Flute, Clarinet & Sax Lessons in Elgin, IL
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Our Approach to Woodwind Lessons at Music Education Center
The approach we take to providing a balanced music education includes three key elements: fun, fundamentals, and personalized instruction. We perfectly align these three priorities to offer students exactly what they are looking for when they come to our school for lessons.
Woodwind instruments are such beautiful instruments, each with its own unique sound. At Music Education Center we offer lessons for flute, clarinet, sax. Our instructors work closely with students of all ages and skill levels, helping you achieve your musical goals. Whether you’re looking to explore a new hobby or competing for a prestigious scholarship that would afford you professional or performance opportunities, our instructors have the resources to help you get there.
Woodwind Lessons Should Be Fun!
Woodwind instruments produce rich, expressive, and emotionally impactful music in both solo and group settings. At Music Education Center, we teach a variety of woodwind instruments – including flute, clarinet, and saxophone – each of which plays a critical role in bringing to life the music we know and love.
Regardless of your specific instrument, one thing is consistent across all of our woodwind offerings: fun! Simply put, we want all of our students to LOVE their music lessons. Music Education Center’s experienced staff blends a high standard of music education with a creative, student-focused approach that gives students space to discover and nurture their passion for music – while having fun along the way.
We Emphasize Healthy Technique
We believe strong fundamentals are key to providing a strong foundation for a musician’s growth. At Music Education Center, you’ll learn the key elements of strong woodwind technique including breath support, voicing, embouchure, articulation, finger technique, and posture.
Understanding these necessities will help you maintain control of the tone and quality of your music.
Our lessons offer an enriching, well-rounded music education that pairs fundamentals with a strong foundation in music literacy. From sight reading and ear training to music theory and history, our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and extensive teaching résumés to foster an optimal student experience at Music Education Center.
We Care About Your Musical Interests & Goals
Every student is unique and their instruction should be, too. The talented team at Music Education Center is committed to helping each student pursue their musical interest at a pace that works for them. We’re passionate about all things music and all things success!
Do you dream of becoming the next great jazz soloist? Earning a spot in your high school band? Turning a simple intrigue into a hobby? As our teachers get to know your goals, we tailor our lessons accordingly. Both beginner and advanced students will be challenged and inspired on their musical journey at Music Education Center.
Our Woodwind Teachers:

Leyla Rusan
Guitar & Clarinet
Leyla started her musical journey by playing flute and clarinet for ten years. She received a guitar as a present from her parents and started learning on her own! Leyla started taking

David Perez-Delgado
Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
David is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University’s music program and a current graduate student at Northern Illinois University for jazz performance. Throughout the years, David has performed throughout the Chicagoland area
We offer a variety of plans to fit your schedule & budget
We price our lessons based on the experience of the instructor.
High School/College
$95 / month
Beginning to Early Intermediate
Adult Teacher
$116 / month
Beginning to Advanced Intermediate
Degreed Teacher
$125 / month
All Levels
Masters Teacher
$135 / month
All Levels
What you can expect
1. Together we explore student musical goals.
2.We match students with one of our expert instructors.
3.Start attending lessons! Parents can receive progress reports each week.
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