BA, Music Education and Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago. Studied percussion with James Kilcran and Phil Stanger at The Chicago School of Music. Studied flute privately with Josef Zverov. Has played professionally for over 40 years and has extensive private teaching experience in the Chicago area. David has been teaching at the Schaumburg Academy of Music since its inception.

A graduate of Northwestern University, Jamie is a vibrant individual who is dedicated to her love of music. She is also completing her teaching certification and bringing music to the scientific classroom.
Jamie has been teaching piano since 2002. "Teaching piano is something that I truly enjoy and look forward to every time!"

Jamie is involved in a musical group called The Spoony Bards. The group visits various conventions where they boast their ability to provide musical entertainment for 40+ hours each weekend.

Marcus is currently working on his music education degree at Northeastern Illinois University. He has studied with Mike Hogg for three years and Melissa Williams from Butler University for four years. Marc has studied the tuba for eight years, baritone for ten years, and trombone for five years.

He is a member of the NEUI brass ensemble, the NEUI tuba trio called "threeba" and The Logos Brass Quintet. He has recently helped the Lake Park Marching Band in Roselle. He has also played in the Indianapolis youth Orchestra.

B.S. Music Education, University of Illinois.
Suzanne has taught in private and public schools in Chicago for a number of years. She has played the violin and viola in various orchestras including The Chicago Little Symphony, The Alaskan Music Festival Orchestra, The Fish Creek Wisconsin Orchestra, and as an extra in The Lyric Opera Orchestra. She continues to play in various local orchestras.
Suzanne is a member of the Chicago Musicians Union.

Ashley Johnson believes in fulfilling the musical dreams of every student. She is a graduate of the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music and is furthering her education at DePaul University School of Music.
Ashley has been studying voice for over ten years. She teaches opera, choral music and music theater. Ashley was section leader of the Wheaton College Concert Choir, and has portrayed Belle (Beauty and the Beast) and Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz) with the au Clair Children's Theater.
Ashley served as Music Coordinator at Collage Church in Wheaton.

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B.A., Business Music, Elmhurst College.
Dan has taught at the Schaumburg Academy of Music since 1999. His main instrument is the clarinet, which he has studied since he was ten years old. He has studied this instrument with Rose Sperazza at Harper College and Gail Crosson at Elmhurst College.

He has performed with the Harper College Wind Symphony, the Harper College Chamber Winds, the Palatine Concert Band, the Elmhurst College Concert Band, the Elmhurst College Clarinet Quartet and the Classical Symphony Orchestra of Chicago. He works full time as the Education Manager at the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

B.A. Music Business Music, Illinois State University.
M.M. Ed Suzuki Cello Pedagogy, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.
Carolyn holds a Suzuki teacher registration for Early Childhood Education and is pursuing a Kindermusik certification.
She taught cello to several long term students and worked in several school and non-school orchestras. She was a Suzuki student as a child and feels it is important to uphold the principles and values of Suzuki teaching.

Robert Sicklesteel began his classical guitar studies at The Schaumburg Academy of Music under Brad Conroy. He then went on to study guitar with Steve Suvada. Robert received his B.A. from Illinois State University in May 2008. While at ISU he studied under Dr. Angelo Favis. Robert also participated in the Mid America Guitar Ensemble Festival. Robert enjoys playing and teaching a wide variety of styles of guitar.

Kathryn is a music education major at Elgin Community College. She is completing her Associates in Arts degree, and will soon transfer to further her Bachelor of Arts in music education. Kathryn studied piano 1998. She began teaching in 2009. Her passion is music and she is truly dedicated to each student she teaches.

M.A., Special Education/Social & Emotional, Disturbed, Northeastern Illinois University; B.M. in Piano/Music Education,DePaul University. Additionally, Marianne has post-graduated studies in organ performance.
She is a member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers, Northwest Suburban Music Teachers Association, National Music Teachers Association, Illinois Music Association, American Guild of Organists, National Pastoral Musician, American Choral Directors Association, and the Choristers Guild.

Marianne has taught in public and private schools, pre-school through high school for over 18 years. She also has taught private piano students for over 30 years. Additionally, she has been the organist/choral director for a number of churches and is a member of The Upbeats.

Marianne has been named in the 2004, 2005, & 2006 editions of Who's Who Among America's Teachers. This award is given to teachers who lead, inspire, and demand excellence. In order to receive the award, a teacher must be nominated by a student from the Who's Who Among America's High School Students.