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returning students, please review the studio policy for changes and fill out the fall registration form here.

At FaithSlaker Music in Chicago, we believe nurture not just musical abilities but also personal growth, discipline, and a lifelong love of learning. Our piano program is designed for families who are eager to embark on a meaningful, long-term journey in music. We provide a structured and immersive approach that fosters deep musicianship, independence, and confidence. The Suzuki Method emphasizes listening, parental involvement, and consistent practice, creating an enriching experience that unfolds over years. If you are looking for a piano education experience that is both joyful and deeply rooted in artistic and personal development, we are here to support and guide you every step of the way.

Current Students:
For urgent matters, please text me between 10am and 8pm, Tuesday through Saturday. For all other inquiries or concerns, please email me for a quicker response. Thank you for your respect and your help in managing communication effectively.

celebrating musical achievements

CALENDAR

Fall (12 weeks)

September 1: Quarterly Payments Due
Let me know if you want to participate in the Jazz Festival in November.
September 2: Fall Quarter and New 2025/2026 Schedule Begins
September 15: Deadline for Group Class Fall Schedules (see forthcoming email)
October 11: Autumn Soiree, 6pm (RSVP by October 4)
October 13-18: Group Classes instead of Private Lessons (schedule forthcoming)
Let me know if you want to participate in the Sonata/Sonatina Festival in December.
October 19: Deadline for Jazz Festival Registration
October 26: ISMTA North Piano Competition, North Park University
Let me know if you want to participate in the Chicago Savler Contest in April.
November 2: FaithSlaker Music Studio Recital, 2pm
November 8, 3pm: Hyde Park Students Recital, Blackstone Library
November 16: Jazz Festival
November 17 - 22: Group Classes instead of Private Lessons (schedule forthcoming)
November 23 - December 6: No Lessons. Happy Thanksgiving!

winter (8 weeks)

December 1: Quarterly Payments Due
December 8 & 9: Lessons By Appointment Only (Online)
December 8 - 13: Lessons Online Only. TBD.
December 14: Deadline for Sonata-Sonatina Festival Registration
December 15 - January 3: No Lessons. TBD.
January 5-10: Group Classes instead of Private Lessons (schedule forthcoming)
January 22: Chamber Music Day Workshop Application Deadline.
January 24-25: Music Institute Winter Workshop in Winnetka.
January 26: Music Institute 100 Days of Practice Challenge Begins!
January 31, 3pm: Hyde Park Students Recital, Blackstone Library
February 1: Sonata-Sonatina Festival
Let me know if you want to participate in the Harpsichord Workshop in March.
Let me know if you want to participate in the Composition Festival in May.
February 8: Sonata-Sonatina Festival Gold Medal Recital
Make sure you get your spring break schedule to me early!
February 16-21: Group Classes instead of Private Lessons (schedule forthcoming)
February 21: 6pm Winter Soiree (RSVP by February 14)
February 23 - 28: No Lessons. Suzuki Association Conference in San Francisco

spring (10 weeks)

March 1: Quarterly Payments Due
March 1: Chamber Music Day Workshop, 1-4pm
March 1: Harpsichord Workshop Registration Deadline
March 11: Browning Memorial Performathon Registration Deadline
March 15: Browning Memorial Performathon
March 16-21: No Lessons
March 21 - 24: MTNA Conference, Chicago
March 22: Harpsichord Workshop
April 1: Savler Contest Registration Deadline
April 11: Hyde Park Students Recital, Blackstone Library
April 13-18: Group Classes instead of Private Lessons (schedule forthcoming)
April 19: Savler Piano Contest at Fine Arts Building
April 25: Savler Contest Winners Recitals
May 1: Composition Festival Registration Deadline
May 15: Summer Music Camp Scholarship Deadline
May 17: Composition Festival- Forum and Recital at PianoForte
May 20 & 21: Lessons by Appointment Only
May 22 - 26: No Lessons. Memorial Day Break
May 27-30: Group Classes instead of Private Lessons (schedule forthcoming)

Links and Resources:

For current students:

Current FaithSlaker Music Swap List
Policies and Procedures + Continuing Students Registration Form
Group Class Schedules 2024/2025:

Beginners: Fridays 4:30 - 5:00pm
Book 1: Fridays 5-6pm
Book 2: Saturdays 12 - 1:15pm
Intermediate Group: Fridays 6:15 - 7:30pm

Please familiarize yourself with our studio’s Recital Procedures.
Scholarships: The Music for All Program

For Prospective Students:

Lessons for Adults (non-Suzuki)
Lessons for Children (Suzuki or non-Suzuki)
Suzuki Lessons Overview
Suzuki Piano Book 1 Recording for download.
My Suzuki Teaching Philosophy.
My Background.
Testimonials.
When we’re ready to start, register for lessons here.

for music institute of chicago students:

Music Institute Fall Scheduling Form
Link to Music Institute Academic Calendar
Music Institute of Chicago Suzuki Family Resources Page.

additional resources:

Basic Rules for Piano Care.
How to properly clean your piano. Steinway Piano Cleaning.
Books I Recommend: READ!
SUZUKI GRADUATIONS GALLERY : Congratulations to all students in this Gallery for their perseverance, commitment, and true musicality!
FAQ

Which Musical Era best describes your personality? Take the quiz, designed by a group of my advanced level students.
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FaithSlaker Music was voted as one of the top 18 places to get piano lessons in Chicago in 2022! See it here!
FaithSlaker Music was voted by EXPERTISE.COM one of the top 20 places for piano lessons in Chicago, 2019!
Testimonials.

Journal Article: American Suzuki Journal Vol 52, No.1: A Year in Oaxaca