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Alan Gresik

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:28:42 +0000

Alan Gresik – Piano and Voice

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.

Cheryl Lawson

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:03:01 +0000

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.

Suzanne O’Shea

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:55:26 +0000

Little Folkies Piano and Violin, Infant and Toddler Class, and Creative Music for Special Needs Class

“Try as many different instruments as you can until you find the right one.

Aside from Suzanne’s amazing ability to communicate with children, she also has an uncanny sense for bonding with and teaching children with special needs. A few indications of this of this incredible quality that Suzanne possesses are the songs, smiles, and laughter that pour out of the Creative Music for Children with Special Needs classroom every Saturday morning.

A life long Beverly area resident, Suzanne has taught at World Music Company for 7 years. For Suzanne, music is more than a skill. She believes it is a gift that needs to be shared. And she feels that music is the key that can unlock educational opportunities for children who might find it challenging to learn in other ways.

One of her students cannot communicate in normal conversation. But he has learned to express his music through song.

A love of music can begin at any time. Suzanne believes that it’s never too late to take music lessons. No matter what style- classical or her own favorite, folk rock, people can learn to play because it is never too late to get gifts.

Originally posted 2009-07-22 20:15:22.

Bob Keeley

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:42:35 +0000

Originally posted 2009-07-22 18:40:03.

Ed McGrath

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:16:41 +0000

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.

Little Folkies Classes, Fall 2009

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:33:49 +0000

The Little Folkies Classes are ready to start up again for the Fall ‘09 Semester! These classes are designed for 4-5 year olds and 6-8 year olds. These classes are specially designed to introduce or continue musical training in a fun and age appropriate atmosphere. The classes run 45-50 minutes, followed by 10-15 minutes with the teacher to go over the day’s lesson and materials with parents. The series culminates with a performance by the students for their family and friends.

The session is 12 weeks running September 14th through December 3rd. The cost for the full session is only $168.00. We also offer the opportunity to supplement the class with three private lessons for the discounted rate of $222.00. Need to rent an instrument? Normally $12.00 monthly, you can rent the needed instrument for only $10.00 for the entire term.

Little Keyboarders
Ages 4-5 (Level 1/Beginning) Thursdays at 5:00 pm
Ages 4-5 (Level 2/Intermediate) Thursdays at 4:00 pm
Teacher: Suzanne O’Shea

Ages 6-8 (Level 1/Beginning) Wednesdays at 3:30 pm
Ages 6-8 (Level 2/Intermediate) Wednesdays at 4:30 pm
Teacher: David Waterman

Little Pickers (Guitar)
Ages 4-5 (Level 1/Beginning) Saturdays at 12:00 pm
Ages 6-8 (Level 1/Beginning) Thursdays at 4:00 pm
Ages 6-8 (Level 2/Intermediate) Thursdays at 5:00 pm
Teacher: Cheryl Lawson

Little Violinists
Ages 4-5 (Level 1/Beginning) Thursdays at 4:00 pm
Ages 6-8 (Level 1/Beginning) Thursdays at 5:00 pm
Teacher: Katie Bern

Little Drummers
Ages 4-8 (New and Continuing) Wednesdays at 4:00 pm
Teacher: Logan Schutts

Lessons available on all types of instruments at Chicago's World Music Company

Originally posted 2009-08-28 17:04:00.

Irish Destiny – Paddy Homan and John Williams, 4/17

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:00:44 +0000

Irish Destiny is a 1926 film made in Ireland, directed by George Dewhurst and written by Isaac Eppel. It is set during the Irish War of Independence, featuring several actual participants in cameo roles, and features several fascinating shots of Dublin, including the GPO which was still burnt out after the Easter Rising only ten years previously.

Irish Destiny Movie at World Music Company

The film actually disappeared for many years, and even distant memories of the film were only confirmed in the 1980s with the discovery of two posters under the floorboards of a house in Dublin. A single surviving print was eventually located in the US Library of Congress and was painstakingly copied in London. A film score was composed by Michael O’Suilleabhain. An amazing experience. View this wonderful film and listen to the music of these two great musicians.

Tickets Available Now!

The show begins at 8pm, Saturday, April 17th, 2010. The World Music Company is located at 1808 W. 103rd Street. 60643. Call 773.779.7059 for tickets or more information. Get Directions.