My daughter recently performed in her first School of Rock "gig" since beginning to take guitar…read morelessons there. I had not seen the SOR bands perform before. Going in to the performance, I keptr my expectations in check for my daughter, both in terms of her comfort of being on stage and her playing ability. My expectations for the performances overall were tempered as well. I think I expected children to miss notes and to get off rhythm occasionally. I was so impressed with how polished the bands actually sounded. They were all playing music I really enjoy, and doing it really well. I'm even more excited to see how my daughter progresses going forward, and I'm legitimately looking forward to future performances, simply for the chance to listen to good music played well. Thank you to administrators and the instructors for making School of Rock fun for my daughter and for obviously doing such a good job teaching the children to play music.

The staff and teachers are all very personable and extremely friendly. They seem to really care…read moreabout the students and helping us succeed. Collin is also very fair at trying to make sure we are treated fairly when it comes to getting fair value for what we pay for by way of rescheduling lessons and/or crediting us to compensate when makeup lessons aren't an option. *Update as of 12/30/2017 I wrote my previous review based on my personal experience with the intention of returning to resume lessons after taking a short hiatus. I was informed 2 nights ago by a friend that School of Rock abruptly ended their adult program without giving the adult students any notice. I still stand by my positive praise for the teachers. They are great. However this sudden move to end a program that many of us enjoyed and looked forward to without warning is disappointing. This move applies to only 3 locations owned by the same owner. Perhaps there are other SOR facilities that are managed more effectively to accommodate the workload?? I will miss going there and miss the instructors. My experiences with the Elmhurst teachers are nothing less than great. My disappointment with the sudden abandonment of the adult program without any notice remains intact.

My daughter has been taking viola lessons with Bing for the last 6 months, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with our experience. Bing is an excellent teacher patient, encouraging, and highly skilled. She does a wonderful job of educational and enjoyable lessons, and we've seen growth in our daughter's confidence and musical abilities. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the classrooms are clean, organized, and provide a great learning environment for students. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality music education in the area!

My two kids both take piano lessons with AMI. And we've had a great experience with them over the…read moreyears. They love teacher and are still interested in piano after this long, which is a big deal for them.

My 14 year old son joined Garage Band U two years ago playing the electric guitar. Jamie, the…read moreowner, found a wonderful group of boys the same age to create a rock band with a singer, guitar, bass guitar and drums players. Playing in front of people has given them so much confidence and it's been so fun watching them improve with each performance. They have played to large crowds at Tailgaters in Bolingbrook, Ballydoyle's in Downers Grove, and Grove Fest in Downers Grove. Charlie, their band director, has done a terrific job helping them to perform as a group and helping with stage presence.

I can't say enough good about my experience at Garage Band U. It was absolutely fantastic…read more I'm relatively new to guitar, only playing for about 15 months. At the urging of my teacher, I enrolled in Garage Band U to help advance my skills. I was rather nervous going into it....Being on stage playing guitar is (well, now a "was") bucket list item for me. I've always wanted to do it, but didn't think I'd ever be able to. James helped to pull together a great group of people to play together. His practice area is great, his direction was spot-on, he helped us pick songs that would work well and then provided input on how to best play them. All this culminated in a set at a local bar which incidentally went great! It feels great to be able to check this one off my list, but all it's done is made me anxious to sign up again. I can't do it next semester, as I need to be home a bit more, but I will definitely be back in the fall. What might be most amazing about James' program - the wide range of ages that participate. I'm guessing that there were people ranging from approx. 9 to 55 in the program, and they all sounded great. Thank you, James, for a great experience, and I look forward to working with you again! I'll be seeing you soon.

We love Bach to Rock. The instructors helped rebuild our child's confidence after a rough school…read moreyear by teaching him to play guitar in a supportive, friendly setting. He loves being in a band with his friends and it's so cool to see him take ownership over this new skill and responsibility. I am grateful for everyone at Bach to Rock and I'll never stop recommending them!

I can't say enough good thing's about this school. The facility is bright and inviting, and easily…read moreaccessible from Naper Road or 75th Street. My instructor was knowledgeable, friendly, and on target with his coaching. The fees are reasonable and competitive. Run, don't walk, to this place. You'll be Bach!!!

My daughter has been taking voice and piano lessons for almost a decade with Kimberly (as she works…read morereally well with any age.) We absolutely are so proud of what our daughter has learned. Kimberly is the type of teacher who adapts to each student and meets them where they are, she knows how much to push without adding stress. My kid is really sensitive and nervous but was instantly at ease with Kimberly. She loves going to her lessons. Also, she always gets to perform really trendy songs or good classics. Kimberly constantly makes new audio recordings of our kid's latest songs which we share with family. The recitals are sometimes in a cafe and they're wonderful but not mandatory. She works out of Downers and Aurora. She's given us all a gift.

Never met a music teacher with such laser focus and aptitude in finding a students strengths. Her…read morestudio is equipped with state of the art recording equipment and musical instruments to meet her students needs. We felt encouraged and right at home. She is supportive and puts her students at the ease. If you are fortunate to get a spot in her schedule you will not be disappointed.

Dirk has been teaching my son for over 6 years now. He is fantastic - he has a great way of…read moreengaging the kids to learn and grow. He makes learning fun - quite often brings his guitar for jam sessions. Dirk's excellent teaching skills helped my son lead the drum line at his high school for two years. Lastly, he is a great role model for kids. Very genuine individual who will be a great teacher for your child.

My son has been taking private lessons from Dirk for years. Dirk relates and communicates very well…read morewith his students. He not only teaches, he is in a band as well. This makes him very relatable and current in the music scene. My son has done very well in marching band and band thanks to his continued guidance from Dirk. I also love that he comes to our house. So much easier than getting in a car to drive to lessons. Dirk is a great guy, very orgainized and trustworthy. I would highly recommend him.

What a great teacher !!! From music theory to hands on instruction Mr Durr is who I needed!! I have…read morebeen with him for 2 years and every time I see him there are fun and exciting lessons I play with. I highly recommend him!!!

For the longest time I had wanted to learn the banjo and as luck would have it I stumbled upon Jim…read moreand the Prairie School of Traditional Music. Other than a month or two of piano when I was 10, I've never played an instrument. So, I was as raw as it gets and to top it off, I'm not an artistic type. In other words, I was probably the worst type of student possible. But, Jim is a patient, laid back, intuitive teacher. If one teaching method isn't quite clicking for me one week, he'll try another method. Also, I travel quite a bit for work and Jim is very flexible in scheduling lessons. There is none of this "every Tuesday at 7PM" type of thing. I schedule my lessons on an ad hoc basis as my schedule allows and Jim is always able to accommodate. Learning the banjo is one of the most challenging things I've done and Jim is making it possible and more importantly, enjoyable.

I've been taking piano lessons with Jeff Cappelli at Cappelli Music for over two years, and it's…read morebeen a fantastic experience. Jeff is an exceptional teacher--patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in his students' success. I've made tremendous progress thanks to his guidance. One thing I especially appreciate is that he's always willing to answer my endless music theory questions and has even helped me explore my interest in piano tuning. His passion for music goes far beyond just teaching students how to play. Cappelli Music has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and it's clear that everyone there cares about providing a great learning experience. I highly recommend Jeff and Cappelli Music to anyone looking for high-quality music instruction.

I've been going to Capelli for a few years now and my experience has been outstanding. My piano…read moreteacher, Natalia, is very good. I have progressed tremendously since I started. I highly recommend Cappelli for music lessons. Btw, Jeff Capelli also restores pianos and has people who can tune people's pianos. He also recommended places for me to visit when I wanted to buy a piano. Can't say enough about how good my overall experience has been.