
Ethan Kohring
Piano, Voice, Guitar/Ukulele
Ethan’s collegiate career began at William Rainey Harper College where he received an Associate of Fine Arts – Music emphasis in 2016. During his time at Harper, he studied voice with Professor
Piano, Voice, Guitar/Ukulele
Ethan’s collegiate career began at William Rainey Harper College where he received an Associate of Fine Arts – Music emphasis in 2016. During his time at Harper, he studied voice with Professor
Guitar
Eric Drazner holds a Bachelor of Music from the Lamont School of Music at University of Denver. He has been teaching guitar for over 15 years. In that time he has taught
Voice & Piano
Breda Barry is a gifted and experienced singer, teacher and vocal coach. A graduate from University College Cork, Ireland with degrees in Musicology, English and Education, a Diploma in Sacred Liturgy from
Guitar, Ukulele, Piano & Bass
The former owner & director of a Chicago area music school with 600 students & 30 teachers, Kevin has over 35 years experience teaching youth and adults. His emphasis is on building
Piano, Voice
Dr. Lois Veenhoven Guderian: PhD Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois; Master in Music Education, Western Michigan University; Bachelor of Music degrees from Hope College in Piano Performance and Vocal Music Education, Major in
Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Bass & Harmonica
It seems like music has always been a big part of my life,and it is fun and exciting for me to pass along the knowledge I’ve learned to others. Since I began
Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Fredy began his musical studies at the age of 12. At the age of 15 he participated in the First National Saxophone Contest (Selmer Paris / Philippe Portejoie)
Guitar
Alex studied jazz and classical music at Harper College for two years and received an Associates in Fine Arts Music degree. He is a licensed sound engineer. Within the last five years,
Piano, Guitar, Trumpet
Luke Chandler received his BA in Music in 2006 from his hometown’s University of Texas at San Antonio and his MA in Music Therapy at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. He comes
Percussion, Drums
Jeff believes the vast amount of experience he has makes him a better teacher. He has written three of his own method books which he uses in teaching. His philosophy concerning teaching is that
Guitar (Classical)
A semi-finalist in the 2013 Wilson Center Guitar Competition, Nanae Fujiwara received her associate’s degree in Music from William Rainey Harper College. While studying with Steve Vazquez, Nanae first learned how to
Trumpet, Baritone, Euphonium
For more than 20 years, Rick Jordan has been performing as a live and session, freelance trumpet artist. Rick attended Colorado State University where he studied trumpet under the acclaimed Dr. Jacob
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Piano
For nearly a decade, Steve Kaiser has enjoyed working with students of all ages, skill levels, and musical interests. As an instructor, he is committed to helping each student reach his or
Piano, Brass
Jenny Laabs is a talented and versatile musician and educator. She received her bachelor of Music Education degree in 1984 from Concordia University in River Forest, IL. Jenny was the grade school
Strings, Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Upright Bass
I was a music teacher at Karnes Music, teaching all stringed instruments for 24 years. I also taught music at Palatine Music for 32 years, and El -Rey Music for 20 years. I
Woodwinds
Wally Parchomenko graduated from Sherwood Music Conservatory/University of Chicago in June 1968 in Chicago, IL. He earned his bachelors in Music Education and clarinet performance as a minor. During his four years
Percussion, Drums
Brad Schlueter is a professional drummer and plays regularly with several Corporate Event/Wedding bands, Jazz groups, high-energy Party Rock bands, Live Karaoke bands and Praise and Worship bands. Brad has taught private
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Piano
Bob Thompson’s first musical experience was in his early teens when he decided to take guitar lessons. He developed basic fundamentals in music theory by learning to play songs and then analyzing
Piano, Woodwinds (Flute), Voice
Mrs. Tomura, born in Japan, started taking piano and percussion lessons at the age of 3. At age 8, she became a finalist in the Yamaha Youth Piano Competition, and by age 9,
Violin, Viola, Piano
Laura Vandercar has over 20 years of teaching experience. She taught at Palatine Music Center for 19 years and is now pleased to join The Music Room in Palatine. Her teaching style
Trumpet & Piano
Dan Price has been an active performer and music educator in the Chicago area for over twelve years. He attended Indiana University and the University of Georgia for a bachelor’s and master’s