CALL FOR A TRIAL CLASS!
(708)524-LALA (5252)
VISIT US AT
www.lmschool.com
CLASS TIMES: 2016/2017
We are at 150 N. Oak Park Ave. (at Lake St.)
In Central Oak Park…Hours M-F 9am-8pm, Sat 9-4:30
30 MINUTE PRIVATE LESSONS
PRIVATE LESSON
DETAILS
TRIAL LESSON $28.
2 TRIALS WITH 2
DIFFERENT TEACHERS
$38!
We recommend Trial Classes
with at least 2 Teachers in
order to find a Good Match!
ALL LESSONS ARE 30
MINUTES at a set time once a
week & available times are
noted under "Teacher
Availability". See Teacher
Profiles on separate page
LANGUAGE
AVAILABLE
ARABIC
TEACHER AVAILABILITY
CHINESE
HUIXIAO: Tues/Wed. 4:30-8
JAPANESE
ANA: Wed.& Fri.4-8 p.m.
E.S.L. (English FAITH: Mon.2:30-8, Tues.& Wed.4-8, Fri.3-8; HERSH: Tue 2-8pm,Th 3-8, Fri.4:30-8, Sat 9-4:30pm;
as a Second
Language)
GRACIELA: Sat. 9-4:30; PIA: Mon/Tu/Thurs. 5:30-8, Sat.12-2:30
FRENCH
HERSH: Tu.1:30-8pm,W/Th.3-8,Fri 4-8,Sat 9-4:30pm; PIA: Mon/Tu/Thurs. 5:30-8, Sat.12-2:30;
VALERIE: Tu.& Fri. 12-5pm;
GERMAN
HERSH: Tu.1:30-8,W/Th 3-8,Fri 4-8,Sat 9-4:30pm; ANDREI: Tu.& W 5-8 & Sat. 9-4:30
CLASS OPTIONS:
8 WEEK SESSIONS
PRIVATE LESSONS ($218)
DAREEN: Wed. 6-8 p.m.
(Instrument or Language)
(Summer is 6 Wk. Session
&
Prices will vary according to
Demand)
HINDI &
TELUGU
“COMBO” LESSONS ($238) ITALIAN
(2 Instruments or 1 Instr/1
POLISH
Language)
REBECCA: Th.3-8 p.m. & Sat. 9-4:30
SIDE BY SIDE LESSONS
($262)
RUSSIAN
ANDREI: Tu/Wed.5-8 & Sat.9-4:30
SUZUKI METHOD ($248)
SIGN
LANGUAGE
KELSEY: Tues.4-8,Thurs. 2-8 p.m.
SPANISH
PIA: Mon/Tu/Thurs. 5:30-8, Sat.12-2:30; GRACIELA: Sat.9-4:30; RAUL: M/Th.4-8pm, Wed.3:30-8;
CYNDHY: Wed/Thurs.9:30-12:30
TUTORING
GRACIELA (Math,Reading & All Academic subjects): Sat.9-4:30; FAITH (Math,Writing,Language
Arts): Mon.2:30-8,Tues.& Wed.4-8, Fri.3-8; REBECCA (Math & Science): Thurs.3-8,Sat.9-4:30;
ANTHONY (Reading): M3-8,Tu.3-6,W/Th.1-8,F3:30-8;
Call Office
GOSIA: Tu.4:30-8 p.m.; DAGMARA: Fri.3-8 p.m.
(Parent & Child learn together)
(Parent is inactive but present in
lessons)
INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE TEACHER AVAILIBILITY & INSTRUMENT(S) THEY OFFER
WIND
INSTRUMENTS
DANIEL (Harmonica): Wed.3-8; ANDREI (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Recorder,Bassoon,ContraBassoon):Tu/W 5-8,Sat. 9-4:30; FAITH (Flute, Recorder): Mon.2:30-8,Tu/Wed.4-8, Fri.3-8; SASHA (Clarinet &
Saxophone): Sat.9-4:30; TIM (Saxophone, Recorder, Oboe, Clarinet & Most Woodwind Instruments): Th.5:00-8pm
& Sat.9-2; DAVID (Harmonica): Wed.2-8; RAUL (Harmonica): M/Th.4-8pm,Wed.3:30-8;
BRASS
INSTRUMENTS
DRUMS or
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
KELSEY (Trombone, Trumpet, Baritone): Tues.4-8, Thurs. 2-8 p.m.
ANDREI: Tu/W 5-8,Sat. 9-4:30; DANIEL: Wed.3-8; DAVID: Wed. 2-8pm; RAUL: M/Th.4-8pm, Wed.3:30-8; TIM (Drums,
Xylophone, Vibrophone, Percussion): Th.5:00-8 & Sat.9-2
KELSEY (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass): Tues.4-8, Thurs.2-8; DANIEL: Wed.3-8; ANDREI: Tu/Wed.5-8,Sat.94:30; FAITH: Mon.2:30-8,Tu/Wed.4-8, Fri.3-8; VALERIE: Tu/Fri 12-5pm; TIM (Guitar): Th.5:00-8 & Sat.9-2; DAVID
(Guitar & Bass): Wed 2-8pm; RAUL: M/Th.4-8pm & Wed.3:30-8; ANTHONY: Mon.3-8,Tu.3-6,W,Th.1-8,F3:30-8; ANA:
Wed/Fri. 4-8
MANDATORY GUITAR MATERIALS: Guitar Books range from $15 - $25 [speak with Front Desk]
PIANO
KELSEY (Piano, Melodica): Tues.4-8, Thurs.2-8; DAGMARA: Fri.3-8; ANDREI: Tu/Wed.5-8,Sat.9-4:30; FAITH:
Mon.2:30-8,Tu/Wed.4-8,Fri.3-8; REBECCA: Th.3-8 & Sat. 9-4:30; VALERIE: Tue & Fri 12-5pm; ANA: Wed/Fri. 4-8;
RAUL: M/Th..4-8 & Wed.3:30-8; SASHA: Sat.9-4:30; TIM: Th.5:00-8 & Sat.9-2; DAVID: W 2-8pm; ANTHONY:M 38,Tu.3-6,W/Th.1-8,F3:30-8; HERSH:Tu.1:30-8pm,W/Th.3-8pm, Fri.4-8pm, Sat 9-4:30pm; MANDATORY PIANO
MATERIALS: Piano Books range from $15 - $25 [Check with the Front Desk]
STRING
INSTRUMENTS
ANA (Violin): Wed/Fri/ 4-8; DAGMARA (Harp): Fri. 3-8; REBECCA (Violin): Th.3-8 & Sat.9-4:30; KELSEY (Ukulele):
Tues.4-8, Thurs. 2-8; DANIEL (Banjo, Ukulele): Wed.3-8; FAITH (Violin): Mon.2:30-8,Tues.& Wed.4-8, Fri.3-8; TIM
(Mandolin, Banjo & Ukulele): Th.5:00-8,Sat.9-2; ANTHONY (Violin & Cello): M3-8,Tu.3-6,W/Th.1-8, F3:30-8;
VALERIE (Violin):Tu/Fri.12-5pm; DAVID (Mandolin & Ukulele): Wed 2-8pm; HERSH (Violin/Viola):Tu.1:30-8 W/Th.3-8,
F4-8, Sat 9-4pm;
VOICE
DAGMARA: Fri.3-8; KELSEY: Tues.4-8, Thurs.2-8; DANIEL: Wed.3-8; ANDREI: Tu/Wed.5-8,Sat.9-4:30; FAITH:
Mon.2:30-8,Tu/Wed.4-8,Fri.3-8; SASHA (incl. Audition Prep/Scene Study): Sat.9-4:30; DAVID: Wed 2-8pm; TIM (Pop
Style): Th.5:00-8, Sat.9-2
MUSIC
COMPOSITION/
MUSIC THEORY
ANDREI: Tu/Wed.5-8,Sat.9-4:30; KELSEY (Music Theory plus Ear Training): Tues.4-8, Thurs.2-8; DANIEL: Wed.3-8;
SASHA: Sat.9-4:30; DAVID: Wed. 2-8pm; RAUL: M/Th.4-8pm, Wed.3:30-8; TIM : Th.5:00-8 & Sat.9-2
SPANISH IMMERSION GROUPS FOR CHILDREN
NOTE: Rates listed are for 8 week Sessions. ALL Summer Classes are Flexible - Pay only for Weeks you can be
there!
Spanish Immersion
Preschool &
Kindergarten
(Ages 2-6)
OFFERED:
Mon-Friday 9:30-12:30, 11:30-2:30, or 9:30-2:30 FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE
Saturdays 9:30–12:30 FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE
(Daycare in Spanish available Drop off as early as 7:30 and pick up as late as 5:00)
Daycare in Spanish - $12/Hour
**Call for a Mandatory Placement Visit - $28.00**
Half Day: 1 day/week-$336/8 weeks; 2 days/week-$624/8 weeks; 3 days/week-$864/8
weeks;
4 days/week-$1056/8 weeks; 5 days/week-$1200/8 weeks
Full Day: 1 day/week-$624/8 weeks; 2 days/week-$1056/8 weeks; 3 days/week-$1469/8
weeks;
4 days/week-$1728/8 weeks; 5 days/week-$2160/8 weeks
REQUIRED MATERIALS: 2 LMS Method CD Set + Dance CD; T-Shirt; LMS Bag;
Workbook - $200 Registration Fee for Preschool & Kindergarten students only.
Spanish
Immersion
SUMMER CAMP
(Ages 2-6 & 6-9)
OFFERED:
Mon-Friday 9:30-12:30 and/or 11:30-2:30 FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE
Saturdays 9:30–12:30 FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE
(Daycare in Spanish available 7 – 9:30 A.M. And 2:30 – 4 P.M.)
Daycare in Spanish - $12/Hour
**Call for a Mandatory Placement Visit - $28.00**
SUMMER CAMP – CHOOSE YOUR WEEKS (5/2 – 7/30)
Half Day: 1 day-$50/Week; 2 days-$93/Week; 3 days-$129/Week; 4 days-$158/Week; 5
days-$180/Week
Full Day: 1 day-$93/Week; 2 days-$158/Week; 3 days-$221/Week; 4 days-$259/Week; 5
days-$324/Week
REQUIRED MATERIALS: 2 CD LMS Method/Songbook Set + Dance CD; T-Shirt & LMS
Bag.
Music with Movement
& Spanish
("Parent-Tot Class")
(Ages 4 mos. 4 years)
OFFERED: (45 minutes)
Mondays 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE
Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 a.m. FULL
Tuesdays 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE
Thursdays 12:45-1:30 p.m. FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE
Fridays 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE
Saturdays 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE
TRIAL CLASS: $28.00
PRICE PER 8 WEEK SESSION: 1 Day/Week- $178; 2 Days/Week- $278; 3 Days/Week$398;
4 Days/Week- $478; 5 Days/Week- $578. Daycare in Spanish - $12/Hour
(with Founder and LMS Method co-author Maria Fermi)
REQUIRED MATERIALS: 2 CD LMS Method/Songbook set + Dance CD
SCHOOL CALENDAR (2015/2016)
Please note that Vacations/School Closings are BOLDED and Special Events are ITALICIZED
RENEW BY
Saturday, July 23rd
8 WEEK SESSIONS
Fall 1, 2016 (8/29 – 10/22)
Saturday, Oct. 8th
Fall 2, 2016 (10/24 – 12/17)
Saturday, Dec. 3rd
Winter 2016/17 (12/19/16 – 2/25/17)
Saturday, Feb. 13th
Spring 1, 2016 (2/29- 4/30)
Saturday, April 16th
Spring 2, 2016 (5/2 – 6/25)
SPECIAL EVENTS & CLOSINGS/HOLIDAYS
Labor Day 9/5; Columbus Day 10/10
Jazzfest 11/20; Thanksgiving Brk 11/24-26; Imm. & Priv. Student
Report Cards given by 12/10; Imm. & Private Student
Performance 12/17/16
MLK Day 1/16/17; President's Day 2/20/17;
WINTER BREAK: 12/26/16 – 1/8/17
Good Friday/Holy Sat.: 3/25-26 Spring Break: 3/28-4/3
Private Student Report Cards by 4/30, Imm. & Priv. Performance
5/7, IMA Contest 5/14 & 15, Memorial Day 5/30
Best of LMS – Sun. July 17th - 2:30 - 4:30; Independence Day
Observed 7/4 ; Summer Break (Immersion & Parent/Tot) 7/31 Summer 2016 (6 weeks)(Private)
8/28;
Immersion & Parent/Tot (6/27 – 7/30)**
Summer Break (Private students) 8/7 – 8/28
Private Lessons (6/27– 8/6)
**Please note that the Immersion Session is shorter than the Private Lessons Session
Saturday, June 11th
MEET THE TEACHERS!
Call Today for a Trial Class (708)-524-5252
ANDREI: PIANO, VOICE, FLUTE, CLARINET, RECORDER, OBOE,
DANIEL: GUITAR, BANJO, UKULELE, HARMONICA, CLARINET,
BASSOON, CONTRA-BASSOON, DRUMS, SAXOPHONE, RUSSIAN,
GERMAN, MUSIC COMPOSITION. Andrei is a native Russian
speaker and a professional solo and orchestra musician. He started
his music studies at the age of ten (Bassoon, Piano, Conducting, Music
Composition, Chamber and Orchestra playing) at the Ryazan State
Music School-Lyceum and continued at the St. Petersburg State
Conservatory, Russia and at Ball State University, Muncie, IN. He is a
winner of numerous International competitions for woodwind
instruments and has appeared as a Soloist with Russian and American
Orchestras. He is currently a member of Chicago Civic Orchestra and
regularly plays with symphony orchestras in Chicagoland, Indiana and
Ohio. He enjoys cooking, traveling and sports. He loves to spend time
with his baby and share his knowledge of music with his students and
friends.
TIM: PIANO, GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, BANJO, DRUMS &
PERRCUSSION, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, MOST WOODWINDS,
SAXOPHONE, CLARINET, RECORDER, VOICE (POP GENRE),
MUSIC COMPOSITION, OBOE. Tim studied Music Theory and Music
Business at Elmhurst College, where he got his B.A. He's a
singer/songwriter and multi-Instrumentalist with over 20 years of
experience in the music industry. He has composed music for film and
television and has released over five full-length records with a major
record label. Prior to teaching at LMS, Tim helped develop curriculum
for a bilingual music program for children. Tim would love to put
together a rock band of LMS students
DRUMS, VOICE, COMPOSITION, SONG WRITING. Daniel is a music
instructor and performer. Teaching music is his life-long passion. His
musical awakening happened at the age of 16, when he discovered the
guitar. Throughout his teenage years, Daniel worked diligently to
cultivate a firm understanding of music and its components. He is
known for giving deep, energetic performances before a live audience,
but he is patient and empathetic when teaching. He believes that
music is a timeless art that is passed on from generation to generation.
He enjoys sharing his understanding of music with his students.
DAREEN: ARABIC. Dareen was born and raised in Damascus, Syria
ANA JAPANESE, VIOLIN, PIANO, GUITAR. Adriana began selfteaching herself Japanese at a very young age, and studied it formally
for four years. In elementary school, Adriana started violin when she
was 7 years old and played throughout high school and was considered
one of the best in her orchestra. She is currently majoring in Fashion
Business. Adriana has created strong relationships with both her
former Japanese teachers and many exchange students who live in
Japan, giving her the opportunity to always learn the latest trends of the
Japanese language and keep up her fluency through their frequent
Skype coversations. Her internships and leadership roles at the
Montessori Language Academy in Forest Park and the Oak Park Art
League have given her valuable experience with children that has
helped her become an effective teacher and mentor. Adriana also
enjoys art and art history. She loves sharing her knowledge as well as
learning with others.
FAITH: PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, FLUTE, RECORDER, VIOLIN,
MATH, WRITING LANGUAGE ARTS, E.S.L. TUTORING. Faith has
been involved with music her entire life, studying Piano, Voice and
Guitar over the course of her childhood and adolescence. A native of
Michigan, Faith was thrilled to pursue post-secondary music studies at
the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan,
one of the most highly ranked music programs in the nation. She
began teaching privately during her time as an undergrad and
completed her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with K-12
Music Education Certification in 2013. She is now settled in Oak Park
with her husband Carl and terrier, Max.
where she got her B.S. In Mass Communications from Damascus
University. She has several certificates in her field of study – including
two certificates from Radio Monte Carlo, France, and one from Reuters
News Agency. She has written for many Syrian newspapers as well as
Arab Gulf Newspapers across the Middle East. She moved to the U.S.
about 3 years ago and lives with her husband and daughter in Chicago.
Her husband is a Police Officer of Persian and Syrian descent. He
speaks English, Arabic and Persian. Dareen started teaching Arabic at
Damascus University and has taught at several institutions in the
Chicago area. She hopes to continue pursuing her career as an Arabic
teacher by starting Arabic conversation clubs for students of diverse
backgrounds.
ANTHONY: GUITAR, PIANO, VIOLIN, CELLO, MUSIC
COMPOSITION, TUTORING FOR READING. Anthony is a composer
in the Classical Tradition. He teaches with an emphasis on music
theory, practical demonstration and cultivation of the student's
creativity. Anthony involves students in reading music, as well as
showing them how to write their own musical ideas. Anthony is
interested in putting together a chamber string group of LMS students.
DAVID: ALL STYLES of GUITAR, MUSIC COMPOSITION, PIANO,
BASS GUITAR, VOICE, UKULELE, MANDOLIN, PERCUSSION,
HARMONICA. David holds a BA from Florida Atlantic University in
Music Performance for Classical/Flamenco Guitar. He has been
teaching music since 2001, which included teaching at "A Major Music"
in FL. And "The Music Factory" in Costa Mesa, CA. He believes in
building a strong foundation (scales, chord vocabulary, etc.) but also
bases lessons upon student's interests. David performs & records with
a local choir, & with the Rock-Band 3D. Many of his students have won
I.M.A. Trophies. David is interested in putting a Rock Band together of
LMS students.
RAUL: SPANISH, GUITAR, BASS, PIANO, HARMONICA. Raul has
taught Guitar and Music Theory to students at Holy Name Cathedral
High School, and given private Electric, Acoustic, and Bass Guitar
instruction since 2005. He worked for 4 years with the Old Towne
School of Folk Music in concert promotion and public relations and has
served as Coordinator for the annual Old Towne Folk & Roots Festival.
Raul can also teach Drawing classes and is interested in teaching a
Blues Ensemble Class and putting together a 50's Era Revival Band.
REBECCA: VIOLIN, PIANO, HINDI, TELAGU, MATH & SCIENCE
TUTORING. Rebecca was born in Chennai, India and was raised in
Oak Park, IL. She frequently visits India and loves to explore the
culture. She is fluent in two Indian languages and is learning a third
one. She is currently an undergraduate student at The University of
Illinois at Chicago. She mentored Elementary and Middle School
students on the Violin throughout High School. She believes that
students should be encouraged to pursue their interests & her classes
would be structured around the student's needs. She is excited to
share about her Culture & Music with her students & learn from them
as well.
VALERIE: FRENCH, PIANO, GUITAR, VIOLIN. Valerie has studied
Violin with the Haag-Suzuki Institute and is trained in the Suzuki
Method. She furthered her musical studies at The Music Center of the
North Shore, Elmhurst College and College of DuPage - where Valerie
earned her Associates Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood
Education. As a child, Valerie was passionate about music and
participated in the Chicago French Club - exposing her to the French
Language and Culture.
SASHA: VOICE, MUSICAL THEATER, AUDITION PREPARATION,
CLARINET, PIANO, SAXOPHONE, GUITAR, MUSIC COMPOSITION.
Sasha is a graduate of the Univ. of IL at Urbana-Champaign School of
Music where she studied Voice and Music Education. She has taught
private Voice and Piano lessons for over 3 yrs and performs
professionally in Musicals and Theater. Sasha played the clarinet for 12
years and accredits her musical literacy with her participation in concert
band. She enjoys songwriting and works well with children. She's
excited to guide the musical development of students at LMS. Sasha
can also coach Dance (Ballet/Tap/Jazz), is interested in starting a Choir
and also casting a Show/Musical.
ORIGINAL: Sasha is a graduate of the Univ. of IL at Urb
Champaign School of Music where she studied Voice an
Music Education. She has taught private voice and piano
lessons for over two years and performs professionally i
musicals and theatre, most recently as a Gypsy in the L
Opera of Chicago's production of Carmen. Sasha played
clarinet for 12 years and accredits her musical literacy w
her participation in concert band. She was also a flag
member in the Marching Illini and has taught colorguard
dance for 5 years. In her limited free time she enjoys
songwriting, choreographing, and knitting. Sasha has a
history of working and communicating effectively with
children and is excited to guide the musical developmen
the students at LAMS.
HERSH: FRENCH, E.S.L., VIOLIN, VIOLA, GERMAN and
GOSIA: POLISH. Malgorzata (Gosia) was born and raised
PIANO. Hersh has a Bachelors in Education from NationalLouis University and has done graduate work at the
University of Chicago. He has also studied at Goethe
Institute in Germany, L’Ecole de Petoile, Paris France, The
French American Center in Lisieux and at Oberlin College.
He has taught for District 97, IIT and at The University of
Chicago Lab School. Hersh lives with his family in Oak
Park. Hersh is interested in putting together a Chamber
String Group of LMS students
GRACIELA: SPANISH, ALL ACADEMIC TUTORING,
E.S.L. Graciela is a native Spanish speaker, born and
raised in Argentina. She graduated as a Professor of
Primary Teaching from the Escuela Normal Nacional
“Domingo Faustino Sarmiento”. She had fifteen years of
experience as a Grade School Teacher in Argentina & about
10 years of Private Tutoring. She enjoys teaching Spanish
to students of all ages using Audiovisual resources and
interaction through games, songs and rhymes.
in Poland. She holds a BA degree in nursing from
Jagiellonian University, Krakow, a highly ranked College in
Poland. During her time as an undergrad, she completed a
Pedagogical Program, which let her do what she loves most
– Teach. She has been teaching Polish and Creative
Movement in a Polish Catholic School in Elmwood Park.
Gosia is friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about sharing
her knowledge with others.
KELSEY: SIGN LANGUAGE, TROMBONE,
TRUMPET, BARITONE, BASS GUITAR, GUITAR,
UKULELE, VOICE, PIANO, UPRIGHT BASS,
MELODICA. She also teaches Music Theory & Ear
Training. She will also teach Entry Level Home
Production and Recording. Kelsey has been surrounded
by music her whole life. She was born and raised in
Southern California. At the age of 10, Kelsey began to
take Guitar lessons. She soon transitioned into playing
Trombone in school. Her father taught her to play
Electric Bass, from various Genres of Inspiration. Her
influences derived from Jazz and Blues Musicians,
Classical Composers, and Classic Rock. She played in
many bands, was featured in and recorded on several
albums, and sang back up vocals in the Los Angeles
area. While apart from her college wind ensemble, The
LA Winds, she performed on Trombone in France and
Luxembourg. With her mother being a Special Educator,
Kelsey learned Sign Language and worked for a Middle
School, assisting students of All Abilities and Disabilities.
Upon moving to Chicago with her husband in 2014, she
took time to focus on her passion as a freelance
Musician/ Composer. Kelsey believes that music is a
part of the soul, and everyone can access their different
talents and abilities with a little hard work and practice.
DAGMARA: POLISH, PIANO, HARP, VOICE.
PIA: SPANISH, E.S.L., FRENCH, VISUAL ARTS &
CINEMATIC ARTS. Pia is a Peruvian born Artist and
MFA Candidate at the School of the Art Institute of
Chicago. She has experience in Visual Art, Cinematic
Studies and Digital Media Art.
MARIA: Founder, Coordinator, Author, Spanish Pre-K and
Parent-Tot Teacher. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Maria
is a Professor of Music from Conservatorio Provincial de
Musica Julian Aguirre with ongoing studies in Music Therapy
and Childhood Disorders including Asperger’s, Autism,
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Maria has been teaching since
1985 and is Co-Author and Seminar Leader for LMS First
Steps in SpanishTM Music-Based Foreign Language
Curriculum.
Dagmara started to play Piano at the age of 5. She
studied Piano, Music Theory and History, Choir and
Harp for over 19 years in Poland and the U.S.A. She
graduated from The Chicago Academy for the Arts and
Conservatory of Music in Krakow. She has been
teaching Piano privately for over 10 years and she
taught for several years at the Professional School of
Music in Poland. She speaks, writes and reads fluently
in Polish and English. She is the mother of two children,
loves the outdoors and running. Her daughter plays
Flute, Piano and loves to be on stage.
CYNDHY: SPANISH, E.L.L., TUTORING ALL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUBJECTS UP TO THE
THIRD GRADE LEVEL. Cyndhy is a native Spanish
speaker, born and raised in Peru. She has a degree in
Early Childhood Education with concentrations in
Business Management. She had three years of
experience as a Kindergarten Teacher in Peru and about
the same as Director/Lead Teacher in Chicago (USA).
She loves teaching Spanish using different methods that
will best suit her student's learning process. Some of
her favorite approaches are Interactions through Games,
Songs, Rhymes and Audiovisual Materials. Cyndhy also
makes crafts with recycled paper.
HUIXIAO: CHINESE, SHANGHAI, PIANO, ER'HU,
GUZHENG (BOTH CHINESE INSTRUMENTS),
BAMBOO FLUTE. WRITES CHINESE BRUSH. Huixiao
was born in Wuhan, a big city in the center of China.
Her hometown is near Shanghai. She studies Computer
Science at DePaul University. She studied the
Instruments since she was very young. She is able to
write Chinese Brush and is a skilled Painter. She is also
interested in Japanese and Korean.
INSTRUMENT RENTALS AND PIANOS. We recommend AUSTIN MUSIC for instrument rentals and purchases! They are at 6815 W. North Ave (just W. of Oak Park Ave.) and
their TELEPHONE # is (708) 383-1961.