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Experienced Teachers. Real Results.
Music Lessons For All.

Music School Serving the Fox Valley Region

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Our Mission

Hix Brothers Music School is the Fox Valley’s premier music school, specializing in private music lessons, ensembles, and memorable performance opportunities. See your or your child’s musical skills grow each and every week alongside an amazing community of expert musicians, teachers, and a supportive, encouraging staff.

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Piano

Piano

The piano is both approachable for young beginners and richly complex for advanced players, and is perfect for learning to read music and building a strong musical foundation.

Guitar & Ukulele

Guitar & Ukulele

One of the foundational instruments of contemporary music, our guitar instructors teach across genres and will equip you to play for yourself or as part of a group.

Voice

Voice

The vocal instrument is a complex living system and healthy technique is the key to lifelong enjoyment. Study musical theater, pop music, opera, or anything that interests you.

Violin & Viola

Violin & Viola

Whether you want to learn the classics or contemporary pieces, our instructors will help you master the technique needed to excel at these captivating instruments.

Drums & Percussion

Drums & Percussion

The drum kit is the perfect instrument for energetic students and highly coordinated individuals. Learn your favorite songs, create fun, complex beats and develop healthy technique.

Bass

Bass

The low pitch of the bass guitar holds down the groove in almost all styles of music. Learn to play different styles and techniques.

Cello

Cello

Cello lessons will help you to develop strong fundamentals and play without tension to create a clear and beautiful sound on this soulful instrument.

Woodwinds

Woodwinds

Develop a beautiful sound on the saxophone, clarinet, oboe or flute. Study the musical style of your choosing with our highly qualified woodwind instructors.

Brass

Brass

Learn how to play the trumpet, cornet, tuba, trombone and more. Private brass lessons are a great supplement to school music programs. Study your favorite genre with your teacher.

Online Lessons

Online Lessons

Hix Brothers Music offers virtual music lessons. Learn to play the instrument of your choice, from anywhere!

About Us

Music Lessons for All Ages & Skill Levels in the Fox Valley, Illinois!

Since 1946, the Hix family and Hix Brothers Music School has been providing music lessons and performance opportunities to children and adults of all ages. Private, online, and group instruction is available. We believe music enriches all lives, and teaches us to listen closer, learn deeper, and give you confidence to perform what you have learned. If you’re ready to take the first step, our teachers will be here to help you succeed.

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Expert Instruction for All Ages & Skill Levels in Geneva, Illinois!

Our instructors are accomplished professionals who live the joy of music every day, and inspire their students to be creative and express themselves through music.
Hix Brothers Music School offers the highest quality music lessons to students of all ages and levels. Since founding, our school has grown to accommodate hundreds of students in the Fox Valley – Geneva, St. Charles, Aurora, Batavia and Chicago’s western suburbs.

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“Hix bros has been an exceptional experience. My instructors have been great at allowing me to get a great broad understanding of guitar, and a feeling of overall confidence with it. Shoutout to Brian and Sam, two Awesome instructors.”

— Aiden Kish

“Extremely happy with the quality of lessons and the flexibility and ease of scheduling. Very happy to see my son back into his saxophone and practicing without being asked!”

— Carrie Bansley

“We have been going to Hix Bros. for several years now and the teachers have been great. My daughter plays guitar and now bass, and Ken has really helped her become a better musician. The Rock School program is so much fun! Would recommend them to anyone”

— Kim DePaepe

“My daughter has been taking beginner guitar lessons with Brian for a few months now and has been really loving her sessions. He keeps her interested by considering her personal music taste. Definitely recommend!”

— Kristen Foley

“My son has learned so much in such a short time! He absolutely loves his lessons (is learning a ton from Ken) and leaves feeling supported and encouraged. It is a friendly and welcoming environment. We absolutely love Hix Brothers!!!”

— Monica Gloor

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Our Teachers

Our music instructors are skilled artists with years of performance and teaching experience. They are committed to your success and growth. Teaching is a conduit for our amazing staff to pass on their passion for music and the arts.

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About Our School:

John Hix opened Hix Guitar Studio in 1946. It grew to become Hix Music Center and then Hix Brothers Music when John retired in 1997.  Today we serve the musical needs of the local cities of Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Elgin, Winfield, Kaneville, Sugar Grove, and Elburn.

Our staff has been consistently awarded Best Of The Fox for the last 10 years. Hix Brothers Music School continues its 70+ year tradition by offering quality music lessons and a variety of musical products in a family-friendly environment. Hix Brothers Music School’s private music students have been selected for the highest honors in Middle School, High School, and College, garnering many awards and scholarships.

Located on Williamsburg Ave, Geneva, Hix Brothers Music School offers numerous college-accredited instructors. These instructors are also professional musicians and award-winning musical artists. Private music lessons include instruction on piano, voice, guitar, bass, ukulele, percussion, mallets, violin, viola, cello, and all band instruments including: saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, and french horn.

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