empowering teachers, inspiring students
Aubrey
Faith-Slaker
Reflective Teaching Artist creating clarity, confidence, and new ways of thinking in music education.
Aubrey Faith-Slaker works at two scales—deeply in her piano studio and broadly through teacher training, writing, and speaking—connecting musical, pedagogical, and human ideas to what happens in real lessons.
Based in Chicago, with ongoing work in Oaxaca, Mexico.
A Life in Music and Teaching
Aubrey’s work lives at the intersection of performance, teaching, and teacher development. Whether at the piano, in a lesson, or working with teachers, her focus is the same: creating meaningful, connected learning experiences that support growth over time.
Pianist
Aubrey’s musical life began at age four through Suzuki piano study at the Music Institute of Chicago. Her early experiences—both as a student and as the oldest of six musical siblings—shaped her understanding of how people learn. She holds degrees in piano performance and pedagogy from the University of Illinois and a double Masters Degree of Music from Southern Methodist University (studying on the unusual 7/8 sized keyboard). Her performance work includes solo and chamber music, with particular interest in Beethoven, Debussy, and works by female composers.
Teacher development
Aubrey is a Suzuki Piano Teacher Trainer and MTNA-certified educator who creates mentorship-based learning experiences for teachers. Her work focuses on helping teachers connect ideas to real teaching—developing clarity, confidence, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions in the moment. With over two decades of experience and a global teaching background—including work in Oaxaca, Mexico—Aubrey brings a perspective that bridges traditions, cultures, and disciplines.
Her courses, writing, and presentations are designed for teachers who are actively teaching and looking for meaningful, practical ways to grow. For Teacher Training opportunities click here.
studio (faithslaker music)
Aubrey’s studio is the foundation of her work—a space where ideas are tested, refined, and lived in real time. She teaches students of all ages in Chicago and online, working closely with families to create an environment where learning can unfold naturally. Her teaching emphasizes listening, connection, and long-term development, rooted in the Suzuki philosophy. Her experience teaching across diverse cultural contexts continues to shape a flexible, responsive approach to working with each student. For local or online private piano lessons through FaithSlaker Music, click here.
Current Private-Lesson Students click here.
For teaching resources through Teacher Pay Teachers, click here.
For information on her project on Mental Health and Suzuki Lessons, see here.
Chicago Area Music Teachers Association Member of the Year Award, 2025.