Classical piano and guitar instruction for children and adults
Students at any level are eligible for weekly private lessons with our faculty members.
Established in 1986, our program has a 40-year legacy in the community.
Director: Katrina Sudman, 708-209-3141
We follow a traditional conservatory-style model in our program, teaching Classical music by the great composers of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century eras. Students are introduced to the wealth of piano solo and four-hands repertoire (and guitar). All students perform in our recitals, and they have the opportunity to audition for our community outreach concerts and master classes. Some of our students participate in state-wide competitions with excellent results.
Starting from an understanding of how the piano is built, students learn to develop a healthy and effective technique. This allows them to play with sensitivity and to feel and transmit emotions to the audience through their performances.
Our program is focused on:
- The quality of the sounds that students create
- An attention to detail
- Developing an appreciation for beauty
- Cultivating students’ self-evaluation and interpretive taste
Alongside their repertoire, students study music theory and ear training to develop their overall musicianship, participating in annual exams. Some of our students have also gone on to take A.P. music theory exams.
Our faculty members regularly perform in concerts, have recorded Classical albums, have written award-winning instructional books, and adjudicate competitions. They have multiple higher degrees in music and have studied with legendary musicians.
Meet our Faculty
Learn more about our experienced team of teachers.
