At Altgeld Music Loft, we believe music is more than just learning notes—it’s about discovering creativity, building confidence, and developing skills that last a lifetime. Our school is musician-owned and led by teachers with years of experience performing, recording, and teaching, which means students learn not only the fundamentals of guitar, drums, piano, voice, and music production, but also how to truly express themselves through music. We welcome students of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to advanced players, and create personalized lessons that make learning engaging, inspiring, and fun. Whether your child is picking up their first instrument, you’re an adult finally making time to explore your passion, or a teen hoping to take their skills to the next stage, Altgeld Music Loft offers a supportive, encouraging environment designed to help you succeed. With flexible scheduling, private one-on-one instruction, and a welcoming community, we make it easy to start your musical journey. Our mission is to help every student unlock their potential, build a strong foundation, and enjoy the lifelong joy of music—so if you’re looking for lessons that are professional, personal, and inspiring, Altgeld Music Loft is the place to begin.
Through personalized music instruction and programming, Altered Stage brings guitar lessons, bass lessons, and drum lessons to life. More than just music lessons. It's a journey, tailored to your individual musical goals, tastes, and aspirations. Take what you learn in your unlimited lessons and participate with our members in jam sessions in our new studio suite, play with members at club-arranged gigs with other members, learn how to write music and record and publish through our Altered Records label. Our staff and the supportive Altered Stage member community will ensure an ongoing music experience that is unlike anything you'll find anywhere. Whether you've never held a guitar or drum stick, or if you played the club circuit in college and are itching to get back in the game, we can help make it happen.
Our full time mission is to teach music for a lifetime of enjoyment. Upbeat Music School is the largest music school in the Chinatown/South Loop area of Chicago offering private lessons on piano, guitar, bass, violin, voice, and drums in one location. We have the largest and most qualified teaching faculty in the Chinatown/South Loop area of Chicago, all with university training (more than half have master's degrees) and professional performance experience. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn in your music lesson. Learning to play an instrument is fun, plus music education builds discipline, increases confidence and can even improve academic performance. Studies have shown that students who learn music perform better in school. In fact, the number one undergraduate degree accepted into medical schools is music.Visit our web site and read our testimonials to see what our students and parents are saying. You will also find photos of our students with trophies won at competitions.
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Sign up for Private Guitar Lessons. Online or in-person at the Fine Arts Building. Dan has over 15 years teaching experience, a masters degree in music, and caters to all ages, musical interests, and experience levels. Total beginners are welcome, as well as experienced players who want to push themselves to the next level!
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Professional classical music conservatory training pianist
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Private vocal instruction offers students the chance to grow towards healthy, successful singing in an inquisitive, safe, and dynamic environment. With 10 years of teaching experience, Erica Schuller specializes in guiding students toward energized, released sound production based in coordinated body movement. Lessons are tailored to each student's individual needs and goals, ensuring that all students, beginning through advanced, will experience something unique and creatively fulfilling. A solid technique is based upon a thorough understanding of one's own body, and how it works. By shedding excess manipulation and tension, and allowing the body to move as a coordinated unit, students are able to increase range, stamina and competency in music making. This approach ensures that the same basic principles can be applied to a range of musical styles (pop, gospel, musical theater, etc). In addition to vocal technique, Erica also works with students to build confidence, sing independently, and increase musical vocabulary while reducing performance anxiety.
