‼️ American Music Institute - NEW Faculty Spotlight

American Music Institute is proud to introduce our NEW Music Faculty. Music Lessons available at AMI Campuses (Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, St Charles), In-Home, and Online…

Matthew Lech (guitar) - obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degree for Guitar Performance at Saint Xavier University under Shawn Salmon, and Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts under Denis Azabagic, respectively. At these universities, Matthew had the opportunity to perform as a soloist, as well as, in the guitar ensemble, jazz band and combo, mixed chamber groups, and accompanying other musicians.
***Available for Lessons - Thursdays @ AMI's Clarendon Hills & Downers Grove Campuses, and In-Home Lessons***

Chester Tam (piano) - Hong Kong native, he received his MM in Piano Performance from Wright State University. He has won the Second Prize at the Hong Kong Youth Music Competition 2013, under the tutelage of Zhao Ning. Besides taking part in school concerts, he has also participated in various master classes by famous pianists and teachers, such as Lang Lang, András Schiff, Kwok Gabriel.Mr. Tam's big passion is chamber music, where he has led a trio to perform in Central Plaza. Moreover, he has performed throughout Hong Kong and Shenzhen. He's given concerts in Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Citibank Plaza, Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong New Territories Centre, Tsuen Wan Town Hall and Shenzhen Concert Hall.
*** Available for Lessons - Mondays & Wednesdays @ AMI's Clarendon Hills & Downers Grove Campuses, and In-Home Lessons ***

Ariel Su (cello/bass) - a native of Taiwan, she has performed as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician. Ms. Su is adept at presenting different genres of music from classical, to contemporary, and Chinese music. She earned a Master degree of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Hartford- the Hartt School, and Performer's Certificate from Northern Illinois University. In addition, she received Suzuki Cello Pedagogy training under Nancy Hair and has been teaching cello privately for all ages in both Taiwan and the United States for several years. Ms Su strives to creatively work with every individual to achieve the greatest results.
*** Available for Lessons - Mondays & Wednesdays @ AMI's Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove & St Charles Campuses, and In-Home Lessons ***

Dylan Barnett (guitar/ukulele) - a Chicago-native, who graduated from DePaul University School of Music with a BA in Jazz Studies. He can be found in surrounding suburbs performing jazz music in local restaurants, and art galleries.
*** Available for Lessons - Mondays @ AMI's Clarendon Hills & Downers Grove Campuses, and In-Home Lessons ***

Emily Munn-Wood (cello/bass) - based in Chicago, Emily received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Music degree from DePaul University. She also is an active freelancer in the Midwest and is a member of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra.
*** Available for Lessons - Wednesdays @ AMI's Clarendon Hills & Downers Grove Campuses, and In-Home Lessons ***

Julia Evans (violin/viola) - violinist from New York City, completed her Undergraduate degree in Violin Performance at the Mannes College of Music in 2002 and then her Masters in Performance at NYU in 2004. Since 2005, Mrs Evans has been an active performer in various orchestras, chamber music groups, and on Broadway.
*** Available for Lessons - Tuesdays @ AMI's Clarendon Hills Campus ***

Noe Mina (trumpet/French horn/trombone) - received his BM from Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Jazz Trumpet Performance on a Presidential Scholarship Award. He participated in All-State Ensembles for three years as well as placing first chair in the National Competition – Jazz Band of America.
*** Available for Lessons - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays @ AMI's Clarendon Hills & Downers Grove Campuses, and In-Home Lessons ***

American Music Institute is located in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, and St Charles. In-Home & Online Lessons are also available. If you would like to schedule lessons with one of these esteemed AMI Faculty Members, Contact AMI... AMI@amimusic.org / www.amimusic.org / 630-850-8505.

Other AMI Programs...

- AMI Summer Music Camp (July 18-22, 2022)
- American Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYSO) (Auditions 3/13, 4/3)
- Chicago Violin Competition (11/20/2022)
For more info, visit AMI's website... www.amimusic.org