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Serving Wicker Park

Piano and Voice Lessons
just east of Wicker Park.

If you live in Wicker Park, the Music with Nick studio is the closest private music studio you can find — a short bus or 15-minute walk from the Damen Blue Line stop — or 10 minutes from Division, in Ukrainian Village at Erie & Hoyne. Adult and teen students, all levels, real piano and voice instruction from a working Chicago musician.

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Nick Olynciw — private piano teacher serving Wicker Park, Chicago
Getting from Wicker Park to the studio

A short trip from anywhere in Wicker Park.

The studio sits at Erie & Hoyne in Ukrainian Village — just east of Wicker Park. Full address and door instructions go out by email after your trial or first lesson is booked — or email Nick if you want directions first.

Blue Line

15-minute walk from Damen, or 10-min from Division. Closer to your apartment than most rehearsal spaces.

Bus

The 66 Chicago bus runs straight through Wicker Park to Hoyne. The 50 Damen drops you 5 minutes from the studio.

Bike or walk

1.5 miles from the heart of Wicker Park. An easy walk in spring/fall, a short bike in summer.

Driving

Free street parking on Hoyne and Erie almost any time. Quicker than driving to a Loop teacher.

Who books lessons from Wicker Park

Most Wicker Park students fall into a few groups.

Wicker Park students often come for one of three things — (1) coming back to piano after years away and wanting something that takes the music seriously rather than method-book exercises, (2) picking up voice work specifically for pop, R&B, jazz, or musical theater rather than classical, or (3) finally taking lessons after years of being self-taught and hitting a ceiling.

Lessons are private — one student, one teacher, 50 minutes per session. Pricing runs from a single lesson ($125) up to the Semester Pack ($1,600 for 16). The most common starting point is the 4-Lesson Pack at $450, which gets you four lessons spread over four to eight weeks to see if the fit's right.

The easiest first step is a free 15-minute intro call. We talk about what you're trying to play, where you are now, and whether the studio's the right fit. No audition, no pressure.

Common questions

Quick answers for Wicker Park students.

How long does it take from Wicker Park?

About 5 minutes by car down Damen, or one ride on the 50 Damen bus. From the Damen Blue Line stop it’s one stop to Division plus a 10-minute walk.

Do you teach adult beginners?

Yes, adult beginners are the studio’s most common student. Lessons are built around the music you actually want to play from the first session, whether you’ve never touched a key or you’re coming back after years away.

What do lessons cost?

A 30-minute piano trial is $25. After that, a single 50-minute lesson is $125, and packs bring the rate down: $112.50 per lesson in the 4-pack, $106.25 in the 8-pack, and $100 in the 16-lesson Semester Pack. All pack credits are valid one year from purchase.

What students say

5.0 on Google · teaching adults & teens since 2012

★★★★★
“He always provides repertoire that matches your current level while still challenging you to grow technically and musically. Excellent at guiding students through improvisation in a way that feels approachable and rewarding.”
Giuliano G.
Adult pianist
★★★★★
“He’s done an amazing job at building my skills and understanding from the ground up. He paces what I am learning very well so that it can feel challenging but doable.”
Cass H.
Jazz piano student
★★★★★
“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.”
Amee M.
Parent · voice & musical theater student

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Piano & voice lessons in Wicker Park.
Try piano with a $25 lesson, or book a free call about voice. Trial students get first access to fall lesson slots.
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Fall 2026 enrollment

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The studio holds 24 weekly lesson times. When fall enrollment opens, the list hears first — before ads, before anyone else.

One or two emails before fall. No spam, ever.

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