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We offer a clean, safe and educational atmosphere in which to grow, regardless of age or skill level. Our teachers have experience, educational backgrounds, and professional musicianship and are eager to share their knowledge, skills, and talents with you. Whether your goal is to become a professional player, just learn enough to play as a hobby, or to supplement your school's instrumental program, we can help you reach your potential. Our tuition structure ensures teacher consistency and quality.
Lessons consist of one private, thirty-minute lesson per week held at the same day and time each week. Please read the complete policy outlined below carefully and feel free to ask questions prior to enrollment. We are available to help you in any way needed with your enrollment and study needs.
GUITAR - ELECTRIC BASS - STRING BASS - UKULELE - PIANO KEYBOARD - MANDOLIN - BANJO - DRUMS - VOICE
SAXOPHONE - CLARINET - FLUTE - LAP STEEL
MALLET PERCUSSION - MUSIC THEORY
AnDréa James
Voice - Piano
Teaching experience - 15 years
Batavia location
John Swickert
Guitar - Ukulele - Beginning Piano
Teaching experience - 24 years
Aurora location
Adam Bockman
Bass Guitar - Guitar
Teaching experience - 21 years
Aurora location
Ken Mandat
Guitar
Batavia location
Brian Tredup
Guitar - Bass - Mandolin - Ukulele Batavia location
Ed Breckenfeld
Drums
Batavia location
Joe Marinacci
Guitar
Batavia location
Andrew Hix
Drums
Teaching experience - 40 years
Batavia location
Margaret Fox
Voice - Beginning piano
Teaching Experience -18 years
Batavia location
Guitar - Mandolin - Ukulele
Teaching experience - 21 years
Aurora location
Zach Petritsch
Frank Loria
Guitar - Banjo - Mandolin
Teaching experience - 20 years Aurora location
Sam Hubbell
Guitar - Mandolin - Banjo
Teaching experience - 33 years
Aurora and Batavia locations
Steve Bitte
Drums
Teaching experience - 15 years
Aurora location
Jeremy Schmidt
Bass Guitar - Guitar
Teaching experience - 15 years
Aurora and Batavia locations
Larry Harris
Piano
Batavia location
Saxophone -Clarinet - Flute
Teaching experience - 26 years Aurora and Batavia locations
Bill Fornari
Vicki Linich
Piano - Voice
Teaching experience - 20 years
Aurora location
Guitar - Classical Guitar - Ukulele -
Tenor (4-string) Banjo
Teaching experience - 12 years Aurora and Batavia locations
Matt O'Brien
Hershyl Edwards
Drums - Voice
Teaching experience - 12 years
Aurora location
Jeanne Fornari
Voice
Teaching experience - 10 years
Batavia location
Jeanne Fornari, Soprano
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10 years teaching experience in all genres including pop, rock, Broadway, classical, jazz, and commercial voice
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Studied vocal performance at DePaul University
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25+ years performance experience in the Chicago area including theater, classical solo and choral vocal, Big Band, cabaret, wedding/private engagements
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15+ years in arts management at Lyric Opera of Chicago
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Studio session singer with World Library Publications and G.I.A. Publications
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Soprano with the acclaimed St. Charles Singers and Chicago Choral Artists
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Band Leader/Lead singer with The Late Shift Orchestra and Groove Universe
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Professional cantor/choir section leader with a variety of churches and congregations in the Chicago area
Cameron Heinz
Drums
Aurora location
Marco Saporito
Guitar
Teaching experience - 17 years
Batavia location
Carl Hix
Guitar - Ukulele - Bass - Lap Steel
Teaching experience - 50 years
Aurora location
Tuition & Attendance Policy
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Lessons are scheduled by the month. Advance payment reserves the day and time of your lessons.
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Tuition is $30.00/half hour, 4 Lessons = $120.00, 5 Lessons = $150.00
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One month's tuition is due upon scheduling. Tuition is non-refundable.
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Re-enrollment payment for lessons must be made by the last day of each month to remain on the next month's schedule.
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No refunds, make-ups, or credit will be issued for missed or discontinued lessons after they are scheduled.
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In the event of a teacher absence, we will provide another qualified teacher. Only if this is not possible will a lesson credit be issued. We reserve the right to substitute a teacher whenever it may be necessary.
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New students may begin mid-month. Tuition will be pro-rated. Students with lessons falling on National Holidays when Hix Bros. Music is closed will have the individual lesson cost of $30.00 subtracted from that month's total or receive a lesson credit for the next month.
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Checks should be made to Hix Bros. Music and given to the teacher. The teacher will issue a receipt. Cash is also acceptable. No credit cards.
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You may miss up to 4 lessons in a calendar year without being charged if you give one week's notice.
We offer music lessons at both of our locations:
For music lessons in Aurora IL: (630) 898-8840
For music lessons in Batavia IL: (630) 406-0044