Heart and Soul Music Studio

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Sign Up Now for Piano or Voice Lessons Please see "Schedule" tab for availability. If you are interested in lessons for a time not available for you, please contact me with your information and I will put you on the waiting list for openings.

New students rates: an introductory discount fee of $15.00 per lessons for 4 lessons. Regular rates are $20 per lesson. Family rates available

MUSIKGARTEN - Now enrolling for Fall Classes! Musikgarten is an early childhood musical program for ages birth to 5 years old. Musikgarten classes will be taught at two locations this year. Please click here for more details.

Welcome to Heart and Soul Music Studio! Helping you express your heart and soul through music.
Heart and Soul Music Studio Offers

Private voice lessons for all ranges for the ages of 13 to adult
Private piano lessons for beginning thru intermediate students for ages 5 to adult
Musikgarten curriculum classes for ages birth through 5 years

About my musical philosophy and background
Heart and Soul Music was established in 2005 and has helped many with furthering musical talent. Putting my heart and soul into music came early for me. I started playing piano at a young age and could plunk out just about any tune that hit my ear! This was much to the chagrin of my early piano teachers. Playing by ear is a gift; however, learning to read music enhances that gift. Between piano and voice lessons through my growing up years, music became my passion. To truly create beautiful music and present it passionately has afforded me many opportunities to accompany soloists and groups, sing with symphonies, be a soloist, create, and develop my skills in music.

I have studied voice for many years, taking 15+ years of private voice lessons from various instructors. I began singing and performing fairly young in my teens and sang for 8 years with two major symphony choruses, including Elgin Symphony Chorus and Mormon Youth Symphony Chorus on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I have played the piano for as long as I can remember! I can be found doing accompany work on a weekly basis for church congregations, and have played for small ensembles and soloists in many different settings. Yes, that includes weddings and funerals! Piano study series in my teaching include several curriculum tailored to the age and level of the student. However, tooled with the basic skills, I encourage students to play music they love! This helps keep music lessons exciting!

Current students can attest that I am on a continual quest to learn new techniques and styles to further my skills as a performer and an instructor. Currently, I am very involved in music with my church giving instruction on conducting skills; assisting with the training of church organists and pianists; along with helping with choirs and training choir directors. I have enjoyed helping to organize large choirs and with a little help from my friends, have pulled off several stellar shows showcasing the talents of others. Sharing the musical gifts I have is my way of helping you put your heart and soul into your music and helping you find that gift to do so as well! Some of my current and past students have published CD's; perform in musical theatre; sing for major choruses; perform at local venues and participate in talent shows. Students are encouraged to set goals, perform in front of family or friends and to develop a strong sense of theory.

Lessons are taught privately at my home in Schaumburg, IL with the exception of Musikgarten classes.
I am located at 2 Dennis Court, Schaumburg, IL 600193.

To help our stars at Heart and Soul Music Studio, several events are scheduled throughout the year

Annual Piano recital in the Spring
Music Recording sessions are organized periodically throughout the year upon request for vocal students. These are done at local recording studios in the suburbs.
"A Harvest of Love" - A full studio talent showcase in the Fall. This includes both piano and voice students, students from the past, and is a highlight of the year for all who participate. Typically, these are held at a local retirement facilities for the residents and families of students. We have loved collaberating talents and entertaining all those Grandmas and Grandpas!
Intergenerational Programming incorporating Musikgarten classes at a local Senior Center. We need to bring the generations together, because they can provide so much to one another. So we are doing it - thru Music!!