Guitar, Bass, Drums and Ukulele Teachers
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Mr. Josh Hylland: Guitar ($36.90), Bass ($36.90),
Drums ($36.90)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Josh Hylland has been a member of NMA faculty for 3 years now teaching piano, guitar, and drums. He is a member
of Music Teacher National Association, and of Naperville Chapter ISMTA, and is active in preparing his piano
students for IL State Piano Exam. He also created the curriculum for NMA Merit Certificate Exam in drums. In
addition, Josh’s students had great success at IMA Competition in the previous years, many of whom brought home
trophies, placing among the top 3 competitors in their class.
Josh started his musical journey playing percussion in middle school band, and enrolling in choir shortly
thereafter. He has been a dedicated musician since picking up the guitar at age 12, and eventually began taking
lessons from local musicians. Prior to legal driving age, Josh had already begun giving lessons to family
acquaintances as well as a few friends from school, and in doing so discovered a new type of joy, teaching music
to others. Since then he has continued to seek out eager students, giving lessons out of home and thoroughly
exploring every musical opportunity he saw, as well as every instrument he could get his hands on. Since
graduating high school he studied music theory as well as jazz guitar and piano at Waubonsee Community College
before moving on to play bass guitar in a band fronted by former Buddy Guy guitarist, Frank Blinkal for two years.
Since then he has played live and in studios with various acts in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Josh
continues his search for new musical endeavors, and always strives to help students take the next step.
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Mr. Roman Maroz: Guitar ($36.90), Ukulele ($34.30),
Drums ($36.90)
Friday, Saturday
Roman Maroz is a professional musician and multi-instrumentalist originally from Belarus. In young age, being inspired by his father playing guitar, Roman studied drums, guitar, and piano and graduated with Master’s Degree in Music. He had an opportunity to perform with many different world-famous artists such as, Jose Carreras, Michele Legrand, Al di Meola, Robbin Gibb (Bee Gees) and the others, and participated in different music festivals, competitions and worked in the recording studios.
Roman was honored to join professional musicians of the UAE in performing at EXPO 2020, Emirates Palace, World Trade Centre, Dubai Opera, Du Arena and other well-known venues, including five concerts with Andrea Bocelli, as well as recording UAE National Anthem for Expo 2020. Apart from performing music, Roman's great passion lies in teaching and inspiring young talent, while guiding them through their music journey. He is very focused on teaching and inspiring students, helping them achieve their goals and aspire towards new challenges. His students achieved high grades in ABRSM and Trinity College of London exams, and participated in "Tops in Trinity" Concerts.
Having an extensive experience in teaching for more than 20 years and more than 200 students, Roman creates special music program designed for each young individual, in order to give them a strong foundation in technique, developing listening skills, coordination and general musicianship. His motto is: Work hard, enjoy music and you will be proud of your achievements!
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Mr. Jake Foland: Guitar ($36.90), Drums ($36.90)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Jake Foland is a multi-instrumentalist who has been playing his whole life. Born into a musical family, Jake began his journey exploring music from a very young age. Learning the basics of guitar from his father, Jake ran with it and educated himself in more advanced techniques. At the same time, Jake taught himself drum set. As he aged, his curiosity grew and he began studying piano in addition to drums and guitar. Having studied with many teachers throughout the years, Jake gained knowledge of not only the instruments themselves, but on teaching as well. In college, Jake studied music theory and composition, as well as voice, piano, drums, and world percussion. Having gained a broad perspective on music as a whole from these varied studies, Jake brings a unique and informed approach to teaching his students.
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Mr. Matt Kavanaugh: Guitar ($36.90), Ukulele ($34.30),
Bass ($36.90), Drums ($36.90)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Matt Kavanaugh is a multi instrumentalist from Naperville, Il who has been playing, studying, and performing
music throughout the last 15 years.. In 2017, he graduated from Elmhurst College, where he studied guitar with
Frank Portolese, Mike Pinto, and Neal Alger, and piano with Frank Caruso and Mark Streder.
Matt is currently working towards a graduate degree from Northern Illinois University, studying under Fareed
Haque. Matt can be currently found playing around the Chicagoland area in various jazz, rock, and pop groups. His
teaching experience ranges from students ages 5-70, and in all genres. His teaching philosophy focuses on each
individual student, their musical interests, music fundamentals, and enjoying your musical journey at your own
pace!
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