The conventional wisdom is that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Luckily, you’re not a dog.
When you grow up, life can sometimes seem like an endless list of obligations, dominated by monotony and work. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. At Flatts & Sharpe, we work with adults ranging in age from college students to grandparents to help them grow as musicians or develop a new hobby. Our adult students get the opportunity to explore music in depth via private or group lessons, meet interesting new people, and perform with other Chicagoland musicians.
Interested in playing with other musicians? We support and encourage a large community with players of all skill levels who want to perform live and boost their musical confidence. Get in touch with Flatts & Sharpe and we’ll make sure you’re getting the most out of music.

Flatts & Sharpe offers one-on-one, tailored lessons for students of any ages and any level. Our staff and instructors are community minded, friendly and their primary goal is to instill fun into your lessons. Whether you’re looking to start from the bottom, or continue where you left off, our highly qualified instructors will help you with whatever you’re looking to learn! We prepare our students to have achievable goals and are respectful of everyone learning at their own pace. We offer additional opportunities for learning from recitals to ensembles, which creates goals for all levels. Come see what everyone’s talking about and try a lesson today!

Group classes are essential for any musician to gain the valuable skills of playing with others, ear training and working collaboratively. Ensembles introduce the student to the joy of being in a musical community. Once a student gets beyond the beginner level, group classes are a must! Flatts & Sharpe offers everything from classical, to contemporary, to good old rock n’ roll classes. There’s something for everyone. Come see (and hear) the difference! We put the emphasis on FUN!