About Hix Brothers Music School
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Back in the day…
…in the Before Times, John Hix started teaching guitar. It was 1946. The war was over and folks were clamoring (yes, they clamored) for music lessons! John Hix opened his first guitar studio on Benton Street, on the east side of Aurora in his mother’s house. He married Eileen Petritsch in 1946, and bought a house on Farnsworth Ave. in Aurora in 1947 and converted his garage into a teaching facility.
In 1952 he moved his wife and four children to Burbank, California to work in the aerospace industry. Music remained his calling and they moved back to Aurora in 1955 to again pursue his teaching and retail business.
Fast Forward
Now, over three-quarters of a century later, here we are continuing his legacy.
How do we do it?
With great teachers. Qualified, experienced, passionate teachers.
Why do we do it?
Because we believe in the power of music and its unique ability to help students develop confidence, motivation, while creating community and camaraderie.
At Hix Brothers Music School, our students learn the fundamentals and progress at their own rate while gaining confidence and the knowledge to achieve their musical goals. With the finest musicians and educators around, we serve students of all ages (except some babies) from all over the Fox Valley in a fun, low-pressure environment.
In addition, (and we think this is important), we offer our students lots of fun and unique opportunities to perform. Traditional recitals, Rock U shows, Jazz U, and themed shows such as “All-Growed-Up,” “All 80’s,” and Mostly Magical Singer showcase. You’ll find that everyone at our school – from our teachers and staff, to students and families – are friendly, helpful, and passionate about creating a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
We’re proud of our lesson programs, group classes , and partnerships in our community. There’s certainly something at Hix Brothers Music School for you, your child, or your family.
We can’t wait to meet and play music with you!
