Jazz, pop, and contemporary piano, plus voice rooted in Somatic Voicework™. Adult beginners and returners welcome. Never too late, no judgment, no exams. Just the music you actually want to play.
Voice student? Book your first lesson →
Adults who always meant to learn, teens who want a teacher who’ll let them play the music they actually love, and singers who want to sound like themselves. If the music you want to play matters to you, there’s a place here for you.
Focused, themed study built around a single goal. Each path runs on weekly 50-minute lessons at $100 per lesson with semester enrollment, your weekly time reserved all term.
For adult beginners and teens who want to play the songs they actually love. Chord voicings, accompaniment, playing by ear.
For players ready to cross into jazz. Voicings, comping, the blues, improvisation, and a standard you can play.
Eight weeks of contemporary voice technique. Somatic Voicework™-grounded. Pop, R&B, jazz, musical theater welcome.
You won’t be reassigned. You won’t restart with someone new when a studio’s hiring cycle shifts. The teacher who learns where you’re stuck on Tuesday is the same one who picks up the thread the Tuesday after that, and the Tuesday after that.
“Nicholas was my daughter’s voice teacher and my son’s piano teacher when they were in high school and junior high…”
Amee M. · Parent of voice & piano students
Two kids, two instruments, one teacher, several years. That kind of continuity is why real musical progress compounds.
The schedule flexes both ways. Your week moves, the lesson moves with it. The cadence stays consistent without making either of us hostage to it.
Nick teaches and performs, regularly, professionally, at venues across Chicago. Lessons come from someone actively inside the music, on real instruments: acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3.
“He fostered a true love of music and learning. We are so grateful for the positive impact he had. I would highly recommend him to any family looking for a warm, engaging, and talented instructor.”
“He was instrumental in teaching my son to sight-read and develop his own voice on the piano. Five stars plus!”
“Nicholas was my daughter’s voice teacher… For her, this meant audition preparation for musical theatre and choir, but also allowing her to celebrate her love of Taylor Swift. He’s very perceptive at quickly getting to know a student as a unique individual.”
“My children have been taking lessons for years and we have gone through many for various reasons. So when Nicholas came along, we knew right away how amazing he was.”
Your first lesson is a full 50 minutes. No audition, no judgment. We get to the bottom of how your voice works, and you leave with real things to practice.
Book your first lesson →Not ready? Have a question first? Email me and I’ll reply personally.
Piano student? Try a $25 trial lesson →
Honest, practical writing on learning piano and voice as an adult, from a working musician.
What a $25 Trial Lesson Actually Looks LikeExactly what the trial looks like, minute by minute.How Long Does It Take an Adult to Learn Piano?A straight answer on realistic timelines.How to Practice Piano With a Full-Time JobA practice system built for a busy calendar.The studio holds 24 weekly lesson times, one student each. Weekday evenings fill first; afternoons from 3pm are wide open. Join the list and I’ll tell you what’s still free.
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