Music Makers... For Life Inc

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Give your child a gift that can never be taken away! Reading music and playing an instrument is not for the few, talented and privileged. It is a skill acquired through learning and practice. Those that learn to read music and play an instrument often excel in other areas of life as well. This is because participation in music (especially playing an instrument) requires higher functions of the brain. Learning to play the piano for instance improves coordination, concentration, reading and math. Research has been proving this for years!

At Music Makers for Life the focus is on learning to read and play or sing music for the individual child. The goal is not to create the next Mozart or Beethoven
(We don't expect every child who learns to read and write to become the next Hemingway).
We want your little musician to be confident and enjoy the musical experience. Kids love their piano lessons, guitar lessons and voice lessons because we make it fun!

ABOUT Us: As with any skill worth learning, a certain amount of "work" is involved. Most people use the word "practice" when the skill required involves a musical instrument (including the Voice). Those that perceive this "practice" time as being enjoyable learn at a much faster pace than students that perceive it as "work". It is with this in mind that we keep piano lessons, guitar lessons, and voice lessons as enjoyable as possible, while still maintaining a serious attitude about the music.MUSIC MONEY AND PARTIES!
For Private guitar lessons and piano lesson Students: When a student plays their piano lesson or guitar lesson assignment with perfection, they receive a music dollar. When possible (at least once a year) a music party is held which involves playing a piece in front of their peers (thus receiving five more music dollars!), playing informative music games, and purchasing their choice of items. The items range from music socks, music shirts, music pens, music pencils, music tote bags, CD's, picks, tuners.....well, you get the idea!

In the class setting, the students play games to reinforce material learned. They earn music money during many of these games! They are able to spend the money during class sessions. MUSIC RECITAL
Twice a year a formal recital is held at a nearby church in Crystal Lake, Illinois for private students. It includes all students. All friends and family members are welcome to attend.
We now also produce a full Christmas Show incorporating all the talent of our students and teacher

Class Piano lessons, Guitar Lessons, and Voice Lessons are a stimulating and fun way for children to learn to read music and play an instrument!

Music Makers...for Life, Inc. is a music studio run by Mrs. Theresa Villec in the heart of Crystal Lake, Illinois..

Mrs. Villec has years of teaching experience in both the public school system as well as in private practice. She holds a Masters Degree in Music Education and is Illinois Certified to teach general and choral Music for K - 12. She has taught private and group lessons for 20 years. Her performance background includes years of professional singing, accompanying and directing in all genres of music.

On-request sheet music
A choice of over 10,000 songs.   Within minutes we can print out your requested sheet music on site. Or, click the link below and purchase to print directly to your own printer.

Our comfortable waiting room. Help yourself to some Gourmet Coffee!

Family Discounts,pre-payment discounts, and home-schooler discounts available:
See Fees Policies

January 2007 Prevention magazine:A Sharp to A-Plus, Music Lessons can boost your child's brainpower.

Private Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn and other Brass as well as all Woodwind Instruments. Please Call for times.

We have had recitals every year for the last 14 years. This is from the year 2000. Pictured here is Mrs. Villec with "Ash And Misty" who sang a duet from Pokemon as well as played a piano solo. Mrs. Villec doesn't get quite this close to all her students...these two happen to be her kids! Watch for videos from recitals past!!!

Hi Mrs. Villec,
A few days after you helped me with my song, "Nothing" from A Chorus Line, I won 2nd place, ($100!) in the "Focus Cultural Youth Day" performance competition at the Raue Center. Thank you for the voice lesson, I couldn't have done it without you!!!

2009 Christmas Program ClipsBe sure to click "uploads" for all of the great videos!

Watch a Video showing what we're all about!: Music Makers...for Life, Inc..

October, 2010 NewsletterRE: Halloween Open-Mic Party,Christmas Show 2010, New Teachers, Other upcoming Events , and, of course, the $50 Music Dollar Question!

WE DO BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
There are 2 options:* Karaoke Parties* Entertainment/Involvement in musical activites and instruments.

PARENTS IN CARY DISTRICT 26:
As a Certified General Music Teacher for many years (K-8), it saddens me to see your music program disappear. Unfortunately, this will probably happen more and more in our state.
For this reason, we are offering a 10% discount for class piano and group guitar over the next year for students in a district that does not have professional music teachers teaching the children. (Proof of attendance in that district must be presented at registration).

Available Classes We are still putting classes together!In fact, we are always matching ages instruments and times with our teachers so it's always
"never too late!"Piano Class

KinderKeys (Ages 4 & 5 piano) Mini-Mozarts (Ages 2&3 music)

VOCAL WORKSHOPSaturday: 10:15 - 11:30Saturday: 3:30 - 4:45
NEW CLASS TIMEs: Wednesdays: 6:45 - 8:00 pmTuesdays: 7:15 - 8:30 pm

ADULTS ARE WELCOME!
We teach many adults, from beginner to extremely advanced. Most are private, but we are happy to put a class together for Piano, Drum, or Voice.

These classes need one more student to start...maybe it's you!(Class sizes are 2 - 5)
Beginning piano class for 9 - 12 years:

Beginning Piano Class for 7 - 8 years: Monday or Thursdays after school hours.Beginning Guitar Class for 7 - 10 years Thurs. 4:15 - 5:00

FREE!All Music Makers students have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

*Open Mic (once a Month)
Private Students may attend our Jam Sessions every Saturday from 2:15 - 3:30.

The reason our group rates are such a deal:We want to encourage parents to put their kids in the small groups because we've seen the highly successful results first-hand! After years of experience at teaching private lessons and this method of group lessons, we've found that this group method inspires and motivates the kids to not only come to class, but to practice. Why? Because we make it fun for them and because they learn to read music as quickly as we can get them to....so they can enjoy playing real songs. They learn to stay together through counting and actually listening while they play. In addition they form new relationships with others that have the same interest: music. They are also motivated to practice because they don't want to fall behind the others, especially when we're working on a group song.Because we are so inspired by the results of our method, our group rates are only $20.00 per each 45 minute class. We also offer discounts for families: if at least one family member is in a class and there are 2 family members taking lessons at our studio there is a 5% discount for both. If at least one family member is in a class and there are 3 or more family members taking lessons at our studio there is a 10% discount for all. Sometimes forming a class can take patience (especially in the "off" season). But we are committed to working hard to put together a quality class of similar ages and levels. We work with parents to try to meet the needs of your schedule and match it to other potential students who are also waiting to start a class. Give us a call for more information about forming a class: 815-444-9444. Ask for Mrs. Villec.