Lynn Grant

Lynn Grant (they/them) began their music instruction at the age of 5 in the church choir. From the age of 10 onward, they studied a wide array of instruments, ranging from drums and various percussion to piano and guitar. Lynn has studied Music Performance at Wilbur Wright College and graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor’s of Music in Contemporary, Urban, and Popular Music. During their time at Wilbur Wright College, Lynn performed timpani with the Northwest Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and drums and vibraphone with the Wright Jazz Ensemble. During their time at Columbia College, Lynn focused on composition and songwriting while taking performance classes on drums, guitar, and piano.

Lynn has a wide range of performance experience stylistically, having performed in orchestras, jazz ensembles, and various rock bands. Their range of musical taste is reflected in their songwriting, in which they combine elements of classical theory with popular music. Lynn has written and recorded albums with several Chicago-area indie rock bands. Lynn has experience teaching students of all ages and focuses on music theory while ensuring that their students enjoy and are excited by the pieces they learn.