Elif Allenfort Piano Studio, Long Grove IL
Elif Allenfort Piano Studio, Long Grove IL

Elif Allenfort Piano Studio, Long Grove IL

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Introduction: (Please note that I only teach in my HOME STUDIO located in Long Grove IL. I also offer online lessons on FaceTime or Zoom. Please visit my website for additional information.) I am accepting all levels and ages of students who seek a deeper understanding of music and the arts. Under my tutelage my students will develop an excellent technique and musicianship. I combine my teaching with music theory, music and art history. I offer performance opportunities to all students. I have an excellent 6’3 Grotrian grand piano and a Kawai digital piano in my studio. I prepare my students for piano competitions, local recitals as well as college admissions for music majors. I have 25 years of experience as a professional pianist and instructor. I hold Bachelors degrees from two Universities (Hacettepe University in Ankara & Royal Conservatory of Brussels) as well as Masters and post-masters (Artist Diploma) degrees (Roosevelt University, Chicago). I have been teaching both private and group piano lessons for 23 years in US. I worked as Piano Department Head for number of years at an established music school (Metropolis Performing Arts School) and held a position at Sherwood Community Music School at Columbia College before establishing my own private studio. I also currently do some work at MIC in Winnetka. I feel privileged to share my knowledge with my students, I love seeing them progress and achieve their goals in music. If you’re looking for a comprehensive musical curriculum and a highly competent instructor please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to schedule a trial lesson. Kindly~ Elif Allenfort
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Serves Lake Zurich, IL

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Tammy S.
Apr 16, 2015
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Elif is a very effective teacher. I had never taken a piano lesson before, even though I had played French horn in high school I thought it would be really difficult for me as an adult to learn how to play piano, with my inexperience using both hands and with bass clef music reading. But after only a few months I am amazed by how fast I am learning and how much I can play now under Elif's instruction. She is so pleasant and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her.
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Sharon D.
Sep 30, 2017
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Elif has done a fantastic job developing a lesson plan that helped me get back into playing the piano after 10 years. Our lessons go beyond the techniques to the history and theory of the music. Definitely one of the best piano teachers I've worked with.
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Lynn B.
Nov 14, 2014
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Elif is a very skilled piano teacher for our son, who came to her already knowing piano but still wanting to better his skills. Lessons are in her beautiful home, set up specifically for piano lessons. Elif is able to listen to and watch his playing, determine what skills he needs, and how to stretch his innate abilities. My son enjoys his lessons very much--which is saying a lot! He leaves feeling enthusiastic about what he just learned, and excited about trying it out. We are very grateful to have found her, and highly recommend her as often as we can.
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Ben D.
Nov 7, 2014
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Elif Allenfort has been an amazing piano teacher. She allowed me to pick the direction I wanted to progress and supported me every step of the way. Under her tutelage my piano skills have increased tremendously and I have several beautiful sounding songs to show for my efforts. If I had to go back and pick my piano teacher again there is no doubt in my mind that I would choose Elif.
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Heather W.
Sep 17, 2015
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She's very patient and the lessons progress at a good pace. As an adult learning for the first time this is important to me because I would get bored otherwise. She's a stickler for good technique which is also key. I highly recommend her.
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