Musical Instruments & Teachers in Chicago

“Andrew Makone, the owner of A440, is a life saver, responsive, accountable, knowledgable, and flexible. Not just him, but all the Luthiers he employs are also as helpful and knowledgeable as he is.

He loaned us secure a flight case to fly our bass to an audition with a last minute notice and since my student does not have a car, he helped us with the case drop and pick up. He also saved me a lot of hassle by offering a one-time use flight case with all the protective gear required to fly the bass back home at a very reasonable price. Again, you guess it right, he took the time to drop the case with me.“

“We hosted our son's 9th birthday party, karaoke themed! Rachel and Cynthia were great communicating with booking. Maddie was awesome with the kids. For a group of <10 kids, it's a wonderful venue. We had an amazing time! Thank you to Music House's great staff!“

“We love ms. Jesse! Both my kids have absolutely loved the class! Very engaging and fun“

“I can only speak about my own experience but have had the simply the best experience with my teacher, Peter Morgan. His ability to help me make even the simpliest of piece sing is both fun and inspiring. In addition, from the administrative perspective, the school is run efficiently and effectively. I think Cantabile School of Voice and Piano is an absolute gem!“

“Excellent music education. Ms. Mary, our son's piano instructor, is fantastic and very caring. Sarah at the front desk takes care of everyone and really does a great job keeping everything running well. Looking forward to many more years at Upbeat!“

“My daughter loved attending their classes . Everyone is so welcoming and the music teachers were so kind .“

“Both of our children have been part of Musical Chairs for several years, and we truly can’t say enough good things about this organization—especially its leadership. The team is deeply committed to helping students grow, not just creatively, but academically and personally as well. Through thoughtful mentoring and engaging instruction, kids gain confidence and become better students. The classes are fun, well-organized, and fit seamlessly into our school schedule. We wholeheartedly recommend Musical Chairs to any student. Supporting this program means supporting the arts and a wonderful local small business—it’s truly a gem.“

“An exceptional musician and teacher, with an extraordinary depth of musical knowledge and an extensive understanding of the piano repertoire. What impressed me most is her remarkable ability to listen patiently and attentively to each student, immediately understanding their individual strengths, difficulties, and needs.

Her teaching combines many different dimensions in an exceptionally effective way. She is able to find the right approach for each student, addressing anatomy and posture, technical issues, sound production, musical expression, and the deeper understanding of the works being studied. At the same time, she helps students develop a broader perspective on the music, from harmonic understanding to the structural architecture of an entire composition.

She has a rare ability to understand and bring out the best in each student without imposing a single approach on everyone. Even within a single lesson or masterclass, the transformation can be remarkable: technical problems become clearer and more manageable, musical ideas gain direction and coherence, and the student often begins to play with noticeably greater freedom, awareness, and confidence.

Her combination of profound musical preparation, patience, sensitivity, intelligence, and practical effectiveness makes her an outstanding teacher. I would highly recommend her to any pianist who wishes to grow both technically and artistically.“

“I have been taking classical guitar with Kyle for a few months now and have been enjoying it very much! Kyle is a kind, patient, and expert teacher. Couldn't recommend him more!“

“My girls have been taking lessons with Ms. Ericka for over a year now. They both had a little previous experience with piano but not regular structured individual lessons like they get with her. They’ve learned and grown quite a lot! She organizes recitals for her entire studio a couple times per year and finds opportunities for her students to hear professionals playing in the area. Prices are reasonable too!“

“Wiggle Worms is a must do for your little ones! My son gets so excited every week to go visit Miss Becca at class. She has a wonderful voice and really engages with the children. The song choices and activities are perfect for my son to participate and be active. Shout out to Miss Becca!“

“I want to give my thanks and congratulations to Mr.Chuanyee Lu for the excellent work he made on my J.A Lamy violin bow (Bushing). He is a fantastic master of his craft as well as a very nice person.
I cannot recommend him enough in case you need to care of your instrument.“

“The owner, Alex, is the best human ever and the education I’ve received here is truly insane! I started taking voice lessons (with no musical experience) just for fun and over the pass few years singing has become something I’m really passionate about! Ms. Evita has gifted me the ability to sing! I never thought it’d be possible. Her guidance and support has not only helped me grow as a student but has also impacted my confidence! All the instructors are very kind, knowledgeable, and have very prestigious musical backgrounds. If you’re an adult considering lessons this is your sign…DO IT!“

“Ms. Hill is an amazing teacher. As a senior citizen, taking on new challenges can be daunting. However, Ms. Hill has the unique ability to relate to how you learn, and capitalize on that. She will start where you are in order to take you where you want to go!I began my journey at the Music Scene as a voice student. I’ve since added piano, which I’d never played before. The Music Scene has opened new doors, and I am so enjoying this journey with Anisha Hill as the leader.“

“They're very knowledgeable and helpful and the prices are very reasonable. All in all, quite excellent“

“My daughters have been taking piano lessons with Jared for about 5 years now and we love him! My girls are in high school and I’m grateful that they enjoy practicing and playing piano thanks to him! He has the best advice to help them master the music pieces and learn proper techniques. Jared is very organized and dependable. He’s written music since the pandemic and it’s very good!“

“I have been a student at Tunes and Taps for over 30 years. Mrs. Coco is a wonderful teacher and truly cared about all her students.“

“This school is such an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive place. I have seen my girls grow with self confidence while developing a love of dance. The teachers are amazing, and the big kids are like older siblings to the little ones. The community is truly a big family, and I can’t imagine a more joyous place to learn.“

“Muse is wonderful! Celeste is such an amazing teacher - she is great with my 8 year old, amazing with children, she is patient and kind, gentle and builds confidence and interest. We couldn’t imagine having a better experience! The recitals are twice a year and we enjoy them, the kids really shine. Celeste is so accommodating and easy to work with. Very responsive and professional. She’s wonderful and we adore her.“