violin): Tue & Fri 12-5pm; Kyle (Beg. Mandolin): Tu,W,Th,Fri. 4:30-8 & Sat. 9-4pm; Amy O (Beg. Cello): Mon & Wed 1-8pm; Hersh (Violin or Viola): Tu. 2-8, Th 3-8, F 4:30-8, Sat 9-4pm; Jennifer (Violin or Viola): Wed 4-7pm | |
| VOICE | Melinda: Mon 3-8 & Sat 9-4 pm; Ivette: Tues 2-5:30, Fri. 5-7:30 pm; Amy O: Mon & Wed 1-8pm; Amy W (Beg.-Int.): Mon 2-8, Sat. 9-4pm; David (Beg.-Int.): W 2-8pm; Clementina: M & Tu. 3-8, Wed 2:30-8pm | |
| MUSIC COMPOSITION / MUSIC THEORY | ALL LEVELS & STYLES: Kyle: Tu 4:30-8 & Sat. 9-4pm; David: Wed 2-8pm; Anthony (Beg.-Int.): M&W 2-8pm; Gabriel (Beg.): Sat 9-4pm; Amy O (Pop, Rock, Jazz): Mon & Wed 1-8pm; Amy W (Beg.): Mon 2-8, Sat 9-4pm; Andy: Fri 1-8pm; Erick: Tu & Fri 6-8pm; Natalia: Tu & Fri 4:30-8pm; | |
| SPANISH IMMERSION GROUPS FOR CHILDREN | ||
| Note: Rates listed are for 8 week Sessions. Summer Camp Flexible Scheduling - Pay by the Week! | ||
| Spanish Immersion Preschool & Kindergarten (Ages 2-6 & 6-9) |
OFFERED: Mon-Friday 9:30 - 12:30 and/or 12:00 - 3:00, Saturdays 9:30 - 11:00. PRICING PER 8 WEEK SESSION: 3 Hours/Day: 1day/week-$336; 2 days/week-$624; 3 days/week-$864; 4 days/week-$1056; 5 days/week-$1200 REQUIRED MATERIALS: 2 CD LMS Method/Songbook Set + Dance CD ($49);T-Shirt ($15), Tote Bag ($15), and Workbook ($10). $200 Registration Fee for Preschool & Kindergarten students only. |
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| Spanish Immersion Summer Camp (Ages 2-6 & 6-9) |
OFFERED: Mon-Friday 9:30 - 12:30 and/or 12:00 - 3:00, Saturdays 9:30 - 11:00. REQUIRED MATERIALS: 2 CD LMS Method/Songbook Set + Dance CD ($49);T-Shirt ($15), Tote Bag ($15), and Workbook ($10). |
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| Spanish Immersion Extra Hours |
To fill-in Time Gaps for Spanish Immersion students only: 7:30-9:30 am & 3-4 pm Mon-Fri. $12/hr | |
| Music with Movement & Spanish ("Parent-Tot Class") (Ages 4 mo. - 4 years) |
OFFERED:Mondays & Fridays 10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 9:45am (45 minutes)
TRIAL CLASS: $20.00 |
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| After School Spanish (Ages 4-9) |
OFFERED: Monday - Friday 4-5:30. |
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| Theater in Spanish (Ages 2-6 & 6-9) |
OFFERED: Mon-Fri. 4-5:30 & Saturdays 9:30-11:00 PRICING PER 8 WEEK SESSION: 1 class/week $168; 2 classes/week $305- This class is 100% immersion. Using scripts from books such as Teatro de Infantil, students choose characters, read and act out parts, rehearse with Puppets, and create parts of the plays using Clay Art and Paints. |
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| SCHOOL CALENDAR (2009 - 2010) | ||
| RENEW BY | 8 WEEK SESSIONS | SPECIAL EVENTS & CLOSINGS/HOLIDAYS |
| Saturday November 25th | Winter '09-'10 (12/14 - 2/20) | Report Cards 12/14 - 12/19, Imm & Private Performances 12/19, Winter Break 12/21-1/3, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/18, President's Day 2/15 |
| Saturday February 6th | Spring 1 2010 (2/22 - 4/24) |
Pulaski Day 3/1; Spring Break 3/29 - 4/4; Report Cards 4/19 - 4/24; |
| Saturday April 10th | Spring 2 2010 (4/26 - 6/19) |
Spanish Immersion Perf. (11-12:30pm) & Priv. Lesson Performances 5/1, IMA Contest 5/22 & 23, Memorial Day Wknd. 5/29-5/31 |
| Saturday June 5th | Summer 2010 (see details on right) |
Private Lessons 6/21-7/31 (6 weeks); |
| Saturday July 17th | Fall 1 2010 (8/23 - 10/16) |
Labor Day 9/6, Columbus Day 10/11 |
| Saturday October 2nd | Fall 2 2010 (10/18-12/11) |
Veteran's Day 11/5, Jazzfest 11/19, Thanksgiving Break 11/25-11/28 |
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NATALIA LACOCQUE: ALL LEVELS of PIANO, E.S.L., MUSIC COMPOSITION or CLARINET, & Beg./Int. SPANISH. Natalia has a B.F.A. in Advertising Design and has been with The Language and Music School since the beginning! She attended Pre-K/K Spanish Immersion and then continued private lessons in Spanish & Piano. Her mother is from Cuba and her father from Belgium, so Natalia was raised in a trilingual home! She has a great passion for the Piano (having started at the age of 3½) and the English language: her family hosted Foreign Exchange Students for 4 years so she is very familiar with the needs of ESL students. |  |
KYLE KIRIAKOS: ALL LEVELS & STYLES of GUITAR, Beg./Int. THEORY-BASED MUSIC COMPOSITION, Beg. MANDOLIN, BANJO, UKULELE, or PIANO. Kyle has a B.A. in Music from Southern Illinois University. While at Southern, his main instrument was the Classical Guitar. He has played guitar for 12 years, learning various styles including classical, jazz, funk, bluegrass, and blues. He has taught various instruments over the years and is currently refining his teaching skills as a classroom counselor. |
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VALERIE TRAUTMANN: Beg. FRENCH, PIANO, or GUITAR, Beg/Int VIOLIN. Valerie has studied violin with the Haag-Suzuki Institute and is trained in the Suzuki Method. She furthered her musical studies at The Music Center of the North Shore, Elmhurst College, & College of DuPage--where Valerie earned her Assoc.'s Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. As a child, Valerie was passionate about music and participated in the Chicago French club--exposing her to the French language and culture. |  |
DOUGLAS MARMOLEJO: ALL LEVELS & STYLES of GUITAR or SPANISH, Beg. PIANO. Originally from Equador, Douglas has degree in both Philosophy and Theological Studies. He loves teaching, painting, and music--with an emphasis on guitar, which he has been playing for the past 17 years! He recorded a religious musical CD (in Spanish) called "Yo Vi Llorar a Dios." |
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MELINDA ALBERTY - ALL LEVELS of VOICE, Beg/Int. PIANO, Beg. GUITAR. Melinda holds a B.F.A in Musical Theatre Performance and is pursuing a Master of Music in Voice & Opera at Northwestern University. Melinda is an Actors' Equity Member and performs professionaly in musicals. She can teach breathing techniques, the difference between chest voice and head voice, and when to use vibrato--all of which are key elements for a Musical Theater audition! |  |
GABRIEL MEDINA - ALL LEVELS of GUITAR , SPANISH, Beg. PIANO, BASS GUITAR, or MUSIC COMPOSITION. Gabriel is a Composer and Arranger, originally from Argentina. He graduate from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in Contemporary Music & Production. Gabriel has been playing the guitar for 20 years! He plays in a variety of musical styles such as Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, and South American music with Classical influences. |
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CLEMENTINA MOREIRA: ALL LEVELS of SPANISH or VOICE, Beg/Int PORTUGUESE or ITALIAN, Beg. PIANO. Born and raised in Montevideo, Uruguay, Clementina had the opportunity in 2006 to audition at CCPA of Roosevelt University where she is now concluding her B.A. in Vocal Performance and Opera. She started teaching Spanish when she moved to the United States, and is currently tutoring Spanish students at Roosevelt University. |  |
FAN ZHANG: ALL LEVELS of CHINESE. Fan grew up in Beijing and is a native speaker of Mandarin. She holds a BS & MA in Chemistry, & a Masters in Operations Research & Finance from the City University of New York, and Columbia Univ.. Fan has worked as a Senior Financial Assoc., & professional translator. Fan has taught Chemistry at the undergrad. level, is a Sunday school teacher for children ages 3-11, and teaches adult ESL in Chinatown. Fan has taught Mandarin Chinese to children and adults here at The School since 2008. |
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ANTHONY PUCCETTI - ALL LEVELS of GUITAR, Beg./Int PIANO & MUSIC COMPOSITION. Anthony is a composer in the Classical Tradition. He teaches with an emphasis on music theory, practical demonstration, and cultivation of the student creativity. Anthony engaging students in reading music, as well as showing them how to write their own musical ideas. |  |
ANDY SINKO: ALL LEVELS of PIANO, GUITAR, FRENCH HORN or E.S.L. Andy has a Bachelors in Music Performance from the Univ. of Vermont with further studies in Jazz & Classical Piano. He has played in Symphony Orchestras including the Univ. of Vermont, and the Universite de Grenoble. Andy looks forward to sharing his passion for music with students of all ages. |
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AMY OMI: ALL LEVELS of PIANO or VOICE, Beg./Int. MUSIC COMPOSITION, Beg. GUITAR, FLUTE or CELLO. Amy has a bachelor of arts in Theatre and a Masters in Music Education. She has worked extensively with children in performance for over10 years, leading classes in creative writing, movement, acting and singing. |  |
CHRISTINE KELNER: ALL LEVELS of ITALIAN or E.S.L. Christine holds a Bachelor’s in Music, Languages, & Elementary Education. Experienced in teaching Italian, Voice & Piano, she studied Italian in the U.S. and has lived with her family in Italy. Christine has years of musical training, has done numerous recordings, is comfortable singing Opera, Oratorio, Art Song, Broadway and 40’s-style Swing Vocals, & performs with Music of the Baroque, Bella Voce, and other Ensembles. |
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IVETTE FRANCO: ALL LEVELS of SPANISH, E.S.L. or VOICE. Ivette holds a B.A. in Spanish and Literature, with a minor in Music from NIU. She has taught Spanish privately and to groups, and taught Spanish for 8 years at the High School level. Ivette is also a Jazz Vocalist and has played with many prominent jazz musicians. In 2003, she attended the Janice Borla Jazz Vocal Camp on scholarship. Ivette sings at private events and is working on a professional recording project. |  |
JOHN BREINIG: PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS & LEVELS. John majored in Theory & Composition at Triton College and The American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. He has taught all levels of Bass instruction, with strong emphasis on Scales and Chord Progressions and as an electric bassist, he has an extensive performing career with numerous local bands. He has taught most levels of Piano instruction, with emphasis on Finger Independence and Elementary Theory and has composed a few pieces for Worship Services at his local church. |
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EMAN SARHAN: ARABIC. Born in Jordan, Eman started with LMS in 1995. Outside of LMS, Eman is a Full-Time High School Science Teacher and Mother of 3. “I have my M.A. in Education and love to teach children!” |  |
TATIANA SAVTCHENKO: RUSSIAN. Tatiana has a diploma with honors in Economics from Taganrog College of Civil Engineering and served as financial records and payroll manager in Taganrog, Russia from 1993-1999 before coming to the U.S. in 2001. |
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HERSH GLAGOV: ALL LEVELS of FRENCH, E.S.L., VIOLIN, or VIOLA, Beg/Int. GERMAN, beg. PIANO. Hersh has a Bachelors in Education from National-Louis Univ., has done graduate work at the Univ. of Chicago. He has also studied at Goethe Institut in Germany, L’Ecole de Petoile, Paris France, The French American Center in Lisieux, and at Oberlin College. He has taught for district 97, IIT & at The U of C Lab School. Hersh lives with his family in Oak Park. |  |
RAUL PENA: GUITAR & BASS (all levels), beg. PIANO or HARMONICA. Raul has taught guitar and music theory to students at Holy Name Cathedral High School, and given private electric, acoustic, and bass guitar instruction since 2005. He has worked for 4 years with the Old Towne School of Folk Music in concert promotion and public relations and has served as Coordinator for the annual Old Towne Folk & Roots Festival. |
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DAVID ENGLISH: ALL LEVELS & STYLES of GUITAR or MUSIC COMPOSITION, Beg./Int. PIANO, BASS GUITAR or VOICE, Beg. PERCUSSION. David holds a BA from Florida Atlantic Univ. in Music Performance for Classical/Flamenco Guitar. He has been teaching music since 2001 and believes in building a strong foundation (scales, chord vocabulary, etc.) but also bases lessons upon student's interests. a Mesa, CA. David performs & records with a local choir, & with the Rock-Band 3D. |  |
DENISE TRAUTMANN: ALL LEVELS of FLUTE, CHINESE BAMBOO FLUTE, PIANO, E.S.L., or VOICE, Beg. OBOE, FRENCH, or JAPANESE. A classically trained flutist, pianist, & vocalist (full lyric coloratura), Denise completed her musical training at the College of DuPage and received her B.A. from Northern Illinois University. She has studied Japanese for over 8 years and is fluent in reading, writing, and speaking skills. Also fluent in French, Denise was immersed in the French language/culture since childhood. |
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AMY WRONKIEWICZ - ALL LEVELS of ITALIAN or E.S.L., Beg/Int. PIANO or VOICE, Beg. GUITAR or MUSIC COMPOSITION. Amy received her BA in Italian Language & Literature with a minor in Music from Arizona State Univ. She toured Italy on scholarship, performing in cities such as Florence & Venice. Amy has focused on voice (particularly Jazz) since high school, participating in local choirs and private lessons. Amy's goal is to share her passion and enthusiam for the Italian language & culture, teach begining students voice & piano, and share her love of music with others. |  |
JENNIFER GLAGOV: ALL LEVELS of VIOLIN or VIOLA, Beg. PIANO. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Music and English from the University of Michigan, and a Masters degree in musicology from the University of Chicago, where she also did work towards a doctorate. Jen has taught music at the University of Chicago, and Columbia College, and has performed with numerous chamber and orchestral groups. She loves playing music with her son and husband! |
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ERICK MARTIN: , ALL LEVELS of SAX, FLUTE, PICCOLO, MUSIC COMPOSITION, Beg/Int. CLARINET, TRUMPET, CORNET, Beg. PIANO, GUITAR, OBOE, BASSOON, TROMBONE, or EUPHONIUM. Erick holds a B.A. in Music and Economics from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN. At Wabash College, Erick was Principle Flute and Piccolo Soloist in the Orchestra, Lead Alto Saxophone in the Jazz Band, & President of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Erick has also taught music at the High School Level. |  |
MARIA EMILIA FERMI-CRAWFORD: Founder, Coordinator, Author, Spanish Prek & Parent-Tot Teacher. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Maria is a Professor of Music from Conservatorio Provincial de Musica Julian Aguirre with ongoing studies in music therapy & childhood disorders incl. Asperger’s, Autism, ADHD & Bipolar Disorder. Maria has been teaching since 1985 and is co-author & seminar leader for LMS First Steps in SpanishTM music-based foreign language curriculum. |
| INSTRUMENT RENTALS AND PIANOS. We buy our pianos & keyboards at AMERICAN MUSIC WORLD. You will receive an LMS student discount with pre-approval from store manager (Ray) at 708-771-1890!!! We recommend AUSTIN MUSIC for all other instrument rentals and purchases! They are at 6815 W. North Ave (just W. of Oak Park Ave.) and their tel. # is 708-383-1961. |
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