Jon Kapity was highly recommended to me through Northern Strings Piano Services, Dennis Hankinson,…read morea piano instructor, tuner and repair. As of March, 2016, I was completely 'new' to music. I began with piano then initiated acoustic guitar in November. Jon is very thorough, very knowledgeable, has good organization with a plan, is dedicated, flexible and patient, in addition to hard working. Any student success depends upon student participation. Jon is very motivational and supportive. His goal is to help his students achieve success.

From the owner: Jon Kapity Music Academy has served the communities of Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Pleasant Prairie,…read moreBeach Park, Wadsworth, Kenosha, Gurnee, Waukegan, Bristol, and Antioch with quality music lessons for over 7 years. Our students drive from as far away as Lake Villa, Illinois along with Trevor and Salem, Wisconsin to take lessons here. We offer lessons for ages 5 to adult. While you are here researching the best school for your family, please consider the benefits of becoming an Academy student and find out why we are Lake and Kenosha Counties number one choice for Music Lessons.

A Great Wedding Band…read more Wedding Date 2.1.25 As Father of the Bride, I thought that DSR Music was the best and that the music helps make the wedding reception a great and memorable one. The band members and vocalists are so talented and energetic in all genres of music making each song fun to dance to. The dance floor was packed all night and we received complements for weeks about the quality of the band and how much fun the wedding was. David Rothstein does a great job as the MC for the night but the benefits of using DSR start long before the wedding day. David takes the time to get to know the wedding couple and their family, understand what is important to them at the wedding, learn the type of music they are interested in hearing and provides special touches for the bride and groom. I think so highly of DSR Music that I used them for my oldest daughter's wedding in 2016 and my niece used them as well.

David is the absolute best and the band he brings is out of this world!…read more David played our wedding and was so easy to plan with in the lead up. The song list his band can play is extensive and they were very accommodating of additional song requests. On the day of, David was a great MC and we received endless compliments on the band/dance floor. All thanks to David and his band professionals!! For anyone considering David, he has our strongest endorsement!

From beginning to end, Mobile Music was the perfect company to work with for my children's Bar and…read moreBat Mitzvah celebrations! This, November of 2024, was the 3rd time we have hired them for our children's mitzvah parties and each time it was in a different venue. No matter the location, they always make everyone feel welcome from the first meeting, to during the occasion, to follow up afterwards. Carey was easy to plan with, and for the event itself, his crew of Adam the MC, Rick the DJ, and Zaza and Magic the dancers were absolutely awesome. They were friendly, fun, welcoming, and understood the flow of the event and kept everything rolling right along. We had many people comment that it was the best Bar Mitzvah party they had ever been to! If you are looking for entertainment for a celebration of any kind, I highly recommend you consider Mobile Music Interactive Entertainment! You won't be disappointed!

We just had Mobile Music DJ for our Middle School Dance last week, and they were fantastic! Super…read morequick to respond, had availability given our short notice and timeframe, and the kids were on the floor the entire time! The set up and break down were so quick, our DJ read the crowd so well, and I hope to have them back next year!

We booked a jazz trio with Northside Brass for our outdoor wedding cocktail hour and dinner. The…read moretrio was a fantastic addition to our intimate evening! Ryan was very knowledgeable when working with our wedding venue and made our planning process that much easier. On top of everything, the musicians were professional and sounded amazing (despite performing in suits in 90-degree weather). They set the perfect tone for our outdoor event and our first dance as a married couple! Thank you Northside Brass!

We were absolutely thrilled with the music at my daughter and son-in-law's wedding. Sarah on…read moretrumpet and the string quartet all did a superb job! We are so grateful for their outstanding skill and artistry. And Ryan, you were the most wonderful person to work with on the music...you were responsive and flexible and SO fun to work with. The music really was flawless...we were overjoyed. THANK YOU.

jim is amazing - we had him perform…read moreat a large family backyard event and his performance was truly special - thank you Jim

Jim is an amazing musician! His guitar music prior to weddings, during weddings and during…read morecocktail hour. is absolutely stunning and amazing. So many people ask me about him. He would be outstanding for Christmas parties, business with a celebration afterwards. Jim is true to who he was born to be. His sound system is fantastic. He an amazing person all around.

My Husband and I hired a string trio from 1-800-Violins to play at our Catholic wedding ceremony…read morethis September. Rami & Dee Hagari are so talented, and sounded so beautiful. Rami and Dee were such a pleasure to work with, and made the ceremony planning process extra easy. We selected most of the traditional wedding ceremony songs, but made one special request for them to play Queen's "You're My Best Friend", which I'm not sure they've played before. They kindly accepted the challenge, and played it beautifully! The ceremony would not have been as beautiful without them playing. I'd recommend 1-800-Violins for any event!

Rami performed for my proposal back in March and I could not have been happier. There were a lot of…read moremoving parts and he was a big part of the planning and execution. He even went out of his way to learn my fiancé's favorite song and played it when we entered the room. He is a true professional, showed up in a tuxedo, and helped calm our nerves during a very emotional moment. I would recommend him highly to anyone looking to make a special time in your life one to remember.

Ben was very solid at our wedding, which was a huge asset! He was collaborative, professional, and…read moreeasy to work with. He had a great attitude and took care of all the pro equipment with ease. Great at communicating in person and through email as well!

Excellent DJ service for our wedding on 1-16-16. Ben was professional, on time, and very reasonably…read morepriced. He coordinated with me on multiple occasions leading up to the wedding, and was very helpful the day of the wedding. Thank you!

Four violins, two violas, 2 cellos, and a string bass later, Sarah and I decided that this was the…read moreperfect blend for the acoustics at the Art Institute Modern Wing. Our repertoire was most classical waltzes and Puccini scores, mixed with some Mancini. Symphony Sounds pulled it all off, much to the delight of some more serious classical buffs in our audience. It was a true pleasure to work with Sarah. She even recorded my bridal march, Un Bel Di, during practice and sent it to me so I could get a sense of timing. All our communications were long distance, yet the music and ceremony were executed beautifully. I only wish I could have heard all of the pre and post music myself. My guests continue to rave about the music and how lovely it sounded.

I admit that I had to do a little considering before adding the 5th star…read more There was a problem at our wedding in late August but the owner did the best she could and the performance was great. Thus, there was never any consideration for giving a bad review. The question was whether to give the "perfect" score. Sometimes bad things occur beyond someone's control. They did the best they could do under the circumstances, including the owner offering more than I could conscientiously accept. They performed spectacularly, despite the owner probably believing she would be paid nothing for her performance and hard work. None of the audience ever even knew there was a problem. In mulling it over, that ability to actually turn lemons into lemonade shows more professionalism than simply doing so under the best conditions. The best parts were the quality of the performers, their choice of music, and the cheerfulness of the performance. Every one of our guests were throughly entranced by the music! I therefore enthusiastically recommend Symphony Sounds for your wedding or other event.

The Z Orchestra just performed at our Wedding on June 18th. They are just the best! We had a…read morevariety of styles - something for everyone. Paul is very easy to work with and makes a tremendous effort to give you the music you want. He is also a wonderful MC. All of the band members were top notch- the singers were awesome. Everyone danced the night away! Thank you -Paul Zimmerman and the Z Orchestra. Andrea and Bill

Paul and his band were absolutely fantastic at our wedding. They ROCKED all night long and put on…read morean overall GREAT SHOW! They were super easy to work with throughout the process and then totally exceeded our expectations on the big night. I could not recommend them more highly