Award-Winning Music Tutors serving Geneva, IL

...played alto sax, tuba and banjo. Current focus is jazz, but I'm proficient in blues, metal, and bluegrass. Currently play guitar for the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, a 16 piece big band playing jazz standard repertoire, as well as some modern charts. Excited about sharing the knowledge that got me to this point!

...ones who might be a bit behind. I am certified and have a Master's degree in education. My passion for teaching is reflected in the individualized work I do with my students. You'll receive weekly progress reports and updates that track your child's growth with me. I also believe in strong communication with families and...

...others, and who is driven to inspire and teach students not only to excel academically but also to be respectful, patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill an achievement gap; rather, I believe it is an opportunity gap. It isn't that students aren't capable of success, it's...

...Materials Science & Engineering and a minor in Psychology. I believe that in math and science you need to understand what problem you are trying to solve and why you are trying to solve it, and once you can grasp the big picture, you can then focus on solving problems by focusing on the more...

...about all I have learned. I hold firmly to an idea I first encountered as a high school freshman reading Jon Krakauer's "Into The Wild," scribbled by Chris McCandless into another book: "Happiness only real when shared". I find a lot happiness in music and words, and never more so than when I can share...

...an 80-page thesis titled "Jazz Flamenco: How Political and Cultural Appropriation Created a New Musical Genre," which allowed me to meld my interests in Spanish, music, and writing. While my academic work and mentoring roles were fulfilling, my passion for language and education was truly able to shine through during my senior year, when I...

...comfortable reading sheet music and teaching students to read sheet music. I am comfortable teaching students of all ages how to learn to play the guitar. Teaching guitar was my first job, and it's something that I derive much joy from. I look forward to getting to know where you want to go musically and...

Hi! I am a guitarist/composer/improviser based out of Chicago. I play all kinds of music and would love to help you along in your musical journey, no matter what level, style, or age. I look forward to meeting you.

...soccer, watching baseball (go Cubs!) producing music, and writing creatively. My strongest subjects within tutoring center around English, Algebra, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, as well as College Application Writing and ACT English and Reading. I am an avid reader of ESPN, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and my favorite TV show is a...

...a larger society. I believe that students must be nurtured and motivated in their quest to find themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal...

...gifted language arts throughout school. I have written features and news for several publications (Google my name for published work) - I have been with Varsity Tutors for two years, with the privilege of working with more than two dozen students in areas of reading, grammar, writing, spelling and ACT English. I am experienced with...

...well as less formal work to simply gain skills and (hopefully!) imbue a love and respect for the language arts in the process. I have a B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley, but also have advanced degrees in International Museum Studies and Forced Migration. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Geography.

...mathematics with a deep passion in teaching mathematics. I believe that the biggest thing keeping people from succeeding in math tests is their fear. We can overcome that with practice and clear understanding of concepts. My hobbies include playing video-games and making playlists on Spotify. I also like to eat Mexican food of all sorts!

...I know what materials are good for them. Also, I have experiences with teaching my language Korean with beginners to advanced. I have hard copy books, online materials can fit all different levels' students. My goal is leading them to the level that can study by themselves so that eventually they will love to study...

I'm a 24 year-old musician with a passion for guitar, bass and drums. In the last 12 years, I've played dozens of live shows in 8 states and recorded professionally with multiple bands. I can't teach you music theory or how to read music, but I can teach you to play just about anything other...

...theater. As a professional writer and editor, I coach students in persuasive writing for schoolwork, college application and supplemental essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades, I've taught and lectured at universities, schools, and with individuals in Chicagoland and the Bay Area, and to online students of all ages around the world....

...would be best suited for beginners. I primarily work via tablature, chord charts, or the folk method--by example. Personally, I enjoy rock music, folk, country, and blues. I really like finger style and am proficient if the student has interest in that, but I can also teach flat picking. As for English and Writing tutoring,...

...piano student at 10 years old and have been playing since! I began teaching general music, choir and piano after obtaining a Music degree with a minor in Education from Luther College in 2013. I've got 4 years of teaching experience under my belt and individual lessons are my favorite part of being a music...

...Engineering and Mathematics) and music, and find that I am especially good at guiding students through some of the tougher conceptual work that goes into understanding topics in these fields. If you feel like you don't understand what the point of studying a certain subject is, why it matters, or just can't seem to grasp...

I hold a BA in philosophy, theatre, and history from one of the top schools in the Midwest. Before that I was a national level debater at one of the top best programs in the country. Nowadays I'm a circus performer as well as a teacher/coach all around the city.