Children's Instruments and Music Resources Park Forest IL

Teach your kids the value of music with environmentally friendly homemade musical instruments that inspire the three R’s- reduce, recycle and reuse. Make it a fun activity time that lets you foster creativity and strengthens your bond. You can find instructions for making such musical instruments on the Internet. Music is a great way to help your children develop sensory-motor skills, such as eye/hand coordination, gross-motor strength, and auditory awareness to discriminate sounds. Please scroll down to learn more and get access to all the music related products and services for kids in Park Forest, IL listed below.

Akilah W.
(877) 231-8505
Clarendon Ave
Richton Park, IL
Subjects
Music Theory, Trombone, Piano
Ages Taught
5 to 40
Specialties
Classical Piano/ Classical Trombone
Education
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff - Music Education - 08/2005-12/2009 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Tom Maslowski
2014 Sanford Ave
New Lenox, IL
Instruments
Electric Bass, Guitar, Theory
Styles
Blues, Folk - Country - Bluegrass, Jazz, Kids, Other, Rock - Alternative
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$40
Years of Experience
8 Years

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Paul Schmitz
133 w 13th st
lockport, IL
Promotion
$50 / hr
Hours
Classical
Memberships and Certifications
"Guitar
Services
Theory"
Service Types and Repair
10 years

G.R. S.
(877) 231-8505
W. 95th Street
Hickory Hills, IL
Subjects
Organ, Piano, Music Theory, Singing, Opera Voice
Ages Taught
9 to 67
Specialties
Church organ, either classical or gospel; operatic, oratorio and Broadway singing; classical piano. I can teach other genera, but these are my specialties.
Education
Knoxville High School - Music, writing - 1979-1982 (Honors Diploma) Illinois Wesleyan University - Religion/Music dbl maj - 1982-1986 (B.A.) Western Illinois University - Organ/Voice/Conducting - 1987-1988 American Conservatory of Music - Vocal Performance - 2008-Nov 2009 (M.M.)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Discover Music
(708) 429-3993
7905 W 159Th St
Tinley Park, IL
Types of Instruments Sold
Digital Piano, Electronic Keyboard, Organs, Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Sound Reinforcement, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music

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Yusef M.
(877) 231-8505
Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL
Subjects
Speaking Voice, Music Performance, Songwriting, Music Recording, Saxophone, Organ, Piano, Music Theory, Singing
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Gospel Jazz Play by Ear
Education
University of Dayton - Psychology - 94-98 (Bachelor's degree received) Keller Graduate School - Business Administration - 02-04 (Master's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Judy Lei
9500 S Avers
Evergreen Park, IL
Instruments
Cello, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin, Voice
Styles
Classical, Kids, World
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$50
Years of Experience
20+ Years

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Jorge L.
(877) 231-8505
S. Kostner Ave.
Chicago, IL
Subjects
Percussion, Music Performance, Drums
Ages Taught
10 to 99
Specialties
I specialize in teaching Funk, R&B, Jazz, and Afro-Cuban/Brazilian styles. However I can teach most main stream styles, such as Alternative Rock, Country, Pop, and Hip Hop.
Education
Columbia College Chicago - Jazz Studies - Instrumental Performance - Percussion - Fall 2005- Fall 2009 (Bachelor's degree received) Roosevelt University Music Conservatory - Instrumental Performance - Classical Percussion - Fall 2004 (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Melody Mart Inc
(708) 798-5500
18062 Dixie Hwy
Homewood, IL
Types of Instruments Sold
Acoustic Piano, Digital Piano, Electronic Keyboard, Organs, Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Sound Reinforcement, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music
Store Information
Instrument Rental: Yes
Lesson Information
Lessons: Yes
Clinics: Yes
Instrument Repair Information
Repairs : Yes
Hours
Monday - Thursday 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm

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The Music Shop
(708) 532-2535
16705 S. Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL
Types of Instruments Sold
Band & Orchestral, Drums & Percussion, Recording Equipment, Guitars & Fretted Instruments, Print Music

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Children's Instruments for Miniature Musicians

Children’s Instruments for Miniature Musicians

May 29, 2009   Marisa Belger

As W flings his miniature body across his miniature piano, creating an avalanche of sound with his stomach and knees and feet (note: his hands are nowhere near the keys), I wonder if he inherited his father’s musical ability or if he’ll end up like me—tone deaf and instrument-phobic, left playing the egg shaker at his in-laws’ family gatherings.

I hope for the best and so encourage his musical experimentation (until the headache creeps up and begs for a quiet, introspective child prone to reading and drawing and other silent activities) with a variety of kid-sized instruments like Melissa and Doug’s piano complete with color-coded keys and songbook. Plan Toys also nurtures novice musicians with a starter baby drum or a more advanced drum set made from natural rubber wood and non-toxic paints....

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