About Alexis Ross
Born and raised in Arlington Heights, I began piano lessons in first grade. I continued with lessons all through college, but I also participated in other areas of music. I started trombone in fourth grade and continued with band all through college. I started guitar lessons in eighth grade and was part of Saint Viator High School's jazz band. I also took drum set lessons for a short period of time in high school.
I attended Elmhurst College and graduated with a degree in music education and a certificate in piano pedagogy. Although I am certified to teach K-12 music in any public school in Illinois, I decided to continue in growing my private studio after college in order to work with students on a one-on-one level.
I studied under Linda Camp and Wendy Unrath-Young during my time at Elmhurst College. I would also like to attribute my strong background in music theory and ear training to another Elmhurst College professor, Kevin Olson, whose beginner piano method books I use in my studio today. I gained invaluable teaching knowledge from my two outstanding Music Education professsors/ band directors at Elmhurst University, Judith E. Grimes and the late Ross Kellan. I have performed in numerous recitals, was a featured soloist with the Elmhurst College Chamber Orchestra, have accompanied for high school choirs, accompanied several solo and ensemble contests with local schools, and am a substitute pianist at a few local churches.
Aside from my private studio, I have worked with the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) and teach students with special needs piano and guitar lessons. I currently teach students with special needs from all over the Chicago area in my home studio, and students come from as far as Volo and Chicago.
Each student is unique - everyone has a different learning style, personality, and taste is music. As much as I strive to teach fundamentals for every beginner, it is also fun to venture into the music the student wants to learn. We have fun during the summer taking requests of anything from Taylor Swift to Childish Gambino. During December, most students chose to work on the holiday music of their choosing.
Aside from teaching music lessons, I am a passionate runner and gardener. I love talking to my students about their athletic endeavors. I believe every human needs to develop skills and passions to make him/herself a well-rounded individual, and in addition to the arts, athletics is an equally important component of life. I also love being in nature, whether it's running with a jogging stroller and baby through a snow storm, or hiking with my daughter on my back when it's 95 degrees! I grow as much of my own food as possible - I even have a grow tent in the basement for the winter - and have a rule at home to use one home grown ingredient per day, YEAR-ROUND!
Joining my husband and toddler are Reggie, our lab-pointer dog, and Julep and Crescent, our cats. They love getting pets from my students!
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Born and raised in Arlington Heights, I began piano lessons in first grade. I continued with lessons all through college, but I also participated in other areas of music. I started trombone in fourth grade and continued with band all through college. I started guitar lessons in eighth grade and was part of Saint Viator High School's jazz band. I also took drum set lessons for a short period of time in high school.
I attended Elmhurst College and graduated with a degree in music education and a certificate in piano pedagogy. Although I am certified to teach K-12 music in any public school in Illinois, I decided to continue in growing my private studio after college in order to work with students on a one-on-one level.
I studied under Linda Camp and Wendy Unrath-Young during my time at Elmhurst College. I would also like to attribute my strong background in music theory and ear training to another Elmhurst College professor, Kevin Olson, whose beginner piano method books I use in my studio today. I gained invaluable teaching knowledge from my two outstanding Music Education professsors/ band directors at Elmhurst University, Judith E. Grimes and the late Ross Kellan. I have performed in numerous recitals, was a featured soloist with the Elmhurst College Chamber Orchestra, have accompanied for high school choirs, accompanied several solo and ensemble contests with local schools, and am a substitute pianist at a few local churches.
Aside from my private studio, I have worked with the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) and teach students with special needs piano and guitar lessons. I currently teach students with special needs from all over the Chicago area in my home studio, and students come from as far as Volo and Chicago.
Each student is unique - everyone has a different learning style, personality, and taste is music. As much as I strive to teach fundamentals for every beginner, it is also fun to venture into the music the student wants to learn. We have fun during the summer taking requests of anything from Taylor Swift to Childish Gambino. During December, most students chose to work on the holiday music of their choosing.
Aside from teaching music lessons, I am a passionate runner and gardener. I love talking to my students about their athletic endeavors. I believe every human needs to develop skills and passions to make him/herself a well-rounded individual, and in addition to the arts, athletics is an equally important component of life. I also love being in nature, whether it's running with a jogging stroller and baby through a snow storm, or hiking with my daughter on my back when it's 95 degrees! I grow as much of my own food as possible - I even have a grow tent in the basement for the winter - and have a rule at home to use one home grown ingredient per day, YEAR-ROUND!
Joining my husband and toddler are Reggie, our lab-pointer dog, and Julep and Crescent, our cats. They love getting pets from my students!
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