What our members say.

  • “Jenny was a great teacher who really catered to how I wanted to learn. Very sweet and super smart.”

    A.K.

  • "My lesson has become the highlight of my week. I really look forward to it. I can see and feel the progress, and my instructors have really encouraged and continued to push me so much that I know I will be able to fulfill my wish to be a good pianist. I’m very excited about it.”

    Elbert H., age 70

  • "An institution with exceptional instructors!”

    Imran K.

  • "Greetings ! Please find attached the ABRSM Certificate that arrived from UK with Vikram's excellent scores in it. Many thanks for preparing Vikram for this exam over the last 6 months. The ABRSM Coordinator, based in the US, who conducts these exams in person mentioned that getting full marks in 3 of the sections is quite an achievement as even her students don't get that score. We will always remain grateful. Thank you for always being supportive with opportunities to perform for Vikram which builds up his confidence and his comfort with being in front of an audience.”

    Reemaa, Vikram’s mom

  • “My son has been taking piano lessons here for over a year now and we can’t say enough great things about this place. The instructors are awesome - and really try to take the child’s interests in mind to make things fun and exciting (i.e. his teacher found sheet music for the theme song from his favorite video game Zelda - and he was so amazed and excited!) But this place is more than just amazing instructors - it is a wonderful little supportive community. Everyone in the office really is supportive and wants your student to succeed and have a love for music - and the recital opportunities the school provides are so lovely and well organized! Love it all. Thank you to everyone there for all your support and hard work - it has been a joyful experience❤️.

    Marrakesh G.F.

  • “I’ve been taking lessons with Jenny for about a month now and am so happy!! I am an adult learner- have had a few piano lessons and taken some classes before but nothing extensive.Jenny is the best teacher I’ve had so far. She teaches in a way that makes sense to me (including fundamentals and theories) and makes sure I understand before moving on.I am excited and motivated to practice because I am building confidence and moving at a pace that’s right for me.Really glad I found South Loop Piano Lessons!”

    Meg M.

  • "Evokes wonder, amazement and joy! ​​During the pandemic, informal piano recitals became a regular feature in our home; our son Vikram would play several pieces in the evening after dinner not only bringing us joy and happiness but our neighbours also as they watched him via zoom. Our weekly online lessons with South Loop Piano Lessons paid off even though we missed seeing our teacher face to face and playing the grand piano. Now, with in person recitals being possible, we are so excited. Seeing the students perform live evokes wonder, amazement and joy in us and it’s something that we missed all last year. It makes us realise how much music uplifts and heals.” -

    Reemaa K. (parent of Vikram, 9years)

  • "Joe is teaching his brother how to bow! Joe and Oliver both say the best part of taking piano lessons is being able to make music. During COVID shutdown, they looked forward to virtual lessons because it still gave them alone time to learn with their teachers. This will be Oliver’s first in person recital and he is super excited to perform for an audience. Joe is teaching his brother how to bow. We love the program and it’s great watching my boys learn music and progress with their piano studies. The lessons are always a bright spot in their week”

    Jennifer (Mom of Joe and Oliver)

  • "I am closer to my goal...I've been playing piano since I was five. My goal is to be able to sit down at a piano and be able to play a famous song from memory. now I am closer to my goal than I was when I started."

    Josie, age 10

  • ​"Music has become a big and very fun part...I started playing piano when I was very young because my dad wanted me to. Now, through Champaign SchoolofMusic, I've gotten much better and music has become a big and very fun part of my life. Thank you Champaign School of Music!" -

    Elaina, age 12

  • ​"The rewards of pushing through the hard times was worth it.....Our daughters have been taking lessons at the Champaign School of Music for quite a few years, and the thought of missing them during the pandemic would have been unimaginable. We did not know how video lessons were going to be; we are not a quiet household! But Ms Daniele and Ms Ming really did a great job making it all work while being incredibly patient with the obvious auditory and visual challenges that accompany teaching by camera. I am sure the pandemic video fatigue was hard for them, too, but they never showed it. The rewards of pushing through the hard times were worth it, and everyday I enjoy live music in my home from multiple children. We are so blessed that our children have the opportunity to learn from such accomplished pianists who also know how to teach their skills well. They work with each child individually, even letting them learn some of their own musical selections while pushing them to learn new skills and to broaden their musical tastes with a variety of composers. We have been incredibly impressed with the musical strides our child have made with the Champaign School of Music!"

    George, father of 9 year old

  • "I had very successful auditions at several colleges! I wanted to let you know that I will be attending the University of Illinois-Urbana as a music major next fall. I know all of those piano lessons I had with you helped in my success so far!! My mom tells me that the strong music foundation and practice habits I learned when I worked with you is what has made it possible for me to develop my music to this point. I had very successful auditions at several different colleges and have been offered music talent scholarships, too."

    Kate M.