Music Teacher – Jonah Lazarus

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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, with a focus on fluency and expressiveness. 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!

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Hired 21 times

Serves Chicago, IL

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11 years in business

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Ishaq U.

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Jan 31, 2025

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Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • No, the student does not have either • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Piano Lessons

Andrew M.

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Feb 2, 2025

Jonah has a great approach to teaching music. I'm not a musician and I have no musical background which makes it intimidating to play an instrument. Not only is an incredible musician, but he offers a unique approach to teaching that I don't think you'll find in many other teachers. Rather than starting from sheet music, Jonah has you start bottom up by just playing with him! When you play with Jonah in 1-1 or group lessons, you each take turns playing out an initial rhythm that the other people in the room build on top of. Of course, after each short plays session like this, there's an opportunity for reflection and more focused practice if that's what you want! What I like most about playing with Jonah is how I never feel embarrassed or less then for being a novice, because there is no right or wrong! It's honestly a very uplifting experience where you can get whatever support you want from Jonah rather than him telling you what you can and cant do. As a bonus, if you go to his group lessons you can meet a bunch of like minded people that are working on building their relationship with music just like you!

Junting A.

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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

Josie T.

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Jan 7, 2025

Jonah Lazarus seriously is “The best Music Teacher Ever.” He is a Godsend. He is working with 4 students who are hard of hearing. Jonah is very friendly, patient, and professional. The teens enjoy going to his class. Jonah is very affordable too. After reading his bio, is what made my decision to give him a try and we are sticking with him!!! I am also very happy, that he just so happens to be 3 mins from where we are located. I couldn’t ask for more. If you are looking for a music teacher who has experience in a number of instruments, professional, friendly and just down right the best then look no further, he is the one!!! Thank you, Jonah for being you!!

Ag A.

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Oct 15, 2022

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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

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