Music Teacher – Jonah Lazarus
Music Teacher – Jonah Lazarus

Music Teacher – Jonah Lazarus

Offers remote services
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Offers remote services
Discounts available
$50/hour
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Responds in about 2 hours

Introduction: Based out of Chicago, IL, I have 10+ years of music teaching experience and even more years performing and composing professionally. While my main instruments are drum set, marimba and guitar, I teach improvisation and composition on any/all instruments you want to learn. I believe that all living beings are born musical. My goal is to help people unlock their innate musical talents. By developing listening skills and gaining greater body awareness, musicians become more fluent and expressive. This approach has allowed me to participate in playing many different styles and instruments. My passion is combining everything I have learned and creating something new in original music and improvisational contexts. I compose for and perform with a number of Chicago-based musicians and bands, including, Family Junket, Jazz Robots, Seres de Luz, and Berta Bigtoe. I have a BA in Music from Macalester College and studied music in Brazil on a Fulbright Scholarship. With ten years of experience teaching people of all ages in music schools and private lessons, I am excited to meet new students and help you reach your musical goals!
Overview

Hired 17 times

Serves Chicago, IL

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1 employee

9 years in business

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2021

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Ag A.
Oct 15, 2022
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I’m so happy I found Jonah for drum lessons! I love his teaching style and his commitment to creating a comfortable learning environment for his students. He’s really expanded my understanding of and appreciation for music over the last few months— I can’t recommend him enough!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Can read percussion notation • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • Folk • Yes, the student already has drums • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

Drum Lessons
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Junting A.
Jan 10, 2022
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Jonah has been teaching my son guitar lessons for a few months. My 6-year old son really likes him and his lesson. He is very good at having the children engaged in music and keeping their interest on the instrument learning.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons
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Abigail R.
Jan 10, 2022
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Jonah is an amazing teacher. I honestly did not expect to be playing so confidently with just a few lessons under my belt, but having the freedom to do so has made learning a new instrument incredibly enjoyable. Jonah also understands that the best way to learn is to start playing with others and has provided very affordable ways to do so. If I could rate him more than 5 stars I absolutely would!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • Rock • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location

Drum Lessons
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Darrin B.
Sep 29, 2022
Jonah is a very open minded and free spirited teacher. He has an abundance of knowledge and information to share to any style drummer. He Is very patient and helps make things that seem complex feel easy. Every time i visit Jonah i learn something new, and feel more confident in my drumming capabilities. Highly recommend!!
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Nicholas C.
May 23, 2022
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Jonah is an awesome dude. he responded to my enquiry in a very concise, and articulate manner, addressing everything i had questions on. I appreciate his openness and empathetic energy I will continue working with him on my songwriting/ and piano, maybe even guitar in the future.

Details: Lessons • Complete songwriting • Rock/Pop • At the pro’s location

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