Kids and Teens Lessons
Fun, engaging, and memorable lessons for kids and teenagers in Pilsen and Chicago.
Music Lessons for Kids
Learning how to play music aids brain development, emotional intelligence, problem solving and boosts creativity. It is also very fun, teaches kids how to achieve, and finish the projects that they start.
Fun and flexible lessons
We believe that learning music is something that needs to be fun in order for kids to fully engage. Creating this fun factor requires a flexible approach to teaching. We actively seek out teachers who share this belief and are experts at creating a flexible learning environment. This ensures that the kids who take lessons at Pilsen Music are excited to be learning, playing, and performing music!
Recitals twice per year
Our recitals happen twice per year. This ensures that there is always a performance opportunity around the corner! These recitals are high energy and fun for the family. Even though it's a bit scary to perform in front of the crowd it is also fun and thrilling. Music is meant to be shared!
Song Based learning path
Whether students are taking guitar, voice, or piano lessons our teaching method is to get students playing songs right away. Songs are one of the best ways to teach music, because when a student finishes their song they have music that can be performed for family, friends, and etc.
"My Daughter takes Classes With Kara at Pilsen Music And She loves it!"
- Carla H.
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Benefits of Music Lessons For Kids
Learning music teaches kids how to achieve.
Often our younger students express that they like to play video games. Video games can be super fun, but they are also designed to keep their users engaged. Video games employ quite a number of different tactics to keep users engaged such as flashing lights, point systems, rankings, badges, and upgrades. Playing a musical instrument is a little bit different. Your musical instrument are never going to start flashing bright colors after you learn a new song or give you a new badge after you learn 20 beats. Music students learn to be patient and then appreciate their own gains and reward themselves with positive self talk. We help our children students to do this by reminding them to be patient and helping them to know when they've achieved something great. Learning this lesson is one of the most powerful lessons a kid can learn.
Learning music boosts kids self-esteem.
As our students progress we start to give them projects. We are careful to never make these projects too hard or too easy. We want them to be just right. By setting a goal for the student, then asking the student to commit, and then helping them to achieve the goal, the student learns that they are capable of getting things done. We first ask the student to do something small, such as play a piece for their parent in the same room in which they normally take lessons. Eventually we make the project bigger. The pieces get harder and the audiences get bigger. What is interesting, however, is the student doesn't notice the difference in size so much. They started small and progressively got bigger. Throughout this process and certainly at the end the student grows more confident. We are firm believers that our students can accomplish far more than they expect.
Learning music is not only fun, it boosts intelligence and creativity.
Over and over we hear of studies coming out that acclaim the positive mental benefits of music. Learning music is interesting because it activates both hemispheres of the brain. It requires memorization, coordination, mathematical problem solving, emotional expression, and pronged focus. We are not surprised when our former students become bankers, programmers, entrepreneurs, or doctors. This instrument quickens the brain and tunes the body.
Often our younger students express that they like to play video games. Video games can be super fun, but they are also designed to keep their users engaged. Video games employ quite a number of different tactics to keep users engaged such as flashing lights, point systems, rankings, badges, and upgrades. Playing a musical instrument is a little bit different. Your musical instrument are never going to start flashing bright colors after you learn a new song or give you a new badge after you learn 20 beats. Music students learn to be patient and then appreciate their own gains and reward themselves with positive self talk. We help our children students to do this by reminding them to be patient and helping them to know when they've achieved something great. Learning this lesson is one of the most powerful lessons a kid can learn.
Learning music boosts kids self-esteem.
As our students progress we start to give them projects. We are careful to never make these projects too hard or too easy. We want them to be just right. By setting a goal for the student, then asking the student to commit, and then helping them to achieve the goal, the student learns that they are capable of getting things done. We first ask the student to do something small, such as play a piece for their parent in the same room in which they normally take lessons. Eventually we make the project bigger. The pieces get harder and the audiences get bigger. What is interesting, however, is the student doesn't notice the difference in size so much. They started small and progressively got bigger. Throughout this process and certainly at the end the student grows more confident. We are firm believers that our students can accomplish far more than they expect.
Learning music is not only fun, it boosts intelligence and creativity.
Over and over we hear of studies coming out that acclaim the positive mental benefits of music. Learning music is interesting because it activates both hemispheres of the brain. It requires memorization, coordination, mathematical problem solving, emotional expression, and pronged focus. We are not surprised when our former students become bankers, programmers, entrepreneurs, or doctors. This instrument quickens the brain and tunes the body.
What Will We Learn
Performance.
We have recitals at least two times a year. Recitals give our students an outlet to perform. Performance is a skill of our own and we make sure to help our students prepare for the stage musically, mentally and from an entertainment standpoint as well.
During covid we have continued to offer recitals, however, we have now begun doing them on Zoom. They are perhaps even more fun than recitals were before.
Songs.
We will help you learn the songs that you want to learn as well as suggest songs that would help take you playing to the next level. We want our students to be well rounded musicians who play full songs and know how to play with other musicians if the opportunity arises. After you learn a song we would be happy to help you get footage of your song so you can post on social media and build your artist portfolio.
Proper Technique.
We will teach you the correct way to hold your instrument, proper posture, and instrument specific technique.
Fluidity and Fluency Exercises.
Scales, chords, melodies, modes, etudes, diction, you name it we teach it. And we know how to make learning these exercises fun.
Improvisation.
Improvising is one of the most fun things musicians do. We improvise every day when we have conversations, problem solve, and even when we drive our cars. It only makes sense that improvisation should be part of a musical curriculum.
Chops.
Chops are like a fill, Imbut more intense. We will teach you some chops and then how to expand and modify your chops so that they sound super different from what you start with. That will help you get more mileage out of each chop.
Genre Studies.
We will discuss and then practice how to play different genres of music with authenticity and proper style. We will also discuss the top musicians of whatever instrument is being learned and discuss their best practices, style, and what we can learn from them.
Audition Preparation
One of the best ways to get ready for an audition is have a professional help you prepare, practice, and know what the judge is looking for. We love helping our students succeed and we have a great track record doing just that.
We have recitals at least two times a year. Recitals give our students an outlet to perform. Performance is a skill of our own and we make sure to help our students prepare for the stage musically, mentally and from an entertainment standpoint as well.
During covid we have continued to offer recitals, however, we have now begun doing them on Zoom. They are perhaps even more fun than recitals were before.
Songs.
We will help you learn the songs that you want to learn as well as suggest songs that would help take you playing to the next level. We want our students to be well rounded musicians who play full songs and know how to play with other musicians if the opportunity arises. After you learn a song we would be happy to help you get footage of your song so you can post on social media and build your artist portfolio.
Proper Technique.
We will teach you the correct way to hold your instrument, proper posture, and instrument specific technique.
Fluidity and Fluency Exercises.
Scales, chords, melodies, modes, etudes, diction, you name it we teach it. And we know how to make learning these exercises fun.
Improvisation.
Improvising is one of the most fun things musicians do. We improvise every day when we have conversations, problem solve, and even when we drive our cars. It only makes sense that improvisation should be part of a musical curriculum.
Chops.
Chops are like a fill, Imbut more intense. We will teach you some chops and then how to expand and modify your chops so that they sound super different from what you start with. That will help you get more mileage out of each chop.
Genre Studies.
We will discuss and then practice how to play different genres of music with authenticity and proper style. We will also discuss the top musicians of whatever instrument is being learned and discuss their best practices, style, and what we can learn from them.
Audition Preparation
One of the best ways to get ready for an audition is have a professional help you prepare, practice, and know what the judge is looking for. We love helping our students succeed and we have a great track record doing just that.
Location and Hours
Pilsen Music is the go-to spot for music lessons and classes in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. We offer personalized piano, guitar, and voice lessons, along with group piano labs, rock band classes, and fun, engaging music classes for little ones.
Whether you're aiming to learn piano, pick up guitar, or strengthen your singing voice, our team of friendly, talented instructors is here to help. And to make it even easier to get started, we offer trial lessons—experience a class before committing!
We are conveniently located by Casa Del Pueblo, Pilsen Public Library, La Michoacana Premium, and more right in the heart of Pilsen.
Our Address
1870 S Blue Island Ave
Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60608
(872)-218-8696
[email protected]
Hours (by appointment only)
10 AM - 9 PM Sunday
10 AM - 9 PM Monday
10 AM - 9 PM Tuesday
10 AM - 9 PM Wednesday
10 AM - 9 PM Thursday
10 AM - 9 PM Friday
10 AM - 9 PM Saturday
Whether you're aiming to learn piano, pick up guitar, or strengthen your singing voice, our team of friendly, talented instructors is here to help. And to make it even easier to get started, we offer trial lessons—experience a class before committing!
We are conveniently located by Casa Del Pueblo, Pilsen Public Library, La Michoacana Premium, and more right in the heart of Pilsen.
Our Address
1870 S Blue Island Ave
Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60608
(872)-218-8696
[email protected]
Hours (by appointment only)
10 AM - 9 PM Sunday
10 AM - 9 PM Monday
10 AM - 9 PM Tuesday
10 AM - 9 PM Wednesday
10 AM - 9 PM Thursday
10 AM - 9 PM Friday
10 AM - 9 PM Saturday
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