Taught by people
with Friday gigs.

Clara opened Maplewood in 2014 after ten years teaching out of her Logan Square apartment. She plays in a piano trio on weekends and still teaches four days a week.

Marcus has toured with three indie bands and played thousands of Chicago club nights. He teaches the way he learned: by ear first, then filling in the theory.

Sofia sings with a professional choral ensemble and music-directs a youth theater company. Her students sing in tune, on time and with something to say.

Daniel plays violin in a regional orchestra and started teaching strings to his younger cousins at fourteen. He is especially good with very young beginners.

Nina has played drums for gospel choirs, jazz trios and a funk band that still plays every Friday. She teaches groove first and chops second.

Owen writes music for short films and podcasts and teaches theory as a practical toolkit. His students leave every term with a finished piece.