Classtimes & Teacher Profiles


 

 
The Language and Music School: Class Times: 2010 / 2011
30 MINUTE PRIVATE LESSONS
PRIVATE LESSON
DETAILS
LANGUAGES
AVAILABLE
TEACHER AVAILABILITY AT ALL LEVELS (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)

TRIAL LESSON $28
2 TRIALS WITH 2 DIFFERENT TEACHERS $38!

We recommend trial classes with at least 2 teachers in order to find a good match!

ALL LESSONS are 30 minutes at a set time once a week & available times are noted under "Teacher Availability". See teacher profiles on separate page.

CLASS OPTIONS:
8 Week Sessions

PRIVATE LESSONS ($218)
(Instrument or Language)

COMBINATION LESSONS ($238)
(2 Instruments or 1 Instr/1 Lang)

SIDE BY SIDE LESSONS ($262)
(Parent & Child learn together)

SUZUKI METHOD ($248)
(Parent is inactive but present in lessons)

ARABIC  
CHINESE Fan: Thurs. & Fri. 3-7 p.m.; Mika (Beg.): Mon. 6-8 & Fri. 3-8 p.m
JAPANESE Jun: M 4-8pm & Fri.3-8 p.m.; Natalie A (Beg.): Tu&Fri..2-8pm
E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) Elise: M 1-5,Tu.3-7,W12:30-5:30,Thurs.2-5; Orion: Th. 2-8pm, Sat.9-4:30; Christine: Th.1:30-6pm; Natalia: Mon 3-8, Tu&Fri.4-8pm; Hersh: Tue 2-8pm,Th 3-8, Fri.4:30-8, Sat 9-4:30pm; Amy C: Mon 2-8, Sat 9-4:30pm; Natalie A: Tu & Wed 2-8pm; Ivette: Wed & Thurs.5-6:30 p.m.
FRENCH

Andrea(Beg-Int): Thu. 3-8; Sasha(Beg): Fri.2-8pm; Valerie(Beg.):Tu&Fri12-5pm; Hersh: Tue2-8pm,Th 3-8, Fri 4:30-8, Sat 9-4:30pm; Natalie A(Beg-Int.): Tu&Wed.2-8pm

GERMAN Hersh (Beg.-Int.): Tue 2-8,Th 3-8, Fri 4:30-8, Sat 9-4:30pm;
Elise: Mon 1-5,Tu.3-7, Wed 12:30-5:30,Th. 2-5
HEBREW Natalie A(Beg.-Int. Biblical):Tu & Wed 2-8pm;
Christine (Beg. Modern):
Th.1:30-6pm
HINDI/URDU Natalie A(Beg.): Tu.& Wed 2-8pm
ITALIAN Andrea(Beg): Th 3-8; Christine: Th 1:30-6pm; Amy C: Mon 2-8, Sat 9-4:30pm; Natalie A(Beg-Int.):Tu & Wed 2-8pm
LATIN Natalie A(Beg.):Tu.& Wed 2-8pm
POLISH  
PORTUGUESE Natalie A(Beg.): Tu.& Wed 2-8pm
RUSSIAN

Tatiana: Tuesday 6:30-8pm

SPANISH

Andrea: Thu. 3-8; Orion: Th.2-8pm,Sat.9-4:30; Natalie A: Tu.& Wed.2-8pm; Ivette: Wed & Thu.5-6:30pm; Raul: Mon.&Th.4-8pm; Gabriel:Tu.4-8 & Sat.9-4:30pm; Natalia: Mon.3-8, W 12-4, Tu.&Fri.4-8pm

"Spanish through Clay Art" is available with Ivette

SANSKRIT Natalie A(Beg.):Tu.& Wed 2-8pm
TUTORING
(see separate pamphlet for more info)

Orion (Math, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics):Th.2-8pm, Sat.9-4:30;
Natalie A (Lit., Writing, Reading,&Math):Tu.&Fri.2-8pm;
Susan(Reading & All Elementary Subjects): Thurs. 3-8
Natalia (Math, English, Reading & Spanish): Mon3-8,Tu.& Fri.4-8pm

INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE TEACHER AVAILIBILITY & INSTRUMENT(S)/LEVEL(S) THEY OFFER
WIND INSTRUMENTS Sasha (Clarinet & Beg.Saxophone): M,W,F.2-8pm; Tim (Saxophone, Recorder, Beg.Oboe): Tu.2-8,Fri 6-8pm,Sat.9am-4:30pm; Elise(Flute & Piccolo): M1-5,Tu.3-7,W12:30-5:30,Th.2-5; Natalie A (Flute, Beg-Int. Recorder): Tu&Wed.2-8pm; Raul (Beg. Harmonica): Mon.&Th.4-8pm; David(Beg.Harmonica): Wed.2-8; Natalia (Clarinet, Recorder, Beg-Int. Saxophone): Mon.3-8, Tu&Fri.4-8pm; Susan (Bassoon, Beg-Int.Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone & Recorder): Thurs.3-8
BRASS INSTRUMENTS Orion (Trumpet): Th.2-8pm, Sat.9-4:30; Hiroshi: M&F 2-5 & 6:30-8
Susan (Beg. Trumpet, Cornet, Bugle, Trombone, Tuba & Baritone): Thurs. 3-8
DRUMS or PERCUSSION

BEGINNERS ONLY: David: Wed. 2-8pm; Raul: M&Th.4-8pm; Natalie A: Tu&W2-8pm; Kyle: Wed 4:30-8pm, Th2:30-8pm, Fri3:30-8pm

ALL LEVELS: Tim (Drums, Xylophone, Vibrophone, All Percussion): Tu.2-8, Fri.6:00-8pm, Sat.9am-4:30pm

GUITAR

BEGINNERS ONLY: Sasha (Beg/Int): M,W,F.2-8pm; Elise: M,1-5,Tu.3-7.W 12:30-5:30,Th.2-5; Orion: Th.2-8pm,Sat.9-4:30; Natalie A: Tu&Fri,2-8pm; Valerie: Tue & Fri 12-5pm; Kyle(Ukulele & Banjo): Wed.4:30-8pm, Th 2:30-8pm, Fri 3:30-8pm; Amy C: Mon 2-8, Sat.9-4:30pm; Natalia: Mon 3-8, W 12-4, Tu.& Fri. 4-8pm

ALL LEVELS & STYLES: Jun: M 4-8pm & Fri 3-8pm; Andrea(Beg-Int. Guitar & Bass): Th 3-8pm; Tim (Banjo & Ukelele):Tu.2-8,Fri.6-8pm,Sat.9am-4:30pm; Kyle: Wed 4:30-8pm,Th 2:30-8pm, Fri 3:30-8pm, & Sat. 9-4:30; David (Beg.-Int Bass & Ukulele): Wed 2-8pm; Raul:Mon&Thurs.4-8 pm; Anthony:Mon.3-8pm; Gabriel (Beg. Bass):Tu.4-8 & Sat.9-4:30pm

MANDATORY GUITAR MATERIALS: Guitar Books range from $15 - $25 [speak with Front Desk]

PIANO

BEGINNERS ONLY: Jun: M 4-8pm & Fri.3-8pm; Orion: Th.2-8pm; Valerie: Tue & Fri 12-5pm; Kyle: Wed 4:30-8,Th 2:30-8, Fri 2:30-8pm; Raul: Mon&Thurs.4-8; Jen: W 4-7; Gabriel:Tu.4-8 & Sat.9-4:30; Susan(Beg-Int.): Thurs.3-8

ALL LEVELS: Andrea(Beg-Int): Th 3-8; Sasha(Beg-Int): M,W,F. 2-8pm; Tim: Tu.2-8,Fri.6-8,Sat.9-4:30; Elise: M 1-5,Tu.3-7,W12:30-5:30,Th.2-5; Natalie A: Tu.&Fri. 2-8pm; Anthony (Beg.-Int.): M 3-8pm; David (Beg.-Int.): W 2-8pm; Hersh (Beg.-Int.): Tu.2-8pm,Th 3-8pm, Fri.4:30-8pm, Sat 9-4:30pm; Amy C. (Beg.-Int.): Mon 2-8, Sat. 9-4:30pm; Natalia: Mon 3-8, W 12-4, Tu.& Fri.4-8pm

MANDATORY PIANO MATERIALS: Piano Books range from $15 - $25 [Check with the Front Desk]

STRING INSTRUMENTS Tim (Mandolin): Tu.2-8.Fri 6:00-8pm,Sat.9am-4:30pm; Wed.2-7; Anthony (Beg/Int Violin): M3-8pm; Valerie (Beg.-Int.Violin): Tu&Fri12-5pm; Natalie A (Beg. Violin): Tu&W2-8pm; Elise (Beg/Int Violin): M 1-5,Tu.3-7pm, W12:30-5:30, Th.2-5; David (Beg.-Int Mandolin): Wed 2-8pm; Kyle (Beg. Mandolin): W4:30-8,Th2:30-8,Fri 3:30-8pm; Hersh(Violin/Viola): Tu.2-8,Th 3-8, F4:30-8, Sat 9-4pm; Jen(Violin/Viola): W 4-7pm; Natalia(Beg.Violin): Mon 3-8, W 12-4, Tu.&Fri.4-8pm; Susan(Beg.Violin & Cello): Th.3-8
VOICE Sasha: M,W,F 2-8pm; Andrea(Beg): Th 3-8; Natalie A (Beg-Int.): Tu&W2-8pm; Elise (Beg-Int.): M 1-5,Tu.3-7,W 12:30-5:30,Th.2-5; Ivette: W&Th.5-6:30; Amy C(Beg-Int): Mon.2-8, Sat.9-4:30; Tim (Pop Style): Tu.2-8, Fri.6-8, Sat.9-4:30; David (Beg-Int.): W 2-8pm
MUSIC COMPOSITION /
MUSIC THEORY
ALL LEVELS & STYLES: Kyle: Wed 4:30-8,Th 2:30-8, Fri 3:30-8pm; Sasha: M,W,F 2-8pm; David: Wed 2-8pm; Anthony(Beg.-Int.): M 3-8pm; Gabriel (Beg.): Tu.4-8 & Sat 9-4:30pm; Amy C. (Beg.): Mon2-8 & Sat9-4:30pm; Tim: Tu.2-8,Fri.6-8,Sat.9-4:30;
Natalie A (Beg.):
Tu & W 2-8pm
SPANISH IMMERSION GROUPS FOR CHILDREN
Note: Rates listed are for 8 week Sessions. ALL Summer Classes are Flexible - 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. Call for a Mandatory Placement Visit - $28.00

3 Hours/Day: 1day/week-$336/8 weeks; 2 days/week-$624/8 weeks; 3 days/week-$864/8 weeks; 4 days/week-$1056/8 weeks; 5 days/week-$1200/8 weeks

6 Hours/Day:
1day/week-$624/8 weeks; 2 days/week-$1056/8 weeks; 3 days/week-$1469/8 weeks;
4 days/week-$1728/8 weeks; 5 days/week-$2160/8 weeks

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 2 CD LMS Method/Songbook Set + Dance CD; T-Shirt; & Workbook.

$200 Registration Fee for Preschool & Kindergarten students only.

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.
SUMMER CAMP - CHOOSE YOUR WEEKS (5/21 - 7/21)!
Call for a mandatory Placement Visit - $28.00

3 Hours/Day: 1day-$42/Week; 2 days-$78/Week; 3 days-$108/Week; 4 days-$132/Week; 5 days-$150/Week

6 Hours/Day: 1day-$76/Week; 2 days-$141/Week; 3 days-$195/Week; 4 days-$238/Week; 5 days-$270/Week

REQUIRED MATERIALS:2 CD LMS Method/Songbook Set + Dance CD; T-Shirt; & Workbook.

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

PRICE PER 8 WEEK SESSION: 1 Day/Week- $178; 2 Days/Week- $278; 3 Days/Week- $398 (with Founder and LMS Method author Maria Fermi)

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 2 CD LMS Method/Songbook set + Dance CD

After School
Spanish
(Ages 4-9)

OFFERED: Monday - Friday 4-5:30.

PRICE PER 8 WEEK SESSION:1 class/week- $168; 2 classes/week- $305
This class is 100% Immersion.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 2 CD LMS Method/Songbook set + Dance CD & Workbook

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.
SCHOOL CALENDAR (2011 - 2012)
Please note that Vacations/School Closings are BOLDED and Special Events are ITALICIZED
RENEW BY 8 WEEK SESSIONS SPECIAL EVENTS & CLOSINGS/HOLIDAYS
Saturday, July 16th Fall 1, 2011
(8/22 - 10/15)
Labor Day 9/5; Columbus Day 10/10
Saturday, October 1st Fall 2, 2011
(10/17 - 12/10)
Veteran's Day 11/11; Jazzfest 11/20; Thanksgiving Break 11/24-26; Report Card Week 12/5-10; Immersion & Private Student Performance 12/10/11
Weds., November 23rd Winter 2010/11 MLK Day 1/16;
Winter Break (Immersion & Parent/Tot) 12/19/11 - 1/8/12;
Winter Brk (Priv. students) 12/24/11 - 1/8/12
Priv. Lessons (12/12/11 - 2/18/12)
Imm. & Parent/Tot (1/2-2/18/12)**
Saturday, February 4h Spring 1, 2012
(2/20- 4/21)

President's Day 2/20; Pulaski Day 3/5;
Spring Break 3/26-3/31
; Good Friday 4/6

Saturday, April 7th Spring 2, 2012
(4/23 - 6/16)
Rep.Cards 5/7-12, Imm. & Priv.Performance 5/12, IMA Contest 5/19 & 20,
Memorial Day Weekend 5/26-5/28
Saturday, June 2th Summer 2012
(6 weeks)
Best of LMS Sun. 7/1 2:30 - 4:30;
Independence Day Observed 7/4
Summer Break (Immersion & Parent/Tot) 7/22 - 8/19;
Summer Break (Private students) 7/29 - 8/19
Imm. & Parent/Tot (6/18 - 7/21)**
Priv. Lessons
(6/18 - 7/28)
**Please note that the Immersion Session is 1 week shorter than the Private Lessons
The Language and Music School: Meet the Teachers!
Jun JUN: ALL LEVELS of JAPANESE, ALL LEVELS of GUITAR, Beg/Int PIANO. Jun graduated with Bachelors in Accounting and Bachelors in Marketing. He also minored Digital Cinema. Worked for Public accounting firm for almost 3 years, and now launched his own venture. Jun’s passions are language and music, as well as the culture that revolves around them. ANDREA ANDREA: ALL LEVELS of SPANISH & THEATER; Beg/Int FRENCH, PIANO, GUITAR & BASS GUITAR; Beg. ITALIAN & VOICE. Andrea was born and raised in Mexico City where she got her B.A. in Drama and Literature. She was born into a musical family so she has had the opportunity to learn from many different musical genres as well as Guitar and Piano. She has been a part of many different vocal choirs and currently sings with the Oak Park Concert Chorale. She has three kids and they all sing and/or play several musical instruments! She hopes to continue learning in teaching and, in doing so, promote a life-long love of music and languages.
NATALIE NATALIE: ALL LEVELS of PIANO, FLUTE, SPANISH, THEATER/VOICE, & E.S.L.; Beg./Int. RECORDER, FRENCH, ITALIAN, & BIBLICAL HEBREW; Beg. LATIN, HINDI/URDU, SANSKRIT, PORTUGUESE, JAPANESE, GUITAR, VIOLIN, & DRUMS. K-12 TUTORING for WRITING, LITERATURE, & READING.Natalie is a certified IL K-12 Spanish teacher with a B.A. in Spanish & a minor in History from North Park Univ. She has an M.A. in Old Testament from Union Theological Seminary. She studied classical piano for 8 years, learned guitar in Mexico& has experience in the performing arts onstage. SASHA RASHIDEE SASHA: ALL LEVELS of VOICE, MUSICAL THEATER, AUDITION PREPARATION, CLARINET, Beg./Int. PIANO, Beg. FRENCH, SAXOPHONE, GUITAR, & MUSIC COMPOSITION. Sasha is a graduate of the Univ. of IL at Urbana-Champaign School of Music where she studied Voice & Music Education. She has taught private voice & piano lessons for over 2 yrs and performs professionally in musicals & theatre. Sasha played the clarinet for 12 years & accredits her musical literacy with her participation in concert band. She enjoys songwriting & works well with children. She's excited to guide the musical development of students at LMS.
SUSAN SUSAN: ALL LEVELS OF BASSOON; Beg/Int. PIANO, OBOE, FLUTE, CLARINET, SAXOPHONE, & RECORDER; Beg. TRUMPET/CORNET, BUGLE, TROMBONE, BARITONE, TUBA, VIOLIN, & CELLO. K-6 TUTORING for any subject & All Reading Levels. Susan has a B.A. in Music Education from Trinity Int'l Univ. & a Master's in Library Science from Dominican Univ. She has taught in public schools & privately for 20 years. Susan has played bassoon in orchestras & bands around the Rockford/Chicago area. She's also a children's librarian & has taught reading/math in elementary schools. TIM TIM: ALL LEVELS of PIANO, GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, BANJO, ALL PERCUSSION/DRUMS, UKELELE, MANDOLIN, SAXOPHONE, RECORDER, VOICE (POP GENRE), SONGWRITING; Beg. OBOE. Tim studied music theory & music business at Elmhurst College, where he got his B.A. He's a singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist w/ over 20 years experience in the music industry. He has composed music for films, television, & has released over 5 full length records w/ a major record label. Prior to teaching at LMS, Tim helped develop curriculum for a Bi-Lingual music program for children.
ELISE ELISE: ALL LEVELS of GERMAN, E.S.L., PIANO, FLUTE & PICCOLO; Beg./Int. VOICE & VIOLIN, Beg. GUITAR. Elise graduated from the Univ. of IL at Urbana-Champaign with a B.A. in Germanic Langues & Literatures, and has a certificate in Translation Studies. She spent time abroad in Vienna, Austria where she gained experience as an interpreter through the European Union and U.N. Raised in a musical home, Elise attended music lessons from the age of 7 and went on to become a piccolo player in the Marching Illini. She is eager to spread her passion for music & language with students of all ages. ORION ORION: ALL LEVELS of SPANISH, E.S.L.& TRUMPET; Beg. GUITAR & PIANO; K-12 TUTORING for MATH & SCIENCE. Orion has a B.A. in Spanish & Latin American Studies from Ginnell College with a Minor in Music. He enjoys conversing in Spanish and reading Spanish Literature, and looks forward to sharing his knowledge with students from a variety of backgrounds. He is currently an Engineering student and Amateur Pilot and can tutor Math & Science for most levels.
NATALIA NATALIA: ALL LEVELS of PIANO, E.S.L., & CLARINET, Beg/Int. SPANISH & SAXOPHONE, Beg. GUITAR & VIOLIN, K-12 TUTORING for MATH, READING, ENGLISH & SPANISH. Natalia has a B.F.A. in Advertising Design & has been with LMS since the beginning! She attended Pre-K/K Spanish Immersion and then continued private lessons in Spanish & Piano. 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. VALERIE VALERIE: 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 Associates 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.
ANTHONY ANTHONY: ALL LEVELS & STYLES of GUITAR, Beg/Int PIANO, VIOLIN, & 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's Creativity. Anthony involves students in Reading Music, as well as showing them how to write their own Musical Ideas. CHRISTINE CHRISTINE: ALL LEVELS of ITALIAN & E.S.L., Beg. MODERN HEBREW. 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 Voice and other Ensembles.
IVETTE IVETTE: 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. DAVID DAVID: ALL LEVELS & STYLES of GUITAR or MUSIC COMPOSITION, Beg./Int. PIANO, BASS GUITAR, VOICE, UKULELE or MANDOLIN; Beg. PERCUSSION or HARMONICA. David holds a BA from Florida Atlantic University in Music Performance for Classical/Flamenco Guitar. He has been teaching music since 2001, which included teaching at "A Major Music" in FL. & "The Music Factory" in Costa Mesa, CA. He believes in building a strong foundation (scales, chord vocabulary, etc.) but also bases lessons upon student's interests. David performs & records with a local choir, & with the Rock-Band 3D.
HERSH HERSH: ALL LEVELS of FRENCH, E.S.L., VIOLIN, or VIOLA, Beg/Int. GERMAN, beg. PIANO. Hersh has a Bachelors in Education from National-Louis University & has done graduate work at the University of Chicago. He has also studied at Goethe Institute in Germany, L’Ecole de Petoile, Paris France, The French American Center in Lisieux & at Oberlin College. He has taught for District 97, IIT & at The University of Chicago Lab School. Hersh lives with his family in Oak Park. TATIANA TATIANA: 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.
GABRIEL GABRIEL - ALL LEVELS & STYLES of GUITAR , SPANISH, Beg. PIANO, BASS GUITAR & MUSIC COMPOSITION. Gabriel is a Composer and Arranger, originally from Argentina. He graduated from 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. RAUL RAUL: ALL LEVELS of GUITAR & BASS, 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 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.
FAN FAN: ALL LEVELS of CHINESE. Fan grew up in Beijing and is a Native Speaker of Mandarin. Fan has worked as a Senior Financial Associate & Professional Translator. Fan has taught Chemistry at the Undergraduate 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. JENNIFER JENNIFER: 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!
KYLE KYLE: 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 & Blues. He has taught various instruments over the years and is currently refining his teaching skills as a classroom counselor. AMY: : 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 University. 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.
MARIA_EMILIA_FERMI-CRAWFORD MARIA: 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 including Asperger’s, Autism, ADHD & Bipolar Disorder. Maria has been teaching since 1985 and is Co-Author & Seminar Leader for LMS First Steps in Spanish™ Music-Based Foreign Language Curriculum.    
INSTRUMENT RENTALS other than PIANOS. 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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