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Student Success | The Music Gallery of Highland Park

Teacher Feature: Bill Uhler

Teacher Feature: Bill Uhler

by Zachary Kidder
The relationships that develop are invaluable. Most of the groups have been together 5 + years. There is a real sense of community that has developed within the groups. That makes it a real joy to be part of.
Student Spotlight: Radio City

Student Spotlight: Radio City

by Zachary Kidder
Playing music in a band with your friends is one of the purest joys we've seen. It is a joy that teaches people to be intent listeners, humble players, and strong musicians. Thanks to Radio City for their many years of dedication to music!
Teacher Feature: Spencer "Spike" Johnson | The Music Gallery

Teacher Feature: Spencer "Spike" Johnson | The Music Gallery

by Zachary Kidder
Multi-instrumentalist Spencer Johnson has been helping others reach their potential and grow as musicians for over fifteen years. His obvious passion for teaching shines through his work as a private instructor and lead instructor for The Music Gallery's Youth Rock Bands.
The Music Gallery Winter Recital

The Music Gallery Winter Recital

by Zachary Kidder
Help us celebrate our student's hard work and dedication at The Music Gallery's Winter on Friday, December 13, 2019. The recital will be held at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory located at 878 Lyster Rd in Highwood, IL 60040.
Student Spotlight: Brett & Kevin | The Music Gallery of Highland Park

Student Spotlight: Brett & Kevin | The Music Gallery of Highland Park

by Zachary Kidder
Brett and Kevin have been good friends since college. They started taking guitar lessons together to keep bonding while learning a new skill. Watching them challenge and encourage each other with remarkable consistency has been a pleasure to witness. Thanks to Brett and Kevin for always wanting to know more than they did yesterday!
Adult Band Performance Nights

Adult Band Performance Nights

by Zachary Kidder
Mark your calendar for a night of live music with The Music Gallery's student bands at The Wooden Nickel in Highwood
The Music Gallery's own Blind Squirrel and The Ravines will be performing Saturday, November 9. 
Shanghai Zombie, Sheridan Road, and Dave, Rick, and Mike will be performing Sunday, November 17.
Young Girl with Ukulele

Student Spotlight: Penelope K.

by Zachary Kidder
Penelope is a curious, determined, and thoughtful girl who takes ukulele and songwriting lessons at The Music Gallery. She loves baking, the outdoors, and music!
Cool dude playing guitar

Teacher Feature: Jon Gould | The Music Gallery of Highland Park

by Zachary Kidder
Jon is a patient, personable, and professional guitarist and guitar teacher who can help new musicians put their best foot forward from day one. Jon has a light-hearted, but disciplined approach to practicing an instrument that keeps lessons interesting, fun, and productive. 
Gen Neht Student Spotlight | Music Gallery Academy

Student Spotlight: Gen Nehrt

by Zachary Kidder

Gen realized a valuable lesson of performance. She was secure enough to say to herself, “Even if I tank, it will be okay”. 

This reminds us that wrong notes are just steps closer to the right ones. We should all celebrate where we are and let our best efforts speak for themselves and trust that each performance serves to make us better performers over time.

10 Serious Reasons to Pursue Music Lessons

10 Serious Reasons to Pursue Music Lessons

by Zachary Kidder

Music is one of the most powerful resources we have for our health, enjoyment, and overall wellbeing. Here are a 10 interesting facts about music and music lessons found on Do Something.org

Children and The Ukulele | Music Gallery Academy

Children and The Ukulele | Music Gallery Academy

by Zachary Kidder

Children have a special curiosity that lets them become more automatic and free with music than some of us who study our whole lives. 

They listen closely and pay attention to how music makes them feel before they would ever worry about whether or not they are on the right beat or playing the right notes.

Focus On The Arts 2019

Focus On The Arts 2019

by Zachary Kidder
Focus On The Arts 2019 showed us how music is language by demonstrating the myriad conversational elements that take place in a jam session. Torin's interactive and ambitious approach caused the whole room to smile and experience music in a brand new way.