Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Premier Music School in Western Springs, IL
At Music Makers of Western Springs, we are dedicated to providing exceptional music education to students of all ages and skill levels. Our team of highly qualified instructors brings decades of professional teaching and performing experience, ensuring personalized instruction tailored to each student's goals. Located in a modern, accessible facility in Western Springs, Illinois, we offer flexible scheduling, family-friendly amenities, and a proven track record of excellence in music education.Our commitment to quality extends to our customer service, spacious waiting areas, and community partnerships, including scholarship programs for underserved populations. With over 45 years of combined leadership experience, our family-owned business fosters a lifelong passion for music through private lessons, group classes, and performance opportunities.
Services
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Voice Training
Drum Instruction
Violin Lessons
Musical Theatre
Rock Band Classes
Music Appreciation
Summer Camps
Recital Programs
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined leadership experience in music education
- Our 30+ university-trained instructors specialize in personalized teaching methods
- We provide flexible lesson scheduling 7 days a week with family-friendly amenities
- Our students perform in twice-yearly recitals with professional production quality
- We maintain strict safety protocols with background-checked staff and secure facilities
What people say
Experienced instructors
Flexible scheduling
Family-friendly environment
Excellent recitals
Personalized approach
Services
Piano Lessons
Private piano instruction for all ages and levels with customized lesson plans. Students learn classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary styles while developing technique, music theory, and performance skills. Our studios feature high-quality acoustic and digital pianos for optimal learning experiences.
Guitar Lessons
Comprehensive guitar education covering acoustic, electric, bass, and ukulele. Lessons focus on chord progressions, fingerpicking, improvisation, and song interpretation across rock, blues, classical, and folk genres. Students receive performance coaching and ensemble playing opportunities.
Voice Training
Specialized vocal instruction for children and adults with emphasis on breath control, pitch accuracy, and stage presence. Curriculum includes musical theater, pop, classical, and jazz styles with performance preparation for recitals and auditions.
Drum Instruction
Modern drum education covering rock, jazz, Latin, and world rhythms. Students learn technique development, reading music, and ensemble playing using professional electronic drum kits that simulate live performance conditions.
Musical Theatre
Integrated training in singing, acting, and dancing for stage productions. Our award-winning program develops performance skills through repertoire study, scene work, and full-scale productions that build confidence and artistic expression.
People
Jeremy & Gwen Michor
Studio Directors
Family-owned business leaders with 25+ years of combined music education experience. Former students and educators who expanded the school from its 1978 founding to become Western Springs' premier music institution.
Michelle Akin
Piano, Cello & Bass Guitar Instructor
30+ year teaching veteran with DePaul University training. Former all-state orchestra and jazz ensemble performer who brings diverse musical expertise from international performance experiences.
Katie Cousins
Violin & Viola Instructor
Professional violinist with Chicago Symphony connections. Holds advanced degrees from Hartt School and Duquesne University. Specializes in chamber music and music education for all ages.
Rob Hynes
Guitar & Rock Band Instructor
10+ year educator with extensive performance background. Has shared stages with national acts and brings real-world music industry experience to private lessons and ensemble coaching.
Cayenne Johnson
Voice Instructor
International teaching veteran with The Young Americans. BFA in Voice and Theater with extensive musical theater performance experience across the US and abroad.
Questions
What qualifications do your music teachers have?
Our instructors hold music degrees from top programs and have extensive teaching/performance experience. All staff undergo background checks.
Do you offer lessons for adults?
Yes, we teach adults at all levels in a relaxed, supportive environment tailored to individual goals and schedules.
What happens if we miss a lesson?
Students who cancel by noon receive a LessonMate video lesson. No-shows without prior notice don't receive make-up lessons.
Can parents observe lessons?
Our waiting area has observation windows. Current health protocols require parents to wait outside during lessons.
Do you rent musical instruments?
We offer keyboards and guitars for $25/month rental. We also partner with local suppliers for band instruments.
What lesson durations do you recommend?
30 minutes for young beginners, 45 minutes for teens/adults, and 60 minutes for serious students pursuing advanced training.
