Joe Arteaga  Drum Set / Hand percussion

 Joe Arteaga is one of our most senior instructors.  Joe has taught at the High School  and Professional level for over 10 years.  One of the most sought-after drummers in Chicago, he has sat in with bands in every genre from Rock to Jazz and from Folk to World Music and has recorded with many of Chicago's leading musicians.  Joe's teaching technique incorporates styles from many popular percussionist performing today and throughout music history.  As an expert chart reader, Joe can coach students from grade school bands through College.  
 Ericka Russo   Piano

 

 David James  Fiddle / Hammered Dulcimer / Whistle / Bodhran

 David James is one of the most innovative music teachers around. He has developed a method that has students playing quickly. David incorpo­rates theory and structure in an easy to understand style. His enthusiasm is infectious and his collection of tunes legendary.  David won the prestigious All-Ireland competition on hammered dulcimer twice, and has performed with some of the best Celtic musicians in the world.  Catch David at tiompanalley.com

 Ed McGrath  Guitar / Piano / Composition

Ed McGrath is a graduate of DePaul University, Magna Gum laude in Music Composition. Ed studied piano and composition with Man Swain arid Alexander Tcherephin.  He has also studied with many guitar legends such as Richard Pick, Joe Pass, Frank Dawson, Manuel Lopes-Ramos and many others. Ed was also soloist with the Dc Paul University guitar ensemble and guitarist with the Neil Dunlap Big Band. lie is currently the guitar instructor at lit and the Chicago City Colleges.

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 Anna Stange  Guitar / Piano / Children's music

Anna Stange has an extensive background in children's music education and is instrumental in training and running our Children's music program. She has her degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Integrating Music in the Curriculum from Governors State University. Anna began her teach­ing career at the Old Town School Of Folk Music and now teaches kindergarten. She conducts work­shops and performs at many venues and festivals including Fox Valley, Warrenville and the University of Chicago Folk Fest.

 Steve Haberichter  Guitar / Mandolin / Beginner Banjo / Bluegrass / Blues

 Paul Petraitis  Guitar / Bass / Classis Rock / Blues

ANNA STANGE
GUITAR · PIANO · CHILDREN'S MUSIC

Anna Stange has an extensive background in children's music education and is instrumental in training and running our Children's music program. She has her degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Integrating Music in the Curriculum from Governors State University. Anna began her teach­ing career at the Old Town School Of Folk Music and now teaches kindergarten. She conducts work­shops and performs at many venues and festivals including Fox Valley, Warrenville and the Univer­sity of Chicago Folk Fest.

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