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Where's the Best Place to Get a Music Lesson?—Patch Readers' Choice
Let us know where to find the best music or voice lesson in Geneva, Batavia or St. Charles and pick the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner!
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Just getting the voice warmed up a little bit before making the announcement that Patch wants your vote on the Best Music Lesson venue in the Tri-Cities.
You don't have to be rich to be my girl, you don't have to be cool to rule my world. All I want is your extra time and your ... vote.
Sorry about the Prince flashback, but the topic here is music, and the goal is to get you to nominate your favorite place to learn it. Whether you play piano, clarinet, drums or flugelhorn, there are good people in these parts who can help you get better at it. You can sing their praises by voting for their business for a Patch 2012 Readers' Choice Award.
How do you do that? It's easy—as easy as Sunday morning ... or like taking candy from a baby. (Name those tunes.) Just vote in our Patch poll below.
Nominations were accepted on Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles Patch through July 9.
Winners in all Readers' Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24.
The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17.
So vote in our Patch poll, which will "give you a chance," as Rod Stewart might say, to let you give your favorite music teaching place the coveted Patch Readers' Choice "love touch."
Melissa Thompson
8:05 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
Danielle Bruhn's Piano Studio in Batavia
Jamie
8:12 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
Instrument exchange in batavia...specifically with billy on the drums!
Frank Christensen
9:20 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
DaCapo (Elburn)
jfarris
6:34 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
J.C.'s Guitars & Lessons in St. Charles
Sara
1:24 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
Music Matters in Batavia!!
jeff matter
10:02 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Sara,
Thank you for the nomination!
Nell Novak
1:58 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
Music Matters!
jeff matter
10:03 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Nell,
Thank you for being a part of the Music Matters community since we opened 6 years ago! And of course, thank you for the nomination.
Julia
4:30 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
Music Matters in Batavia! I've been studing piano for 2 years now, and I've learned a lot!!!!!
jeff matter
10:04 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Julia,
I am so glad you are excited about music making! Looking forward to hearing you on the recital this fall.
Mr. Matter
Cindy Porcaro
8:46 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
“Music Matters is the best music school in the tri cities”
jeff matter
10:05 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Cindy,
Thank YOU! It is great being able to teach your sons and have your family be a part of the school.
Erica
7:48 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Music Matters in Batavia is the best music school in the tri cities! I have been a student there for just over a year. The school caters to the students' needs; Music Matters has amazing teachers!
jeff matter
10:06 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Erica,
You are sounding great and I cannot believe your progress in just over a year! Thank you for the nomination. See you at Music Matters!
Brian Reid
9:09 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Music Matters...Batavia, IL
jeff matter
10:07 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Brian...yes it does!
Sandra Burke
10:01 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Music Matters, Batavia,IL. Amazing teachers, earthy crunchy venue, what more could anyone ask for?
jeff matter
10:08 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Thank you Sandra for sharing your family with our community!
Holly Deitchman
2:52 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Music Matters in Batavia-I love the location, I love the instructors, I love the school in general. You become a part of the Music Matters Family :)
jeff matter
10:10 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Holly,
Thank you for being a part of our community! Very kind words.
Joseph
12:56 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
No doubt about it.... THE BEST PLACE FOR LESSONS is Hix Bros Music in Batavia
Brad Bognar
1:26 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Best place to take lessons is EASILY Hix Brothers Music in Aurora.
Jesse Colin
1:33 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hix Bros Music. I took drum lessons from Andrew back when they were on Farnsworth and even went with them to Naperville for a bit. Although I was taking drum lessons, I had also learned a bit for guitar. And I hadn't had stepped into one guitar lesson. Thank you Andrew for the learning experience and thank you Hix Bros Music for the music.
Matilda B
2:11 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hix brothers. My husband, kids, and my self have all had the pleasure of taking lessons in Batavia and Aurora
Melanie Strausberger
2:16 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hix Brothers Music! No doubt! I take guitar lessons there and its amazing. Making friends and bands and participating in parades! Definitely worth every single penny.
Matt Z
2:28 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hix Bros Music in Aurora and Batavia is the obviously the best place to take music lessons. They have a great store there too and put on amazing Rock U concerts 3 times a year. Hix Bros Music all the way!
mark strausberger
2:58 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hix bros by far!
Mary Dirilten
3:19 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
HIX BROS MUSIC IS THE PLACE FOR LESSONS, EQUIPMENT, ... YOU NAME IT!!
Their caring and knowledgeable staff makes it THE BEST all around music store for Kane County, Will County, Kendall County, DuPage County and beyond.
Beth
3:23 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hix Bros 4 sure!
Angela
3:51 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Definitely Hix Bros! The Rock U concerts alone are worth it.
cliff kapson
3:59 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Our son has been taking lessons at Hix Brothers Music for 7 years. They have nurtured his passion for guitar on all levels, and he's still growing his skills with them.
Kathryn
7:07 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Hix brothers all the way. Both girls are in guitar lessons there and love it!
Lydia Barfield
10:03 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Imperial School Of Music in Geneva:
From Lynda Barfield:
"I have two Children currently taking (piano and bass) lessons at Imperial Music and have been very happy with the experienced teachers and knowledgeable staff."
Bill K.
12:10 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
By far, Hix Bros. They LIVE music.
Julie S
8:57 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Studio K for piano lessons. Mr. Kellen is the best teacher around. Both my boys have been taking lessons from him for 3 years and they love going to their lessons.
Todd R. VonOhlen
10:00 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Hix Brothers has great teachers and great depth to the program, not just 1 on 1 lessons, but lessons as a rock group! The uke club is great fun!
Susan Houben
5:53 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Studio K Music in Geneva at Cordigans Pianoland for Piano Lessons (jazz, classical, pop)!
Trudy Brown
9:12 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Music Matters in Batavia is a great place to get instruction. The teachers are very involved with their students and they've created a great learning environment.
jeff matter
10:11 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
I am so glad Trudy! Thank you for the nomination and we will see you soon!
Dennis Brown
5:27 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Vero Voce School of Performing Arts in St Charles is a great place for any Music or Theatre lessons.
Katelyn Jassoy
5:57 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Vero Voce School of Performing Arts In St. Charles is the best place to study all types of performing arts. The teachers there are completely dedicated and that is why i have received a merit scholarship to Interlochen art's camp. I have been to many music schools in the area and this one is the best
Tara Brown
8:55 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
No question...Vero Voce in St Charles! The staff and teachers are amazingly talented and have made my 7 year old, first time piano player feel so welcome and at ease. It's truly the perfect place of all ages!
Patricia Ashbaugh
10:04 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Vero Voce School of Visual & Performing Arts [mailto:dawn@dawnharkins.com] This is by far the most professional music studio in the area. The coaches are nurturing and awesome with the children. They seem to have just the write words to explain the proper technique in a way that the kids can grasp. I have three grandchildren that take voice, piano, acting and violin. They have progressed so much quicker in their individual talents than they have in previous years of study. My hope is that others will learn this before they have spent tens of thousands on the less than qualified teachers. Unfortunately sites such as this were not in existance when the children began their lessons, so we had to learn by trial and error.
Abageal Phelan
10:53 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Vero Voce! I have been SO blest to go to Vero Voce and recieve a education in voice! I have grown so much from my time there and cannot wait to get even better!!!
Sara G.
11:18 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Vero Voce School of Visual and Performing Arts in Saint Charles! My piano instructor Channa is amazing! She makes it so fun and interesting that learning feels almost effortless! I am 35 and have been wanting to take lessons for years and feel lucky to have found this school!
Christina
9:10 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Vero Voce!
Melanie
10:07 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Vero Voce is THE place for vocal and violin lessons. Dawn Harkins is absolutely incomparable to any vocal instructor I have ever had. Catherine Pittman is top of the line in teaching violin and most importantly teaching the Proper technique to play this beautiful instrument. I am truely blessed!
Terri Anderson
5:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Vero Voce in St. Charles is the place to go for outstanding vocal training! Dawn Brown is so incredibly talented and brings out the best in her students. My daughter feels blessed to have found such an inspirational teacher.
Kelly Carlson
4:18 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
We love it at Music Matters in Batavia! Everyone is so upbeat and keep the kids motivated.
jeff matter
10:14 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Hi Kelly!!!
Thank you for the nomination. We love having you at the school!
Ms. Zann
5:06 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Imperial Music in Geneva is a fantastic place. The staff is helpful and instructors are extremely patient and encouraging. The instructors have the Master's degree plus they perform professionally so they really have a passion for teaching and performing - and helps the students want to practice and improve their skills. Staff is welcoming.
Nick
5:29 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Imperial music is the best. We have two children that take lessons, one with jay on piano and one on strings with mr p. jay is truly amazing, so patient and willing to work with my little one to make it so enjoyable! And mr P has really helped to create quite a budding classcal cellist. And the front desk was so helpful in scheduling both lessons on the same day at the same time.
Laura ZuzulyGAF
6:10 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Imperial Music in Geneva!
Beth S
7:46 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
We love Imperial School of Music in Geneva! The Bazans are fantastic, as are Mr. Mark and Ms. Jenn. We take piano, flute and clarinet there. It's awesome!
Denise B
8:23 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Imperial School of Music in Geneva! Mr. Bazan is fabulous!
Joe M
10:18 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Hix Brothers in Aurora. I have two sons taking drum and guitar lessons there. Great for both. The ROCKU concerts is an awesome concept and experience!
Ed Fowler
11:23 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Hix Bros Music! We've got both our rockstars in lessons here. Love it.
Kevin L
11:28 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Hix Brothers! Jazz guitar teachers with real musical education. Best Ukulele instruction anywhere.
Lucy Croft
5:24 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Hix Brothers started by the greatest music teacher ever! John Hix. Now three of his 10 kids keep it alive! So many great teachers and students! Best voice teacher too! Great prices and they have so many great musicians to help you. Such a fun place to shop!!!!!
Steve S
5:45 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Our vote is Imperial Music in Geneva! They've been around for 59 years and originally opened for business by Herb Granquist of Swedish Day's Music Competition. Imperial specializes in lessons on saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, piano and voice & more! It's family owned and operated now by the Bazan's. Best place around!
Larry G
5:50 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Imperial School Of music. The student's Mr Bazan and Mr. Baldin teach receive 1st place honors on their instruments at solo and ensemble, first chair in band, the kids are excited to learn, and yes, even want to practice - as hard as that is to believe!You can rent instruments there too, quality used for not too much money. Imperial's the place to go in Geneva.
Mary R.
6:48 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Hix Bros Music ROCKS!!
They offer a ukulele group that meets twice a week and is a blast!
Robert G
7:19 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Imperial School of Music is a great place for music lessons!
Cathy S
7:41 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Imperial School of Music in Geneva! My son takes tenor sax lessons and Mr. Bazan knows how to keep him motivated.
Francoise
7:48 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Imperial School of Music in Geneva is the best music school in the tri-city area. My son has taken trumpet lessons from Mark Baldin at Imperial for several years. Mark is an excellent instructor, and the owners, Maureen and Michael Bazan are delightful people and very accommodating with respect to lesson scheduling!
Jennifer
9:22 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Imperial Music in Geneva. My son has been taking cello lessons there for 2 years. He was supposed to take lessons only for the summer but he asked if he could continue them year round! When your child can't wait to go to music lessons you know you've found the right place.
Lauren adams
10:18 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Imperial school of music in Geneva!! The teachers are always extremely nice and the service is wonderful.
Jenie V
12:00 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Hix Brothers Music in Batavia and Aurora. The teachers and the Rock U gave my kids the chance to explore their talents in Music.
Katherine V
1:59 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Imperial Music in Geneva is the best place for jazz! If you want to learn to play jazz and improvise on your instrument, Mark A or Mr. Bazan are the best!
Dylan
9:24 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Imperial School of Music is the best place to get music lessons in Geneva. All of the teachers are wonderfull and have a real passion for music.
Steve
9:24 am on Monday, July 9, 2012
Imperial Music is all about MUSIC. Love their vibe!
Sam
11:25 am on Monday, July 9, 2012
Imperial School of Music!
Cecile W.
12:55 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012
Imperial School of Music!!!! My son has been taking piano lessons with Jay for years.
Greg
11:41 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012
Music matters in Batavia - what a wonderful community oriented atmosphere!!
jeff matter
10:15 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Thank you Greg! It is great to have you here!
ken loebel
8:16 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
Go to any of the schools mentioned to learn the notes and hand movements... to learn music, go play out on the road for a living for awhile - you'll learn the real blues as well as how to rock...that is where life's music lessons really occur, and the school of hard knocks provides the most exclusive degree in music-
samcar1
11:07 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Music Matters in Batavia!
jeff matter
10:16 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Jonnette! Thank you! Music does matter in Batavia!
C Ken
5:05 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012
I take my Granddaughter to Music Matters. It is the best!
jeff matter
10:18 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Thank you for being a part of our community! Glad that you can share music with your Granddaughter!
Mark Ruscitti
2:11 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Music Matters is a great school with great instructors. It is one of a kind for sure.
jeff matter
10:19 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Hi Mark! Thank you for the kind words!
Jake H
6:38 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Music Matters in Batavia is the BEST music school around. It is awesome because they have the best teachers and the best owner Jeff Matters.
jeff matter
10:21 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Hi Jake! Thank you for your nomination! It is so wonderful to have you sharing your talents with us!
jordi
8:52 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
Imperial music. Their teachers dont just teach, nor do they just have degrees including master degree plus k12- they are prossional musicians! Brass teacher is 1st trumpet with two symphonies and the woodwind teacher has played for cab calloway, billy eckstein, frankie valley, been on tour and played on nationally released cd and videos such as veggie tales. Imperial music is hwere its at.
Marcela R. Peñalva
1:22 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
New York Jazz Academy in NY, you can also find free youtube lessons from them and online classes. But if you can attend to their school, you will be amazed on how awesome their programs are.