Yasmien a - Voice, Piano & Guitar - Indivudual and Group Lessons
Yasmien A is a singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist originally from the
Chicagoland area. She recently graduated from The School for Music Vocations in
Creston, Iowa, where she had the opportunity to work with and open for Grammy-
nominated musicians. She was also one of five members of the vocal jazz ensemble,
Audio Radiance, where she toured alongside her colleagues all around the midwest.
She is currently working towards her degree in Music Education. She
has also been studying the Maqam—the traditional music theory of the Middle East. As
a primarily classically trained musician, Yasmeen brings many classical techniques and
fundamentals into her teaching style. She has also become well rounded in classical,
jazz, pop, musical theatre, and Arabic music genres over the years.
With nearly three years of teaching experience, Yasmeen is passionate about
helping students explore and develop their musical abilities while sharing the joy and
transformative power of music.
Chicagoland area. She recently graduated from The School for Music Vocations in
Creston, Iowa, where she had the opportunity to work with and open for Grammy-
nominated musicians. She was also one of five members of the vocal jazz ensemble,
Audio Radiance, where she toured alongside her colleagues all around the midwest.
She is currently working towards her degree in Music Education. She
has also been studying the Maqam—the traditional music theory of the Middle East. As
a primarily classically trained musician, Yasmeen brings many classical techniques and
fundamentals into her teaching style. She has also become well rounded in classical,
jazz, pop, musical theatre, and Arabic music genres over the years.
With nearly three years of teaching experience, Yasmeen is passionate about
helping students explore and develop their musical abilities while sharing the joy and
transformative power of music.
Katrina Majewska
Katrina Majewska prioritizes making her students feel safe and seen in their individual learning styles. She’s pedagogically trained to make both classical and contemporary music learning attainable to students of any age or background.
Katrina started her study of music at the age of 9. In 2019, she earned her European musician’s certificate in flute studies after completing 11 years of Polish music schools. She moved to Chicago in 2020, and since then has been working towards completing her Bachelors in Music with a Composition emphasis. She’s trained in voice, piano, choral conducting, songwriting, composing, music theory, flute. Katrina is also a commissioned composer, she sings in an indie band, and has released music on Spotify. She has written and produced a stage musical. Her original choral pieces have been performed by her college choir on tour.
Katrina is committed to accommodating her students learning needs. She designs her lessons to help them feel confident and comfortable in their musicianship, and to help her students discover and be proud of their own musical abilities.
Katrina started her study of music at the age of 9. In 2019, she earned her European musician’s certificate in flute studies after completing 11 years of Polish music schools. She moved to Chicago in 2020, and since then has been working towards completing her Bachelors in Music with a Composition emphasis. She’s trained in voice, piano, choral conducting, songwriting, composing, music theory, flute. Katrina is also a commissioned composer, she sings in an indie band, and has released music on Spotify. She has written and produced a stage musical. Her original choral pieces have been performed by her college choir on tour.
Katrina is committed to accommodating her students learning needs. She designs her lessons to help them feel confident and comfortable in their musicianship, and to help her students discover and be proud of their own musical abilities.
Jason Colón - Violin and Piano
Jason Colón is a Violin and Piano teacher from Dallas, Texas. After studying Music Performance in Violin at the University of North Texas as an Undergraduate and at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music as a Graduate Assistant, he now teaches in Chicago. As a classically trained musician of over 19 years, Jason provides a flexible, yet comprehensive approach to teaching.
kit graham - voice and Piano
Kit Graham is a Chicago based musician who takes a sophisticated, yet witty and soulful perspective to timeless standards and classic songwriting. Kit has studied at the southern Iowa music program, School for Music Vocations. She has studied jazz and classical harmony extensively, while picking up new instruments and expanding her musical vocabulary. She is primarily a vocalist, as her unique tone and emotive voice tells heartfelt and powerful stories with each song she sings. As for the piano, she displays a gentle, yet commanding touch as she explores jazz harmony, pop and R&B accompaniment, and intimate songwriting tactics. She also has a passion for classical piano, specifically romantic and impressionist solo pieces, which translate into her piano playing style and compositions. Kit can transform a room into an intimate setting with her performances, conveying vulnerable topics and emotions through her playing. She draws inspiration from artists such as Carole King, Phoebe King, Laura Nyro, Cass Elliott, and more.
Eric Cavallo - Guitar, Piano & Percussion
Eric James Cavallo is a fun and enthusiastic guitar teacher who brings a wealth of experience and a passion for music to his students. With a background in music studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a recording degree from the SAE Institute of Technology, Eric combines academic knowledge with practical skills to provide comprehensive and engaging lessons.
Fluent in both French and Spanish, Eric can connect with a diverse range of students, making learning accessible and enjoyable for everyone. He credits some of his early musical inspiration to the game "Rock Band," which helped to spark his love for music and set him on the path to becoming a versatile musician and dedicated teacher.
Now teaching at Pilsen Music and throughout the Chicagoland area, Eric is committed to helping his students explore their musical interests and achieve their goals. His lessons are tailored to each student's unique needs and preferences, ensuring a personalized and fun learning experience.
Join Eric at Pilsen Music and discover the joy of playing guitar, piano, and more with a teacher who is as passionate about teaching as he is about music.
Fluent in both French and Spanish, Eric can connect with a diverse range of students, making learning accessible and enjoyable for everyone. He credits some of his early musical inspiration to the game "Rock Band," which helped to spark his love for music and set him on the path to becoming a versatile musician and dedicated teacher.
Now teaching at Pilsen Music and throughout the Chicagoland area, Eric is committed to helping his students explore their musical interests and achieve their goals. His lessons are tailored to each student's unique needs and preferences, ensuring a personalized and fun learning experience.
Join Eric at Pilsen Music and discover the joy of playing guitar, piano, and more with a teacher who is as passionate about teaching as he is about music.
Owen Garcia - Piano & Percussion
Owen Garcia is a piano, drums and percussion instructor who specializes in Jazz, Pop/Rock, Latin, Classical, and World Music. Fluent in both Espanol and English, Owen is a graduate of Elmhurst University with degrees in music performance and production. He has been playing percussion and piano for the majority of his life and is dedicated to passing along his knowledge and love for music to students young and old alike.
Corinne Klein - Voice, Piano, Early Childhood Music
Corinne Klein is a composer, musician and educator based in Pilsen. She is currently completing her BM in Composition and Vocal Music Education at DePaul University. Corinne has guest taught across the Chicago Public Schools and is committed to fostering a love of non-traditional music making within every student she has the privilege of working with. Having extensively studied composition, K-12 education, and classical vocal technique, Corinne creates a unique and enriching music program for each and every student designed to unlock their true voice.
Corinne is an international award-winning choral composer and has worked with ensembles including the Yale University Glee Club, DePaul Choirs, ~Nois Saxophone Quartet, Pyrenean String Quartet, sfSound, along with various local and student performers. She held a one year composition residency with the Chicago based non-profit LYNX Project for their 2023 Amplify Series, a program connecting Autistic poets, composers and performers across the globe through art song.
Corinne is an international award-winning choral composer and has worked with ensembles including the Yale University Glee Club, DePaul Choirs, ~Nois Saxophone Quartet, Pyrenean String Quartet, sfSound, along with various local and student performers. She held a one year composition residency with the Chicago based non-profit LYNX Project for their 2023 Amplify Series, a program connecting Autistic poets, composers and performers across the globe through art song.
Angelo Nottoli - Guitar AND Piano - Group And Individual Lessons
Angelo Nottoli is a Chicago-based composer, guitarist, pianist, audio engineer, and music educator. He received his Master's of Music in Music Composition for Film from the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program in Seattle, Washington. Musical styles Angelo teaches range from Classical, Avante-Garde, Electronic/Ambient, Jazz, Punk/Rock, Soul/R&B, and Hip-hop.
Throughout Angelo's musical career, he has collaborated with many filmmakers across the globe to write and record original film scores to bring their artistic visions to life. Furthermore, he has collaborated with many live orchestras, such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago's Composer Orchestra, and Seattle Philharmonic, for many pieces he has written on multiple film projects and concert compositions.
Angelo's goal is to bring students' creativity to the forefront. He teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced players, where we will develop skills to push their musical boundaries beyond what they thought was possible.
Throughout Angelo's musical career, he has collaborated with many filmmakers across the globe to write and record original film scores to bring their artistic visions to life. Furthermore, he has collaborated with many live orchestras, such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago's Composer Orchestra, and Seattle Philharmonic, for many pieces he has written on multiple film projects and concert compositions.
Angelo's goal is to bring students' creativity to the forefront. He teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced players, where we will develop skills to push their musical boundaries beyond what they thought was possible.
Will Gingrich - Piano, Guitar, Bass & Drums
Will Gingrich is a seasoned drummer and percussionist with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. With extensive experience in both drum set and classical percussion, Will has honed his skills under the guidance of renowned instructors like Ernie Adams and Jordan Kamps. He brings a wealth of knowledge to his teaching, having directed music programs at School of Rock Arlington Heights, where he guided students of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities.
Will’s teaching style is dynamic and adaptable, focusing on the individual needs of each student, whether they're just starting out or looking to advance their skills. His professional experience includes performances with the Taylor Street Organ Trio and Xtreme Cover Bands, giving him real-world insight that he shares with his students. Will is dedicated to fostering a love for music in his students and helping them reach their full potential, whether through private lessons in drums, guitar, or bass, or leading band rehearsals and performances. His passion for music and education makes him a valuable mentor for anyone looking to develop their musical abilities.
Will’s teaching style is dynamic and adaptable, focusing on the individual needs of each student, whether they're just starting out or looking to advance their skills. His professional experience includes performances with the Taylor Street Organ Trio and Xtreme Cover Bands, giving him real-world insight that he shares with his students. Will is dedicated to fostering a love for music in his students and helping them reach their full potential, whether through private lessons in drums, guitar, or bass, or leading band rehearsals and performances. His passion for music and education makes him a valuable mentor for anyone looking to develop their musical abilities.
SAMuel Barsi - Guitar, Piano, VOice & Drum Set
"I want to inspire my students to love music and discover their best selves. The reason I started teaching music was because I had a teacher that almost cost me my love of music. Now music is such a huge part of my life, I would be missing out on so much!" - Sam Barsi, Founder, Pilsen Music Studio
Samuel Barsi, raised in a musical family, initially pursued piano at age 6 but lost interest due to perceived inadequacy and poor teaching practices. His passion for music revived when he embraced his family's musical fervor, joining the school band as a brass player and learning the drums in his spare time. For Sam's drumming career, transitioning to a pop/rock band in grade 8 marked the beginning of Sam's performing experience. Sam spent high school playing with his rock band in his home town and around the surrounding area. Sam was also active in the school band earning awards at solo and ensemble contest, marching band contests, and more. Word of musical excellence circulated the hallways of his high school and then teaching friends to play drums revealed Sam's passion for teaching. Since, Sam has become a college-educated, seasoned professional teacher and drummer. With extensive experience and collaborations with notable musicians, Sam employs a three-pillared teaching approach. Prospective students are invited to schedule a trial lesson to experience his effective and personalized methodology.
Sam also manages https://samslessons.com.
Samuel Barsi, raised in a musical family, initially pursued piano at age 6 but lost interest due to perceived inadequacy and poor teaching practices. His passion for music revived when he embraced his family's musical fervor, joining the school band as a brass player and learning the drums in his spare time. For Sam's drumming career, transitioning to a pop/rock band in grade 8 marked the beginning of Sam's performing experience. Sam spent high school playing with his rock band in his home town and around the surrounding area. Sam was also active in the school band earning awards at solo and ensemble contest, marching band contests, and more. Word of musical excellence circulated the hallways of his high school and then teaching friends to play drums revealed Sam's passion for teaching. Since, Sam has become a college-educated, seasoned professional teacher and drummer. With extensive experience and collaborations with notable musicians, Sam employs a three-pillared teaching approach. Prospective students are invited to schedule a trial lesson to experience his effective and personalized methodology.
Sam also manages https://samslessons.com.
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. If you live in McKinley Park, West Loop, University Village, Near West Side, Little Italy, Tri Taylor, Little Village, China Town, or Bronzeville, we are just a short trip away.
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. If you live in McKinley Park, West Loop, University Village, Near West Side, Little Italy, Tri Taylor, Little Village, China Town, or Bronzeville, we are just a short trip away.
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
Location, Hours & Contact | Pilsen Music Chicago
Pilsen Music is the go-to spot for music lessons in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. We offer piano, guitar, violin, voice, and fun group classes for kids and adults. Trial lessons available!
📍 Address: 1870 S Blue Island Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60608
📞 Phone: (872) 218-8696 | 📧 [email protected]
🕙 Hours: Daily 10 AM – 9 PM (by appointment only)
Conveniently located near Casa Del Pueblo, Pilsen Public Library & La Michoacana Premium.
📍 Address: 1870 S Blue Island Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60608
📞 Phone: (872) 218-8696 | 📧 [email protected]
🕙 Hours: Daily 10 AM – 9 PM (by appointment only)
Conveniently located near Casa Del Pueblo, Pilsen Public Library & La Michoacana Premium.
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