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Laurel has a BA in Music from Grand Valley State University where she studied piano under Dr. Giuseppe Lupis and pedagogy with Dr. Helen Marlais. She is also a teacher of the pop-friendly Somatic voice method. Having taught for years, her passion is to develop a sustainable and healthy relationship with music through the building of skills like emotional resilience, curiosity, and problem solving.

​​​​​​​Laura is a multi-instrumentalist who began studying piano in her youth. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs and, although she's lived in several states throughout her life, she has always considered this area to be home. She refers to the piano and music itself as “a universe”—meaning, you'll never run out of things to explore and learn on them. That's part of the fun! She's a huge fan of 60s rock and has been the Music Director at Reba Place Church since 2023. 

Rick C has a BA in Music Composition from University of Wisconsin. He has written music in numerous styles including orchestral, jazz and jam-based rock. He's had songs played on WXRT, performed at the Park West and the Vic, and has worked with other bands such as Dark Star Orchestra. If students need to "divide and conquer" their music, he can show them how. Theory (classical and jazz) and classical piano technique are his specialties.

From the age of 3, Lile has always had a love for the stage. Her determination to perform with beauty and grace has always been a strong force in her life and accomplishments, ever since her childhood in Russia. In 2021, after completing the Tbilisi State Conservatory, she pursued a master's degree at the DePaul School of Music in Chicago. She has performed in Carnegie Hall and many competitions and ensembles. Her performance is characterized as emotional, deeply meaningful, colorful, and sensitive. She is a kind, patient teacher that compels her students to excellence.

Han L is a pianist, composer, producer and electronics performer. He
has won numerous competitions and performed chamber and solo
recitals across the United States and Europe. He has Master’s degrees
in both classical and contemporary piano performance from the
Manhattan School of Music. He is a creative and inspiring teacher.
 

Finn is a guitarist/songwriter whose influences are folk, jazz, indie, and classical music. They have a BA in jazz guitar and composition from Loyola University. With Finn, you will learn about chords, scales, theory, and how to play! They also can help you compose your own music, if you wish. This is a gentle, thoughtful teacher who will patiently help you achieve your musical goals.

Bridget received a BA in music from University of Notre Dame, and has earned a Master of Science in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University. She also acquired additional training including the Orff-Schulwerk Approach, the Kodály Concept, the Dalcroze Method, and the Ward Method. Bridget also serves as a substitute organist and pianist at various churches in the Chicagoland area.