Michel Chatara-Morse · Suzuki Guitar Instructor (since 2005)
Michel received his B.A. in Music from the University of Puget Sound and his Masters Degree from Roosevelt University/Chicago College of Performing Arts. 

Scott Dankert – Staff Accompanist and Instructor of Musicianship (Since 2000)
B.M. Michigan State University.  Former member of Civic Orchestra of Chicago. 1996 Semi-finalist in the National Flute Association Piccolo Artist Competition. Former flutist with the Grater Lansing Symphony Orchestra and Midland Syphony Orchestra.

Aubrey Faith-Slaker · Suzuki Piano Instructor (since 2007)
B.M. In Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy with minor in Organ Performance - University of Illinois. M.M. In Piano Performance and Pedagogy with studies in Music Therapy - Southern Methodist University. Received Suzuki Training at the Chicago Suzuki Institute studying under Caroline Fraser and Doris Koppelman. Studied Spanish Art, Music, and Architecture - CEGRI, Granada, Spain. Maintained private traditional and group piano studio for five years teaching theory, music history, music appreciation, and piano to children and adults in Colorado and Wyoming. Active chamber music performer in Wyoming and the Chicago area.

Kimberly Galva · Suzuki Violin Instructor (since 2004)
B.A. in Neuroscience - Oberlin College. Began work this year on a Master’s Degree in Violin Performance at DePaul University. Performed at the Heifetz Summer Festival. Plays with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago for the past two years. Also teaches at DePaul Community Music School’s Pathways to Development program for foster children.

Courtney Giles · Orff Instructor; Project IMAGE Instructor; Clap, Sing and READ!® Instructor (since 2008)
Courtney has a BA in Music Merchandising from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and received her Orff Training at the DePaul University School of Music.  She has studied Classical Voice and Suzuki Violin and performed throughout Europe as the Soprano Soloist with the Southern Illinois University Community Chorus.

Lisa Goethe-McGinn · Suzuki Flute Instructor (since 2003)
B.M. in Commercial Music - Millikin University. M.M. in Flute Performance - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Experienced traditional and Suzuki flute instructor. Received Suzuki certification under David Gerry. Active performer and soloist throughout the U.S. and in Europe. Advocate of contemporary music and improvisation. Premiered numerous solo and chamber works. Soloist/performing member of MAVerick Ensemble and Ensemble Noamnesia. Also teaches at Sherwood Conservatory of Music.

Greger Hansson · Suzuki Guitar Instructor (since 2009)
Greger is a graduate of the Royal Swedish Academy and has a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Lund, Sweden and has extensive experience in post graduate studies focusing on chamber music performance. 

Elisabeth Johnson · Suzuki Violin Instructor (since 2003)
B.A. in Musicology with emphasis in Violin Performance - Roosevelt University. Trained with Cyrus Forough. Studied with Mathias Tacke at Northern Illinois University. Received Suzuki training at Western Springs Talent Education Program under Edward Kreitman. Enthusiastic and active member in the field of ethnomusicology, performs music from Eastern Europe with the Chicago Klezmer Ensemble. Also teaches private studio lessons, workshops, and in public school classrooms.