Piano Music Teachers – Currently Available @ AMI
All Ages & Levels – Campuses @ Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, St Charles, Geneva, IL
American Music Institute – located in Chicago and western suburbs, currently has these music teachers available: Olivia Tsai, Jordan Brown, Lisa Buhelos, Georgia Jacobson, Emma Iacovella. Our faculty members are available for lessons on campus, virtual and in-home. AMI Campuses are located in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Geneva, and St. Charles, IL. Schedule a trial lesson today with an AMI Faculty Member… AMI@amimusic.org / 630-850-850 / REGISTER
PIANO / VOICE TEACHERS
Olivia Tsai – Piano – Available Mondays – Clarendon Hills
Dr. Olivia is an associate professor of VanderCook College of Music and Steinway Teacher through the prestigious STEP Program. She has performed as a soloist with the QingDao Concert Hall Orchestra, Southern Illinois Symphony, and Highland Park Strings, and served as staff pianist and faculty at major international festivals in the U.S., Brazil, and Portugal. Author of Schubert’s Piano Trios (Scholar’s Press, 2014), she co-founded the Yang and Olivia Foundation to promote cultural exchange and diversity through classical music. Read more..
Ivona Kesic – Voice / Piano – Available Saturdays – Clarendon Hills
Ivona Kesic holds her Master’s degree in Piano Pedagogy from Northeastern Illinois University. Originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, she has attended masterclasses with esteemed European pianists and has won the Elyse J. Mach Concerto Competition. With over a decade of teaching experience, Ivona has taught students of all ages, from beginners to advanced pianists and is known for her creative, student-centered approach, always finding innovative ways to tackle technical and musical challenges. Read more..
Jordan Brown – Voice / Piano – Available Mon – Clarendon Hills / Virtual / In-Home
Jordan Brown holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Northwestern–St. Paul, and has built a dynamic career as a performer and teacher. In 2022, Jordan helped establish Rochester, Minnesota’s first opera company, The Hometown Opera Company. Jordan is committed to expanding access to high-quality vocal education in his community and creating meaningful musical opportunities for singers of all backgrounds. Read more..
Lisa Buhelos – Voice / Piano – Available Mon / Tues / Thur – Clarendon Hills / Virtual / In-Home
Lisa Buhelos is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana where she received her master’s in vocal performance, piano and literature. As a crossover performer in both opera and musical theatre, Buhelos has performed in both operas and musicals and hopes to teach students to become proficient in multiple styles. She believes in creating a lesson plan that will allow for students to sing the genres they are interested in while also providing a strong foundation. Read more..
Georgia Jacobson – Voice / Piano – Available Sat – Clarendon Hills / Virtual / In-Home
Georgia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Voice Performance from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and a Master of Music and Artist Diploma in Opera Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), where she was a scholarship recipient and awarded the Sam Adams Award. Committed to fostering music education, Georgia has taught private voice and piano lessons to students of diverse ages and abilities, emphasizing technical development and artistic expression in a supportive environment. Read more..
Emma Iacovella – Voice / Piano / Trumpet – Available Tues, Thur & Sat – Clarendon Hills / Downers Grove / In-Home
Emma Iacovella (Voice/Brass/Piano) received her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance at Kansas State University. Despite focusing her degree on Voice, she continued to play the Trumpet and French Horn in various bands. Emma is dedicated to nurturing the holistic development of her students. She focuses on instilling a growth mindset, promoting resilience, perseverance, and a belief in their full potential. Read more..
About American Music Institute (AMI)
American Music Institute is a leading music education institution dedicated to fostering a love for music and providing high-quality instruction to students of all instruments, ages, genres and levels. AMI Campuses are located in Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Geneva and St. Charles, IL. For more information about enrolling in lessons or any of AMI’s programs, please us CONTACT FORM or reach out via phone (630) 850-8505 / email AMI@amimusic.org