“Start now. Have fun. Take lessons. From me.”

A working musician, David teaches music because he loves to do it… and it lets him practice. A Beverly resident, David has been teaching for four years, two of them at World Music Company.

Dave Waterman is one of the most fun loving guitar and piano teachers at WMC. Dave’s weird and wonderful character is easily one of his best teaching tools. Ask anyone around WMC and they’ll tell you he has a knack of connecting with and reaching his younger students need for a fun and dynamic lesson each and every week. Dave also understands that some of his students need special encouragement to practice, “One student of mine gets a 5 minute karate lesson if he practices the week before.”

Originally posted 2009-07-17 17:17:57.

Class meets once a week for 45 minutes; classes are available Mon-Sat. $90 for 8 consecutive weeks. Monday 9:30am opening soon

Tuesday 10:30am Debbie Parks

Wednesday 9:30am Jennifer Collins

Thursday 9:30am Jennifer Collins

Originally posted 2009-07-20 18:21:58.

In addition to his extensive experience teaching guitar and fretted instruments to people of all ages, Ed is expert at creating a fun, casual, and nurturing environment for students to learn at their own pace. Group playing sessions will be arranged for newer students to play simpler parts, while more advanced students will have the opportunity to try out more challenging parts, maybe even “laying down” some leads! Enjoy playing and learning guitar music in the company of others who share your love of music with our new Adult Guitar Class at World Music Company, Chicago.

Class Schedule

Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Running October 27th through December 15th.

Cost: $135.00

You may use the registration form below at this time to make your reservation, or you may call us at 773.779.7059 to reserve your spot. You may pay online once you fill out your registration. Payment in full is required by the first day of class. We look forward to showing you a great time!

Use the “Tell A Friend” button at the bottom to invite some friends to join you!

Event Registration for Adult Guitar Class

Originally posted 2009-09-01 18:51:43.

Drums and Percussion

“Get ready to practice. None of this is going to come easy, but if you work hard, you’ll love the results.”

Music is a mission for Logan, who has been teaching for 7 years. Why? “easy- to spread the passion,” he says. “The more people we have the world who have a true appreciation for music, the better off we are.”

A South Side resident, Logan joined the World Music Company faculty nearly three years ago. He has eclectic musical tastes- he likes funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, Latin , African, Indian, classical, and well, you get the idea.

Logan teaches private drum lessons as well as a Little Folkies class for aspiring young drummers.

One thing he looks forward to is the opportunity to challenge students with pieces that force them to raise the level of play. ” I have a student who entered a multi-city competetion inwhich she was to play the snare drum,” he says. “I gave her a piece which was clearly unusual for this type of competition. Instead of focusing only on technique, this main focus of the piece was musicality. She came back with a first-place medal.”

Originally posted 2009-07-22 13:22:01.

Suzanne O'Shea teaches Children with Special Needs

Saturday Mornings at 11:00am

There is no charge for the class. Donations are graciously accepted.

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Originally posted 2009-07-22 19:39:36.

GUITAR, DRUMS, and PIANO

“You are never too old for anything you may take an interest in. Always go for it!”

Music has always been a part of Cheryl’s life, and she’s wanted to pass along her love for music since her days of musical education in college. Cheryl has learned that students need to be patient- and willing to be “bad” long enough to get good at their instrument.

Cheryl also leads the Girls Rock Band Class. “I’ve seen the challenges that young girls have growing in the rock world,” Cheryl says. “And I’ve always wanted to be part of helping young girls grow in the World of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

A music teacher for nearly 5 years, Cheryl joined the World Music Company faculty in September of 2008. She says that she has been “amazed and inspired by how quickly my students pick things up.”

Originally posted 2009-07-22 18:44:43.

Beverly Bank is a Proud Sponsor of World Music Company Programs

From the President’s letter at TheBeverlyBank.com -

Beverly Bank & Trust Company N.A.™ is more than just a new bank; it is a true community bank.  Some may ask why we need another bank.  Our response is simple; see for yourself how banking should be.  With decisions made locally and bank staff living in the community, Beverly Bank & Trust Company N.A.™ marks the return of real community banking to our area.

Beverly Main Bank
10258 S. Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
Beverly Branch
1908 W 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60643
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Originally posted 2009-06-10 19:06:24.

TRUMPET, BRASSWINDS, RECORDER, and PIANO

David Maller has dedicated a good portion of his life to teaching his private students as well as, working as a music teacher for the Chicago Public Schools. He has taught classes in General Music, Choir, Instrumental Music, Music History, a Baroque trumpet ensemble and a Special Education reading class.

David received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Northeastern Illinois University in 1992. He also studied historical and modern manufacturing techniques including Machine Shop classes at Triton College

David has also played historical and modern trumpets for many Chicago land bands and orchestras, including the Lakeshore Symphony where he was the principal trumpet for 8 years and the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra to name a few. Mr. Maller has also made the final rounds of the Historic Division of the National Trumpet Competition in Fairfax, VA for the last several years.

David Maller also started Maller Brass Instruments (formerly known as Maller Baroque Brass Instruments) in 2000.

www.mallerbrass.com

Originally posted 2009-07-20 18:46:19.

Alan Gresik is a renowned piano player and orchestra leader, noted for creative renditions of all styles music, “rocking swing tunes and swinging rock tunes”. He is the leader of the famous “Swing Shift Orchestra” that appears weekly at Chicago’s Green Mill.

Equally as creative in his teaching approach, Alan tailors exercises, activities, and repertoire to best suit the learning style and goals of his students. Whether students want to “Jump with Symphony Sid”, or present award winning renditions of the classics, Alan very capably takes every student down a path of positive musical growth.

View a video of Alan’s Swingshift Orchestra below.

Originally posted 2009-07-29 14:18:11.

GUITAR , PIANO, and ALL FRETTED INSTRUMENTS

Ed McGrath, a graduate of St. Ignatius High and DePaul University School of Music. Ed specializes in Classical and Jazz and teaches all fretted instruments. He has taught for the City Colleges of Chicago, IIT, Loyola, and World Music Company since its inception.

As a performer, he has played with Woody Herman, Louie Bellson, Richard Pick, John McGreedey, and lots of jobbing bands around this country.

He takes beginning students because “they haven’t learned anything wrong yet.”

Originally posted 2009-07-22 18:49:02.