Studio Philosophy

True Note Music offers private violin and viola
lessons to beginning students 4 years of age and
older through college preparatory skill levels.

At all stages of development, emphasis is placed
on a thoughtful and integrated approach to
learning to play and create music. Suzuki violin
school playing posture, Western note reading
practice and European classical musicality are all
combined to give students a complete method of
studying music.

Always, a students' individual learning style and
musical interests are assessed and made part of
the lesson experience.

Studio Structure

True Note Music specializes in private music
tutoring on violin and viola. Lessons are typically
a half-hour in length and are scheduled once
per week.

Lesson fees are $25 per half hour lesson. If a
student is motivated, additional/longer scheduling
options are available at a reduced rate. Generally,
a lesson time should equal the amount of a time
a student spends practicing daily.

Music studied will include whatever is being
studied in a school ensemble, etude/scale books
appropriate to the students' level of expertise,
classical repertoire and a choice of ethnic,
religious, pop or jazz music dependent upon
that student's interests.

Jeannette Hoyt has 25+ years music teaching experience.

Jeannette has over 25 years experience teaching in a private lesson setting, was String Ensemble Director for 13 years at Guerin College Prep High School in River Grove, IL, has taught strings at Chicago High School for the Arts, was the Intermediate Orchestra Conductor for the Hyde Park Youth Symphony and has served as guest clinician for the Illinois Music Educators Association, Illinois High School Music Association and the Schaumburg Youth Orchestra. Presently, Jeannette teaches at Chicago West Community Music Center and Fame Center.

Jeannette attended Interlochen Arts Academy and Indiana University, Bloomington majoring in music performance while studying jazz with Dave Baker. She has been associate principal violist with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and presently plays with Bella Vita String Quartet, Candy Town, and Synchronicity.

Jeannette knows the strengths and weaknesses of a strictly classical musical education and brings that knowledge to her teaching, creating a learning environment where classical music discipline and self-discovery are equally valued and encouraged. 

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