Our Instructors

Amber Farish (she/her) has been teaching voice and piano to students of all ages since 2012. Her love and experience in teaching grew exponentially after she moved to Illinois in 2014. After moving to Chicago, she discovered and cultivated her love of teaching preschool-aged children.

Angela (she/her) has been teaching voice and piano for 10 years to students of all ages. She tailors her lessons to each individual’s learning style, giving them tools to be independent and capable students. Angela received her MM and BM degrees in Vocal Performance from…

Brett (he/they) has a wide range of performance experience in orchestras, jazz ensembles, and rock bands, and has studied a wide array of instruments like drums, piano, and guitar. Brett focuses on music theory while ensuring students enjoy and are excited by the pieces they learn.

Evan (he/him) has had extensive study in classical, jazz, progressive, rock, and pop music in their performance as well as their composition. As a teacher, Evan's main goal is to make lessons fun and interesting for his students, while also reinforcing essential fundamentals along the way.

Isaiah (he/him) earned his BA in Jazz & Contemporary Music Performance at Roosevelt University. An active performer, bandleader, composer, and educator, he draws upon an array of experiences to provide a uniquely engaging and holistic musical education for students of all ages.

Jesse Calcat (he/him) is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of professional teaching and performance experience across diverse musical settings. Jesse’s musical studies began with piano lessons at age four. He studied several instruments throughout…

Creating authentic music with other musicians is one of Jordan's (he/him) greatest joys. As a teacher, he shares that joy and curiosity with his students. He understands that each person has different aptitudes and interests, and he takes that into account when developing lessons.

Karolina’s (she/they) passion for music was realized when she first watched the 90s cartoon character Arthur learn to play “Fur Elise” on TV. As a result, she started taking classical piano lessons at the age of 5 and has been on a wild winding musical journey ever since. A graduate of Columbia…

Lauren (she/her) is a performer-composer of electroacoustic vocal music and indie/pop music. She has studied and performed in a wide variety of genres such as classical, jazz, musical theatre, and commercial pop/indie/neo-soul. She loves guiding people into trusting their own abilities…

Mimy (she/her) possesses a coloratura soprano with a sparkling upper extension and gorgeous floating high notes. She is a natural performer with superb acting skills. Mimy recently made her debut as the Queen of the Night in Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut…

Patrick (he/him) is a guitarist, saxophonist, and pianist in the Chicago music scene. He earned his Bachelor of Music at Columbia College Chicago and currently works as a freelance musician and teacher. Playing in many professional settings and performing his own original music…

A young and versatile individual from the quiet corner of Connecticut, bassist/composer Tyler Luppi (he/him) is a sound pushing forward through his roots in Jazz and the American Tradition. Whether he is playing with friends from home, or with musicians from all over the world, Tyler…

Rae Amitay (they/them) is a genre-spanning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who began studying classical piano and voice at the age of seven and hasn't stopped learning since. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Professional Music, the emphasis of their study…

Amanda (she/her), lyric soprano, holds a BM and Artist Diploma from the Hartt School of Music and a MM from Indiana University. Equal to her passion for performing, Amanda carries an undeniable enthusiasm into her work as a Voice Teacher and Clinician. Although Classically trained, Amanda feels equally at home working with…

Soprano Angela (she/her) has been teaching voice and piano for 10 years to students of all ages. For the voice, she believes that a classical technique opens the possibility for healthy singing in any genre. She tailors her lessons to each individual’s learning style, giving them tools to be independent and capable students.

Mezzo-soprano Bridget (she/her) is equally at home in classical, contemporary, avant-garde, jazz, and musical theater. Bridget is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and believes that yoga and bel canto vocal techniques can work in conjunction to create a holistic approach to healthy singing.

Christopher (he/him), a Baritone with his Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy from Northeastern Illinois University, has performed numerous operatic and musical theatre roles. As a teacher, Chris wants his students to come into his studio knowing they’re in a safe space to explore, challenge themselves, and develop as musical artists.

Keanon’s (he/him) love for Opera started in Chicago where he was raised. He made his opera debut in “La Boheme” as Colline and since then has gone on to perform both new works and classical repertoire in Japan, Italy, London, South America, Germany, Scotland and more! He made his Carnegie Hall solo debut in 2019…

Lauren (she/her) is a performer-composer of electroacoustic vocal music and indie/pop music. She has studied and performed in a wide variety of genres such as classical, jazz, musical theatre, and commercial pop/indie/neo-soul. She loves working with people to help guide them into trusting their own abilities.

Mimy (she/her) possesses a coloratura soprano with a sparkling upper extension and gorgeous floating high notes. She is a natural performer with superb acting skills. Mimy recently made her debut as the Queen of the Night in Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut…

Parker Carls loves performing and teaching in a wide variety of genres. With degrees in vocal performance from the University of North Texas (MM) and Western Illinois University (BM), Parker enjoys helping students understand the inner workings of the voice in the context of the music they love, with a focus on...

Rae Amitay (they/them) is a genre-spanning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who began studying classical piano and voice at the age of seven and hasn't stopped learning since. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Professional Music, the emphasis of their study…

Andrew (he/him or they/them) has been teaching guitar in the Chicagoland area for over 8 years and holds a BM in jazz guitar performance from the New England Conservatory of Music. Andrew believes in the importance of embracing individuality- provided with the right tools, each student can thrive and contribute a unique perspective.

Brett (he/they) has a wide range of performance experience, having played in orchestras, jazz ensembles, and various rock bands, and has studied a wide array of instruments like drums, piano, and guitar. In his lessons, Brett focuses on music theory while ensuring his students enjoy and are excited by the pieces they learn.

Brian (he/him) has been teaching music in CPS for over 20 years, most recently as the music teacher at Jahn School of Fine Arts. His approach to teaching is a combination of traditional techniques (learning sight-reading, scales, etc) with a rock/pop approach (learning chord progressions, and songs the student wants to play).

Patrick (he/him) is a guitarist, saxophonist, and pianist in the Chicago music scene. He earned his Bachelor of Music at Columbia College Chicago and currently works as a freelance musician and teacher. Playing in many professional settings and performing his own original music ranging from progressive folk to post-rock…

Wyn (they/them) has studied a wide variety of styles from jazz/fusion to classical and nearly everything in between. Fascinated with the theory of sound and always looking for new styles to explore, Wyn understands the innate sense of wonder that comes with experiencing the music one loves.

A young and versatile individual from the quiet corner of Connecticut, bassist/composer Tyler Luppi (he/him) is a sound pushing forward through his roots in Jazz and the American Tradition. Whether he is playing with friends from home, or with musicians from all over the world, Tyler…

Wyn (they/them) has studied a wide variety of styles from jazz/fusion to classical and nearly everything in between. Fascinated with the theory of sound and always looking for new styles to explore, Wyn understands the innate sense of wonder that comes with experiencing the music one loves.

A young and versatile individual from the quiet corner of Connecticut, bassist/composer Tyler Luppi (he/him) is a sound pushing forward through his roots in Jazz and the American Tradition. Whether he is playing with friends from home, or with musicians from all over the world, Tyler…

Brett (he/they) has a wide range of performance experience, having played in orchestras, jazz ensembles, and various rock bands, and has studied a wide array of instruments like drums, piano, and guitar. In his lessons, Brett focuses on music theory while ensuring his students enjoy and are excited by the pieces they learn.

Pete (he/him) attended the Chicago College of Performing Arts where he studied with 7 time Grammy Award winner Paul Wertico, Ed Harrison (Lyric Opera), and Reuben Alvarez (LP). Since graduating in 2010, Pete has been a guest artist and designed projects for the YOLA (LA Philharmonic), El Sistema Ravinia, and the YOURS Project…

Rae Amitay (they/them) is a genre-spanning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who began studying classical piano and voice at the age of seven, and hasn't stopped learning since. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Professional Music, the emphasis of their study was education & performance.

Jesse Calcat (he/him) is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of professional teaching and performance experience across diverse musical settings. Jesse’s musical studies began with piano lessons at age four. He studied several woodwind instruments throughout primary and secondary school, and viola and cello in high school…

Victoria Gabrielsen (she/her) has been playing violin since she was 10 years old. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Victoria’s love of music and performing started when she was 3 years old, when her grandmother took her to see her first musical. Victoria grew up in New Berlin, Wisconsin, where she had the most passionate and loving orchestra teachers…

Sam Sharp (he/him) is a music teacher, violinist, composer, arranger, and very mediocre juggler. A full-time teacher since 2010, Sam uses his Suzuki training, therapy and healing work, and performance experience to create a unique and highly personalized learning environment. His vision as a teacher is to guide each student in a way that allows them to find their own…