Upbeat Music School

Our piano program teaches classical and contemporary styles with a focus on sight reading, technique, and theory. Students work on personalized song selections from composers like Bach to modern artists like Alicia Keys. Lessons accommodate all skill levels with access to rock band classes for collaborative performance experience.

Violin instruction covers classical training and popular music styles with emphasis on sight reading, technical development, and performance preparation. Students receive individualized attention while having opportunities to participate in ensemble performances and competitions through our group classes.

We offer comprehensive guitar instruction covering rock, blues, country, and classical styles on electric and acoustic instruments. Lessons focus on chord progressions, sight reading, and technique while incorporating students' favorite songs. Rock band class participation enhances collaborative playing skills for all guitar students.

Our vocal program develops technique across multiple genres including rock, pop, jazz, and classical. Students receive training in breath control, vocal range expansion, and performance skills. Voice students can join rock band classes to apply their training in live performance settings with other musicians.

Drum instruction covers rock, blues, jazz, and Latin styles with focus on rhythm development, technical exercises, and performance techniques. Students learn through method books and personalized song selections while having opportunities to showcase skills in rock band performances.

We offer lessons for students aged 2 through adulthood with age-appropriate teaching methods and curriculum.

Yes! We host annual concerts, rock band performances, and the IMA competition for student participants.

We offer instrument rentals and sales including pianos, guitars, and drums for student convenience.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and ACH payments with discounted rates for ACH auto-payments.

Yes! We provide virtual instruction through Skype with our experienced drum instructor Robert Novara.

Lessons are scheduled on first-come basis with flexible rescheduling options through our online system.

A great music school for kids and adults. Some of the lessons that they offer are piano, violin, vocal, and steel drum. The teachers are very passionate and knowledgeable about music. I highly recommend this place!

My daughter has been taking piano lessons here for about a year now and she absolutely loves it. Everyone we've had contact with has been really professional and welcoming. This was our first time taking any kind of lessons and we asked a lot of questions, which they answered kindly. My daughter loves her teacher Danielle- especially since quarantine/lockdown started. She's so friendly and informative and most of all super patient.

It was weird at first to do virtual lessons but my daughter grew to love them. Danielle takes her time to explain the lesson and hold tight during technical difficulties. Would highly recommend the studio.

The school feels like home! The teachers are amazing. My children love this place especially the concerts that are held for the students to show their talents!!!

I was skeptical about taking guitar lessons. In the past a lot of instructors could play but weren't teachers. The teachers at Upbeat Music are very professional. They have music degrees and are committed to teaching. My guitar teacher Sam Mosching is competent and caring. This has been a great experience for me. My progress is much more than I expected. An added plus is the willingness to order special music or notation books. I highly recommend Upbeat Music for adults or younger people.

Upbeat is a ABRSM exam venue and my son took the violin exam there. I have experienced a wonderful support from the owner and the staff of the school since we drove from Michigan. They were always quick response and provided convenience to students as as much as possible. I will choose Upbeat next year for the higher level exam of ABRSM.

We love the school, our son have been taking piano lesson here for 10 years, both Scott and Pok Lin are great people.

This place is very good at customer service. They are clear in what they offer, they call and deliver what they promise; they understand the difference between international and local music language stuff really good. I have dealt with them since 2003 or so and would recommend them to anyone. Scott and Ms. Chin both are children and people loving sweet couple.

My 5 year old son took piano lesson for about 2 years from 2012 to 2014 at Upbeat Music. His teacher was Justin Deangelo. I had my son in other school before we enroll him at Upbeat and he now is continuing his piano in a music school in DC metro. Compared to all the other schools, I found Upbeat Music is the best place for music lesson. 1) They care your expectation. They have you fill out details such as; the reasons of enrolling your kids to a music lesson, and where you want to see your kid standing with the music skill.

I have found Upbeat has used your expectation as guidelines in teaching music to kids. 2) They have qualified/professional teacher who sincerely utilized full lesson time for teaching. Justin was very good in assigning work based on ability of student and writing notes down in note book for the records. He carefully regularly went over theory, lesson and performance of Nancy and Randall Faber and also Bastin's Scale, Chords and Arpeggios book. 3) The fee was very reasonable for the quality they offer. I highly ecommend this place for music lesson for your kids.

I have good time studying piano here. The teacher is very patience and skillful. The working staff at the desk are very helpful and always greet students when they come in. They also provide information about different musical exams and student recitals for stage performance practice. It helped me to build up confidence from the performance.

Upbeat Music is the only "REAL" music school in the Chicago Chinatown vicinity. The reception or sitting area is small but quite comfortable. While waiting for your child, you can enjoy a video taping of the latest piano concert. Pok Ling is the owner/piano teacher. She takes her music very seriously. Ms Johnson wants her students to see the joy that music can bring to their lives. She truly enjoys teaching and her patience is amazing. Her slots fills up very quickly. Her students stays with her once they start with her. Her genuine concern for her students is a true asset! Check it out yourself!

UpBeat Music in Chicago is the place for music lessons. The teachers are all music degreed professionals. Everybody is very friendly and the student recitals are impressive. Their place of business has a great positive environment for learning.