Grow Music Academy's mission is to provide the highest quality music lessons to students at all ages and levels. We are a locally-owned, curriculum-based music school, offering private music lessons for beginners and advanced students. Our highly qualified faculty have years of experience in performance and music education. Lessons are currently available in piano and voice for every age and level of expertise as well as early childhood music and movement classes.
Our students are exposed to musical exploration in a fun and engaging atmosphere, and are mentored by professionals who take a personal interest in providing the best lessons in the area. As a team, we will work together to give your child the lifelong gift of playing piano.
The AIM Conservatory program for our most committed piano students, improves students' listening skills, develops positive ways to interact with others in creating a final musical product, improves rhythm skills, helps children in learning and practicing effective rehearsal techniques. In addition to weekly piano lessons, students in the conservatory attend bi-weekly theory classes culminating in theory and performance exams at Northwestern University each year.
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Our Class Offerings
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Our Faculty
Our teaching strategies are derived from the most recent research and educational methods. Our teachers are highly skilled performers, and even better teachers who regularly search for new and better ways to serve their students. We focus on each student at hand and tailor lessons to a students' individual learning style and strengths in a relaxed and fun learning environment.
Nathan
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Nathan is a lyric tenor and pianist graduating from Roosevelt University in Spring 2025. He is passionate about encouraging a love for music-making in the studio and looks forward to sharing his experience with his students.
Piano and Voice Instructor
Mallory
B.A. Music Education
North Central College, Naperville IL
Mallory was the recipient of the 2007 Most Outstanding Music Educator Award. As an active member of MTNA, she is always learning in order to provide the best educational experience possible for each and every student, parent, and staff member.
Owner and Family Support Specialist
Ellie
M.M. Piano Performance
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Ellie is pursuing her second master’s degree in Organ Performance,
following her first Master's in Piano Performance. As a dedicated church keyboardist, accompanist, and educator, she fosters a love for music by encouraging students to find joy in the process of growth. Her teaching emphasizes patience, confidence, and a personalized approach, helping students develop both technical skills and artistic expression.
Piano Instructor
Lisa
Piano and AIM Theory Instructor
M.M. Piano Performance
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Lisa aims to help her students gain self-confidence, have fun, and challenge themselves during their piano lessons. She believes that playing and participating in music is an incredibly rewarding experience that everyone should take part in.
Tiffany
Music Education Courses
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
An expert teacher, Tiffany has been teaching private and group piano lessons for over 23 years. Students that take piano lessons with her are not confined to one way of learning. Every student learns in a unique way, and she is able to customize the lesson experience to meet the needs of each individual student through fun, but structured lessons.
Piano Instructor
Maggie
B.A. in Music Education,
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Maggie has been passionate about sharing music with others her entire life, and enjoys teaching students in voice and piano. most. She strongly feels that she learns as much from her students as they learn from her, and her favorite part of teaching is celebrating students’ successes, no matter how small.
Piano, Voice, Guitar, and Music Together® Teacher
Jordon
B.A. Music Education
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Teaching is one of Jordon's greatest passions. He feels so privileged to share the joy of learning to play an instrument and being creative with music with the students at Grow Music Academy.
Piano Instructor
Moriah
Piano Instructor and Office Manager
M.M. Piano Performance
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Moriah strives to bring out the best in each of her
students through encouragement and emphasis on the joy of making music by focusing on the rewarding experience of musical growth.
Our Mission
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We believe that music enriches the lives of all people.
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We believe that all students should have access to music education that includes introduction to a variety of genres and styles.
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We believe students are driven by new challenges and encourage them to aim for what most inspires them.
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We value educated and healthy citizens and are committed to offering musical contributions that improve their quality of life.
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We value the critical importance of practice for the development of musical technique, aural acuity, pedagogical skills, entrepreneurial endeavors and comprehensive musical knowledge in addition to the benefits of being committed to long term goals.
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We encourage, celebrate, and adopt the principles of inclusion, representation, openness and diversity not only in faculty, staff, and students, but in the music that is studied and performed.
Upcoming Events
June
IMA Contest
Aug
Recital
Jan
AIM Theory Exams
Apr
AIM Performance Exam
Contact Us
600 N 1st Bank Dr. Ste AB Palatine, IL 60067
