Are musicians more creative and imaginative? “ In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought…
Why do students drop out of music lessons?
Why do most people drop out of music lessons? Remus Badea, Executive Director, American Music Institute There is no doubt that music is one way…
How to learn music theory?
What is the best way to learn music theory systematically? Remus Badea, Executive Director, American Music Institute If you are looking forward to learning music…
Talent vs Hard Work When Studying Music
Is it possible for a person without any inherent musical talent to become skilled at playing an instrument? Remus Badea, Executive Director, American Music Institute…
New AMI Piano Instructor: Gretchen Martin
New AMI Piano Instructor: Gretchen Martin Gretchen Martin is a native of Kansas. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in Piano Performance with Honors from…
Can music lessons boost a child’s study skills at school?
Can music lessons boost a child’s study skills at school? Remus Badea, Executive Director, American Music Institute There are growing numbers of studies that show…
New AMI Instructor: Louise Brodie, Violin
New AMI Instructor: Louise Brodie, Violin Louise Brodie performs and teaches jazz improvisation and Irish fiddling as well as classical music. She works as a…
New AMI Instructor: Ayaka Sano, Violin
New AMI Instructor: Ayaka Sano, Violin Ayaka Sano has been playing the violin since the age of 11. She attended the University of Georgia on…
Pros and Cons: Group Lessons and Private Music Lessons
Pros and cons: group lessons versus private music lessons Remus Badea, Executive Director, American Music Institute Thinking of taking music lessons? That’s a great idea,…
New AMI Instructor: Zhivko Nikolov Guitar
New AMI Instructor: Zhivko Nikolov – Guitar Zhivko Nikolov has a B.M. and M.M. in Guitar Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt…
New AMI Instructor: Julie Schreiner violin
New AMI Instructor: Julie Schreiner – Violin/Viola Julie is a trained Suzuki teacher who has taught both Suzuki lessons and traditional lessons to beginner through…
New AMI Instructor: Steven Suvada, Guitar
New AMI Instructor: Steven Suvada, Guitar Having just recently completed a series of 14 concert performances as a featured soloist with the Joffrey Ballet, guitarist…
New AMI Instructor: Lindsey Dondanville, Voice
Lindsey Dondanville (Soprano) is a native of Lake Zurich, Illinois. She holds both a B.M. in Vocal Performance from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2011) and…
AMI Summer Music Camp 2015
American Music Institute is proud to announce that its 2015 AMI Summer Camp was successfully held June 22-26 at AMI’s Clarendon Hills campus. Over 50…
How to play a song by ear
By Remus Badea, Executive Director, American Music Institute There are many ways to approach learning music. While many individuals choose to learn to read music…