Award-Winning Music Tutors serving Hickory Hills, IL

...a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. I have been studying piano and guitar for many years, and have lots of experience producing, mixing, and composing records. I studied composition at Berklee College of Music and am continuously learning more about music theory and techniques. I am a a proud Varsity Tutor and am excited to...

...Have also 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!

...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 classroom teachers. When we're all on the same page,...

...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 that the opportunity for success is not always readily...

...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 technical aspects of it. In college we had science outreach days where we presented...

...B.A. in Music, and minors in English and German. In 2014 I spent time visiting family in Germany, the source of invaluable insights on the language and culture. After 16 years of school with some truly wonderful teachers, I am still passionate about all I have learned. I hold firmly to an idea I first encountered...

...lesson plans for an intermediate-level Spanish class. In collaboration with a Skidmore professor, I outlined lesson plans, received direct feedback, and put these plans to practice in the classroom. I have served as a volunteer Freshman Advisor at Harvard for incoming first-year students. I completed an online MicroMasters program through the University of Michigan called "Leading...

...years experience playing and teaching the guitar. I specialize in teaching classical guitar and rock guitar, and I am also 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...

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.

...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 tie between How I Met Your Mother and LOST.

...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 is for students to learn how to flick that switch in their heads, and...

...reading, grammar, writing, spelling and ACT English. I am experienced with GED test prep, adult learners, and ADHD. I am sensitive to students with general anxiety and transitional situations - I am very outgoing, patient and fun and make lasting connections with my students. I currently tutor grades Pre K through Adult Learners.

...with students on all manner of writing and reading comprehension needs. This includes preparation for placement tests as 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...

...student in 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...

...school music band. I love all music instruments and like to talk about music with other people too. Since the university, I played piano at church and taught friends how to play piano. Currently, I have several students with me and their age range is from 5 to 15 and an adult. I can teach...

...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 than jazz and speed metal....

...Area, and to online students of all ages around the world. I customize study plans with learners and their advocates to utilize existing abilities and add new techniques to reach personal and scholastic goals. I have a BS in Communications and Theater, and an MFA in Creative Writing. I have completed Continuing Education courses at...

...also teach flat picking. As for English and Writing tutoring, I have a B.A. in English from the College of William and Mary. I have two years' experience teaching Reading and Writing for the ACT and three years' experience teaching creative writing after school. I am currently taking graduate courses in Literature and will apply...

...the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." Plato I'm Caley! I began my musical journey as a 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...

...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 the concepts, then I can help you!