Teacher Directory

http://musicinst.org/

MIC is Chicagoland's premier community music school, with campuses in Evanston, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, and Winnetka. Our nationally-renowned faculty serves all ages, interests, and levels of ability. We offer private instruction in all instruments and voice (Suzuki and traditional), as well as a wide range of group classes and ensembles for all ages. Programs include Early Childhood, Adult Studies, and the MIC Academy program for advanced students aspiring to careers in music. Visit http://musicinst.org or call for more information.

Cornelia studied cello in Europe with french cellist Andre Navarra where she received diplomas in performance and pedagogy. While in Europe, she was a member of the Tibor Varga Chamber Orchestra, the Southwest German Radio Orchestra, and the Bavarian Symphony in Munich. Upon returning to the U.S. she has performed with the Chicago Symphony, Concertante di Chicago, and the Chicago Philharmonic. She is a passionate teacher and enjoys working with all ages. Her teaching philosophy is to make learning fun, and to help her students develop a love for making music together with others.

http://www.bloomschoolofjazz.com

Bloom School of Jazz, since 1975, has taught musical expression with an innovative technique. All instruments plus voice and all skills and age levels are welcome. Our eight week programs are available day and evening and classes are starting now.

Please call (312) 957-9300 for more information.

David Bloom, Director

Director of the Wilmette Cello Choir

BM University of Michigan; MM Roosevelt School of the Performing Arts. Studied with Karl Fruh and Marc Johnson. Available Evenings and Weekends Experienced cello instructor for all ages and all levels of experience.

Performers Certificate and B.M. Degree from Indiana University. Students of Janos Starker, Helga Winold, Hans Jensen and Gilda Barston. Love teaching!

Mr. Dzhuryn is a native of Ukraine. He began his cello studies at the age of six and graduated with a Bachelor degree from the Lviv Music School. Mr. Dzhuryn earned his Master of Music degree from the Moscow State Conservatory. Upon graduation, he spent 2 years at the Moscow State Conservatory as an Assistant Professor of Cello. He currently maintains 2 active private studios one in his Elgin home and one in Chicago's Fine Arts Building while sustaining teaching positions with the music faculty at Elgin Community College, Naperville School for Performing Arts, and Northeastern Illinois Univ.

Experienced cello teacher of all ages and levels. Great with adult beginners. Master of Music from Northwestern University. Have your lesson at a convenient location or home.

byronhuey@hotmail.com (626)484-0185

Michelle Lewis is a cellist in the Chicago area. She holds a bachelor's degree in cello performance from the University of Michigan and a graduate degree(in progress)from DePaul University. She has been teaching for 9 years in the Chicago and Detroit areas.

She has studied under cellists Anthony Elliot, Stephen Balderston, Hans Jorgen Jensen, Melissa Kraut and more. She has played with symphonies all over Michigan.

I teach all ages, from young children to adults. Lessons are $30 for 30 minutes, or $50 for an hour. First 30 minute lesson is free! Call or e-mail for more information today

Studied with Marc Johnson and Tanya Carey. Have a B.A from Northern Illinois University and M.A from Western Illinois university. Teaching in the Chicago area for over twenty yrs with positions at The Suzuki Orff School as well as the Midwest Conservatory of Music. Am also a core member of the Northbrook Synphony.

A graduate of Northwestern University and Oberlin Conservatory, Ms Morris teaches students of all levels, from young children to young-at-heart adult beginners. She designs materials to suit the students' particular needs and desires and has worked with numerous outstanding cello professors including: Hans Jorgen Jensen, Amir Eldan, Peter Rejto, and Martha Gerschefski-Schaum.
She is also able to offer beginning Spanish and French tutoring services.

Andrea Nott is an active cello teacher and performer in the Chicago area. She is currently a member of the Bach & Beyond Ensemble, Oakley Street Cello Choir, and Quartet Elite. Andrea has 12 years of teaching experience, is Suzuki certified, and has her bachelor's and master's degrees in cello performance. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and ability levels.

http://www.ParkRidgeStrings.com

Since 1997. Please call for current availability and rates. Complete details at website.

B.M. Peabody Conservatory, current Doctoral student at Northwestern. Studied with some of the leading musicians and pedagogues of the day. My major teachers include Hans Jorgen-Jensen, Uri Vardi, and Steven Kates. Festival studies with Janos Starker, Ronald Leonard, Norman Fischer, Paul Katz, & Laurence Lesser.

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching private lessons to students of all ages and experience levels. Depending on your location, I may be able to teach you or your child in your own home. Always, the first lesson is FREE!

Learn more at: http://www.russellrolen.com

Convenient North Side location

• All ages and levels welcome (Age 3 - Adult)
• Masters of Music '09, Chicago College of Performing Arts
• Suzuki Certified
• Three years of teaching experience

Complimentary first lesson - contact me for more information!

Since 2005 the NSO School of Music offers quality instruction in strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion/drums, guitar, bass guitar and voice. Our teachers have a minimum of five years teaching experience and hold degrees from respectable universities from both Europe and the US. Our string faculty offers both Suzuki and traditional methods of teaching. On site recording of Demo CD's and DVD's available. For more information, please contact: Dr. George Tantchev - Director at 847.446.5345 or visit our website http://www.gtantchev.com/school.html

Jessica currently teaches Irish fiddle and Irish music for cellists, as well as beginning tin whistle, for the Irish Music School of Chicago. She teaches this music mostly in group classes, and also encourages students to continue with their classical lessons. Private lessons in Irish music may be available. She also teaches Irish fiddle classes for adults at the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Please visit for more information and class schedules!