Musical Chairs is great. I love that it’s a neighborhood family and business. Lisa is very encouraging and responsive and has a great love of music. My 10 year old daughter takes piano and voice from Stuart. Stuart also led a session of Glee that my daughter did. Stuart is kind and patient, nurturing and encouraging. My daughter’s piano and singing skills have developed well. Stuart is a master musician and a great model for my daughter. She loves him. Colin teaches guitar to my 8 year old son. He has only been playing for less than a year and is developing playing and music reading skills. Colin chooses some great rock n roll selections that my son enjoys. Colin is very patient. He is a working musician which is great for my son to see. They have a good time together.
Kendra M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Lyon, France
My 5 year old son has made so much progress already with Miss Taryn after starting with her a few months ago. She is kind and gentle, yet organized and firm. I like that she has high standards, but manages to share her love and joy for playing violin while still making the class fun.
Antoinette G.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
We have been with musical chairs now for 3 years. Our 3 girls have been involved in the drama group with Ms. Lynn & Ms. Tayrn & they loved it. Last season’s Aladdin was a great success, very professionally produced ! My 8 year old also started guitar this year with Colin & we are so surprised with her progress… he works great with kids, encourages her to choose her own songs, rewards effort in a fun way & keeps it interesting. She joined a jam session for the summer with her sister & some more kids & that has done so much to improve both her skills.
Mariana G.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
My family loves Musical Chairs. My kids(now teens) took voice lessons with Stuart, who really helped their voices develop. It is amazing how much their singing ability grew in just one year! I also appreciated the fact that at Musical Chairs you can change teachers as your child’s needs change without feeling awkward or bad. My daughter Lizzy loved taking piano from Akiko and learned a ton from her. Lizzy then decided that she preferred to learn Jazz piano so she switched to Rick and she loved him too! With him she got to learn a completely different musical style as well as composing and recording music! Lisa Borelli, the director of the school is warm, welcoming, flexible and professional. If you are looking for music lessons in a friendly environment that will adapt to your child’s needs, Musical Chairs is the place to go!
Mary W.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
Love Musical Chairs! My son and daughter have taken step the beat, piano, drama and glee and jam session over the past 5years and have learned so much! Teachers are all great and talented musicians as well as great with kids. Kelly for piano is warm, patient, not intimidating, perfect match for young students. Stuart is so enthusiastic as a glee instructor the kids sound great in the class. The school overall fosters a love for music by exposing them to a variety of genres from classical to rock to pop, both within the school and in the local community. There are recitals which are comprised of students of all levels and there are less formal performance opportunities for the kids to help them build confidence in a casual environment. We definitely recommend!
Ilyssa W.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
My 10 year old daughter started playing piano 2.5 yrs ago with Stuart Thompson. Musical Chairs owner/director/teacher Lisa Borelli recommended him as a good fit for her. Lisa couldn’t have been more exact. Every week my daughter can’t wait to work with Stuart. He’s so positive, fun and supportive AND she can actually play… really play! Since starting piano her interest in other instruments and music has grown. She has picked up the flute and the ukelele. Musical Chairs is able to provide lessons for these instruments, too. Rather than some big, over crowded music school, Musical Chairs is very personal and supportive with many ways for kids to explore music and perform. And the per lesson fee is very reasonable. Making up missed classes is also flexible per the teacher’s schedule. I look forward to my daughter growing with Musical Chairs.
Ann Marie M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
We love Musical Chairs Studio. All of our instructors have been top notch, and they do an excellent job of matching the teacher and student’s personality. We have been coming for the past 5 years, and I highly recommend Musical Chairs Studio. As a busy working mom, I appreciate the teacher’s flexibility with our crazy schedules and the blips that sometimes happen. Ann Marie M. Chicago, IL
Gloria W.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
Stuart is a wonderful piano teacher! He knows how to apply the right amount of pressure to promote learning, but remains patient and understanding. I started taking lessons from him a bit more than a year ago and am very impressed with how I have progressed during that time.
Grace H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
Love Musical Chairs. Our daughter is in her 3rd Glee session and she loves it! The kids get to learn popular music and even do a final show at the end of each session. Stuart is talented, amazing and patient with the kids and she’s gained so much confidence and she sounds great! We’ll continue to take classes with Stuart and Musical Chairs!
Emily h.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
Both my 5th&8th grader took guitar lessons at musical chairs. They loved it and learned so much. Our schedule was nutty, but they made it work. Totally reasonable prices!