We loved the Musical Offering during the 4-5 years that our son studied there. Tim, his instructor,…read morewas great in mentoring our son, who learned to play lead guitar, bass guitar, and the drums while also gaining the confidence to sing. Tim would then arrange concerts around town at block parties, bars, and other events-- at a couple of them, the band members actually got paid! The levels of expertise and support were tremendous, and they have an eye towards developing musicians in a really holistic way (in contrast with other music schools that really only seem to train students to play 3-4 songs for a one-and-done kind of performance).

Strange business. You pay upfront for 3-4 months of weekly lessons. Then if your teacher cannot…read moremake your agreed upon lesson time, the burden is on you to find another time for your lesson. If you can't find a different time for a "make up" lesson, then you have the pleasure of paying anyway. No refunds even if it's the teacher who cancels.

I love the concept of the Music Playhouse of Chicago. I love music and wasn't sure how to expose my…read moredaughter to it since I don't want to force her into Suzuki strings or something, and the Wiggleworms program at Old Town School appears to be geared toward slightly older babies (mine is just two months). In the newsletter for Family Picnic there was an advertisement for the fall term of The Music Class for Babies, which is led by an employee of Music Playhouse at various locations. I was a bit on the fence about going (why is everything for babies/small children in the early hours of the morning--have some sympathy for those of us who aren't early birds!). Luckily Family Picnic is only a few blocks away and I'm so glad went. At this weeks' session there were two other families in attendance and the children ranged from two to six months. This particular class is geared toward children aged 0 to 18 months. It was led by Miss Juliet, who had a variety songs to sing; rhythmic patterns to explore; as well as shakers, sticks, and scarves to dance and play with. We did activities whilst standing and sitting, including various songs and dances. It was great fun and my little one seemed to enjoy it as well. After leaving, we signed up for two more drop-in sessions; though the term is 10 weeks long, I unfortunately have to return to work in a couple weeks so I won't be able to attend a Friday morning class. I wish they had late afternoon or weekend sessions so that we could participate more often. The only negative thing I have to say is that the class took place sitting on the floor or standing. I am not the most limber and I was able to get up and down but it was really uncomfortable for me, both sitting on the floor and trying to get up from it (and I'm not sure how it would work if there were many more people there). I didn't really feel as though I had the option to sit on a chair as opposed to the floor. I'm not sure how it would work for someone who, unlike me, truly cannot sit on the floor for whatever reason, so I'm not sure if it's fully accessible.

Love, love, LOVE Ms. Erin!…read more We've been taking our son to Ms. Erin's classes on Saturday mornings and he loves the songs. Classes have been outdoors at Tuco and Blondie and they are socially distanced. Ms. Erin provides instruments or seating if you forget yours. Everything is cleaned before and after you use it. I would highly recommend the music classes for littles who love movement and singing.

We attended a few music lessons when our toddler was younger! Loved the engagement and the…read moreenthusiasm of the teacher. our toddler and we had a fun time

My daughter was enrolled in Ms. Jacque's class for over two years before we moved out of the city…read more Ms. Jacque is the best! She was one of the "newer" teachers but she is AWESOME! Her energy, enthusiasm, & silliness is very engaging for the kids, and she has a beautiful voice! Because she is newer, her classes were a little smaller, which is kind of nice. The veteran teachers are great too (I signed up for the holiday sing a long with Ms. Julie), but I noticed my daughter seemed a little less engaged in the other teachers' classes. I don't know if it had to do with the fact that classes were much more packed & she got less attention from the teacher (no fault on Ms. Julie, she does a great job connecting with all the parents & kids, her classes are just bigger). The program itself is awesome. My daughter's language development is way above average (not trying to brag but it's true) and I think this program has a lot to do with it. We still listen to the CD's at home, and the recordings are really pleasant even for adults to listen to. The songs are not irritating like some kids albums can be (parents, you know what I'm talking about). My daughter will request "Ms. Jacque music" in the car, so cute! I know my daughter misses her! If you are considering this program, I'd highly recommend it.

My 6-year-old son took private piano lessons with this teacher for about three months. During that…read moretime, he was always polite, tried his best, and became very excited about piano. He built a routine around the lessons and frequently asked when he would be going back. After one class, the teacher told me that my son was not focused enough. Shortly afterward, she abruptly canceled all future private lessons and suggested he switch to group classes instead. There was no prior discussion, warning, or attempt to adjust teaching strategies for his age. I understand that not every teacher is a good fit for every student. However, I found the sudden termination and lack of communication very upsetting, especially given my son's age and emotional attachment to the lessons and teacher. I'm sharing this so other parents of young children are aware of her approach and can decide if it aligns with what they're looking for in a teacher.

Ms. Chang has been the piano teacher for our two children since they were each 5 years old. She has…read moreincredible patience with teaching young children and the children always looked forward to their piano lessons with her. Her piano studio is very clean, well decorated, comfortable, and has good acoustics. The kids loved how she often would play the duet with them during their lessons and also for recitals. She is an extremely accomplished pianist herself and it shows when she plays even the simplest of songs. We appreciated her emphasis on the importance of theory in addition to playing music. During the height of the pandemic, her ability to transition to virtual learning and keep the kids engaged was truly impressive and when they went back in person for lessons, we appreciated her flexibility with scheduling and diligence with ensuring they were returning to a learning environment that was comfortable and safe. When she conducted her recitals online, they were well organized and her preparation of the kids for the event gave them confidence. Now that the recitals are in person, the experience is even better. The recital piano studio is professional with a beautiful grand piano and has a spacious area for the audience/families to sit. Ms. Chang has a nicely designed program that serves as a wonderful keepsake of the event as well. We highly recommend Ms. Chang. We are thrilled to have found her and consider ourselves fortunate to have had such an accomplished, kind and patient teacher be our children's first piano instructor.

My son has been taking cello lessons with Kyra Saltman for 2+ years now. She is the best teacher I…read morecould imagine. She is extremely thoughtful about curriculum, designing my son's cello instruction for his specific needs. Kyra is very patient, and cultivates expectations for improvement that dovetail with my 12 year old's needs. She is a fine cellist to boot. Highest recommendation.

Adam is a very professional and passionate violin instructor. He teaches good form and technique so…read morethat his students learn the proper violin technique early on and gradually build on it. He takes his time to explain and does not rush kids through pieces to show progress. Instead, he makes sure that his student can play a piece at a performance level before moving to the next. This ensures that the student gradually builds on technique and naturally progresses through the Suzuki books. Adam is very personable and tries to find the right approach for each student. I have two kids at Adam's studio and I can tell that the way he relates to them is different depending on their age and personality. As my 9 year old said "I like how Adam corrects you without making you feel bad." My eldest has been playing violin for 7 years and we have changed several studios over the years. Adam is the only teacher who actually comes with you to help you pick your violin at the store. He truly cares about his students and wants them to enjoy their instrument. With Covid my kids have transitioned to virtual violin lessons. The quality of the lessons has remained at the same high level and my kids have continued to progress as musicians. I highly recommend Adam Davidowitz at Third Floor Suzuki Violin.

Adam Davidowitz has done a fantastic job as Sarina's violin teacher. She started when she was just…read moreunder 7 years old, and two years later, I'm amazed at what she can do on the violin. I can also say that she looks forward to her violin lessons, both individual and group, and I think that's because Adam has a great demeanor about him--making it fun yet being very serious about how she plays the instrument. It's hard to imagine asking for anything more from him.

I LOVE LEARN GUITAR CHICAGO!!!…read more I've been a student for 5 years now! I've come so far! Mitch has an extremely comprehensive curriculum and a super casual and fun approach to teaching the guitar! Originally, I started in the studio but due to Covid we were seamlessly able to convert to virtual with zero issues and it's amazing!!! If you're a newbie or more advanced, LGC is the best place in Chicagoland to work on your skills! 5 Stars!!! Highly recommended!!!

I am going into month 5 with Mitch. I was a "guitar player" years ago..Or so I thought…read more I would stress that this type of learning for a younger person would be an ideal situation. This comes from a guy who noodled and noodled for YEARS in my previous playing without a proper teacher or direction. The Youtube dreamer... I can say that this 5 month (once a week) period is the most I have ever learned about an instrument, music and just all around being a musician. I don't think I even set out to become a musician when I picked up my guitar for the first time in years, but if you hang with this program, you will become a musician too(I'm not there yet but I see it!). So yes, even for someone a bit older as myself, this program is the place to be. Not to mention, the pure joy and sense of fulfillment that comes with learning, failures, new horizons - all within the program. You really have no idea just how good you can get in a short period of time, and I'm talking to everyone. Highly recommended.

Still want my guitar back please leave it at 6506 W Imlay St. I wonder how insane a business owner…read morecan be to not give a client back a guitar after holding on to it for years. It was never worked on and I just want it back.

Excellent work on the setup and strings for my guitar not to mention a friendly staff and clean…read morestore.