Next openings for new students starting April 15th.

free educational parent session on setting up an ideal home environment for music study — coming soon!

Current Students:
If you need to reach me urgently, I am available via text only between 10am and 7pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Otherwise, please use email for a quicker response!


LATEST PICTURES and VIDEOS

Studio Recital, February 25, 2024.
Chicago

Congratulations Anthony and Orson on receiving gold medals in this year’s Sonata-Sonatina festival!
Congratulations to Adara on being approved to graduate Suzuki book 3! congratulations to anthony and orson on being approved to graduate suzuki book 2! information on these upcoming recitals coming soon!

CALENDAR

Spring

March 1: Tuition Due
Spring Break: March 18-30
Week of April 1: Group Classes in lieu of private lessons!
April 4, 5 & 6: Lessons by appointment for spring break conflicts
April 3: Roberta Savler Contest Deadline (Latinx Composer Year) $70
April 14 at the Fine Arts Building: Roberta Savler Latinx Composer Contest
May 1: Composition Festival Deadline ($45 per manuscript)
Week of May 13: Group Classes in lieu of private lessons!
May 16, 17 & 18: Lessons by appointment for spring break conflicts
May 18, 3pm: Composition Festival Forum and Recital Date

Summer

June 1: Tuition Due
June 4: Summer Quarter Begins (registration for 8 weeks required)
July 4: No Lessons
July 8-14: No Lessons


Links and Resources:

Help Blog

Help Blog

For Prospective Students:

Lessons for Adults
Lessons for Children
Suzuki Lessons Overview
Suzuki Piano Book 1 Recording for download.
My Suzuki Teaching Philosophy.
My Background.
When we’re ready to start, register for lessons here.

For current students:

Current FaithSlaker Music Swap List (updated January 9, 2024)
Policies and Procedures + Continuing Students Registration Form
Suzuki Piano Book 1 Recording for download.
Suzuki Piano Book 2 Recording for download.
Suzuki Piano Book 3 Recording for download.
Suzuki, Royal Conservatory, and Manuscript Paper Books for purchase.
Magnetic Staff to purchase.
Please familiarize yourself with our studio’s Recital Procedures.
Scholarships: The Music for All Program

for music institute of chicago students:

Music Institute Fall Scheduling Form
Link to Music Institute Academic Calendar
Music Institute of Chicago Suzuki Family Resources Page.

additional resources:

Basic Rules for Piano Care.
How to properly clean your piano. Steinway Piano Cleaning.
Books I Recommend: READ!
Which Musical Era best describes your personality? Take the quiz, designed by a group of my advanced level students.
For Up-To-Date information, pictures and Live-Streaming of events, see the FaithSlaker Music Facebook page.

SUZUKI GRADUATIONS GALLERY : Congratulations to all students in this Gallery for their perseverance, commitment, and true musicality!

FaithSlaker Music is on Yelp! Feel free to check it out and leave a review HERE!
FaithSlaker Music was voted as one of the top 18 places to get piano lessons in Chicago in 2022! See it here!
FaithSlaker Music was voted by EXPERTISE.COM one of the top 20 places for piano lessons in Chicago, 2019!


Journal Article: American Suzuki Journal Vol 52, No.1: A Year in Oaxaca

Royal Conservatory of Music Certified Teacher