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Look at this wonderful family! The two little sisters have been taking piano lessons with me since last summer, and they played in our Christmas Recital. Then last week, their Dad started taking lessons, too! He wants to learn with his daughters, and enjoy this stage of their lives in a new way! I am thrilled to teach them all! I offer lessons on piano, voice, guitar, and drums at my home studio north of Ottawa, IL. We've got a couple months before our next recital, so this i

My best drum student came today (okay, he's my only drum student!), and I'm so proud of him!!! He's working through an excellent drum method book. We're doing paradiddles, sticking patterns, and rudiments galore! He's learning to read notation and rhythms in the book by playing along with online recordings. Sometimes we trade spots and I show him how a rhythm goes. Sometimes we play together on the high hat, chanting "bass, snare, bass, snare." But mostly, he wants to play wi

Last night was this little lady's third piano lesson, and she's off to a beautiful start! Her new keyboard was delivered from Cordogan's Pianoland in Geneva, IL the day before! She is so ready to learn! My music teaching business is in a season of blessing and growth right now! In just the month of January I have booked EIGHT new students for lessons! This is incredible for me, and I am so thankful! I'm enjoying getting to know my new students and challenging my students I've

Her stubbornness and my own were quite a match! If I didn't like or love a song...

Learning to play the piano can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Whether you are a complete beginner or someone looking...

Music is a universal language that speaks to the heart and soul. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, there is always...

Music is a universal language that speaks to everyone, regardless of age. Whether you are a child, a teenager, or an adult, learning to...