String Music Teachers Available at AMI
Violin / Guitar / Cello / Bass / Viola – All Ages & Levels – Campuses @ Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, St Charles, Geneva, IL
American Music Institute located in Chicago and the western suburbs, currently offers lessons with outstanding string music teachers, including Yang Liu, Bing Jing Yu, Remus Badea, Marley Haller, Joe Bauer, Silje Sevcech, Jason Colon, Michel Domingue, Ryan Koranda, Jon Gould, and Steve Suvada. Additionally, our faculty members teach on campus, virtually, and through in-home lessons. AMI campuses are located in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Geneva, and St. Charles, Illinois. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced musician, schedule a trial lesson today with an AMI faculty member. Contact us at AMI@amimusic.org or call (630) 850-8505 to register. REGISTER
Violin & Viola Teachers
Yang Liu – Violin – Available Mon – Clarendon Hills
Yang Liu is the first prize winner of the International Artists Award Competition, the Medici International Music Competition, China’s National Violin Competition, and a prize winner of the Twelfth International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. He studied at the Central Conservatory in Beijing, China, and at the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati. Furthermore, he has performed as a soloist with world-renowned orchestras and released the award-winning album “Song of Nostalgia”. He is a founder of the Yang and Olivia Foundation and Momento Virtuosi. Read more..
Bing Jing Yu – Violin / Viola – Available Sat – Clarendon Hills / Downers Grove
Bing Jing Yu received her Artist Diploma from New England Conservatory. She performs with the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, where she has served as acting Concert Master and acting Assistant Concertmaster. She works with students of all ages and skill levels. In addition, she believes in meeting every student where they are while providing the support and challenge needed for success. Read More..
Remus Badea – Violin / Viola – Available Thur – Geneva / Virtual
Remus Badea received his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music (CCM) in Violin Performance. He is a Chicago native, concert violinist, and educator. In addition, he performs regularly as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and concertmaster. Currently, the concertmaster of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Badea, is the Executive Director of the American Music Institute. Read more..
More Violin & Viola Faculty
Marley Haller – Violin / Viola – Available Mon – Clarendon Hills
Marley completed her Bachelor of Music degree at Northwestern University and her Master of Music degree at UW-Madison. She is a member of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, and the concertmaster of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra in Arlington Heights. Also, Marley enjoys working with composers and has premiered several new works with the Fonema Consort, a new music group based in Chicago that explores music that pushes the limits of the human voice. Read more..
Jason Colon – Violin / Piano – Available Wed / Thur – Clarendon Hills / Downers Grove / In-Home
Jason studied Music Performance on the Violin at the University of North Texas as an Undergraduate and at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music as a Graduate Assistant. In addition, as a classically trained musician, he provides a flexible yet comprehensive approach to teaching. With years of experience teaching privately as well as in both public and community music schools, he aims to inspire a generation of musicians and help them find their place in the musical world. Read more..
Michel Domingue – Violin / Viola – Available Mon – Clarendon Hills / Virtual
Michel Domingue received his Bachelor’s from McGill University. Alongside performing as a classical violinist/violist, he has also performed as a singer and guitarist doing jazz, Broadway, and Country music. Michel has been teaching violin, viola, piano, and guitar to students of all ages for over 20 years in conservatories, elementary schools, and high schools. His approach to lessons is to help the student learn to play with a beautiful sound and solid technique that will encourage them to practice daily. Read more..
Cello, Bass & Multi-Instrument Teachers
Joe Bauer – Bass / Cello / Piano – Available Thur – Clarendon Hills / Downers Grove / In-Home
Joe Bauer received a Master of Music in String Performance from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Music in Double Bass Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He is a tenured member of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. His students have been accepted into leading music programs, including the Berklee College of Music. In addition, his teaching philosophy centers on building a strong technical foundation that enables expressive and nuanced sound production. Read more..
Silje Sevcech – Bass / Cello / Guitar / Piano – Available Wed / Sat – Clarendon Hills / Downers Grove / In-Home
Silje Sevcech is a bassist who received their Bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University under the instruction of Trevor Jones. Silje currently performs around Chicago, either as a bassist or playing their original music with a string quartet. As an educator, Silje builds a strong musical foundation for every student. Additionally, lessons focus on technique, effective practice habits, and developing a lifelong appreciation for music. Read More..
Ryan Koranda – Cello / Guitar – Available Wed – Clarendon Hills
Mr. Koranda holds his bachelor’s degree in music from Illinois State University and his master’s degree in cello performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. With a serious pedagogical passion, Ryan greatly enjoys teaching all ages and helping them achieve their lifelong goals through music. His students have performed in part of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s Rising Star Showcase, the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra, and ILMEA All-State orchestras. Read more..
Guitar, & Ukulele Faculty
Jon Gould – Guitar / Ukulele / Drums – Available Tues & Sat – Clarendon Hills
Jon Gould graduated from The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, where he received his Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies. Jon has recorded and performed with dozens of artists at some of the most well-known venues and festivals around the world. Inspired by those who had led him in becoming a musician, Jon began teaching students of all skill levels and ages in the Chicagoland area and has been for the past 16 years. Read more..
Steve Suvada – Guitar – Available Mon / Wed / Sat – Online Lessons
Guitarist Steven Suvada has performed with over 30 orchestras nationwide and was recently a featured soloist with the Joffrey Ballet. A graduate of DePaul University under Richard Pick, he has appeared at major venues like Orchestra Hall and taught master classes across the country. Also, a composer and recording artist, Suvada has collaborated with Rosemary Clooney, Lou Rawls, and Oprah Winfrey, and currently teaches at Elmhurst College, Harper College, and Loyola University. 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. In addition, AMI Campuses are located in Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Geneva, and St. Charles, IL. Also, for more information about enrolling in lessons or any of AMI’s programs, please use CONTACT FORM or reach out via phone (630) 850-8505 / email AMI@amimusic.org