Just as you don't expect your children to be the next Hemingway as they learn to read and write, our goal isn't to create the next Beethoven. Whether your children are future musicologists or hobbyists, they'll join our hundreds of students who can read music, play their instrument, and are now a Music Maker.
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Life, Inc. is a music school in Crystal Lake owned and founded by Theresa Villec. A music teacher with 20+ years of experience teaching in public and private schools, Mrs. Villec opened Music Makers in 2006. Music Makers currently provides lessons for over 100 students from 7 teachers and 2 locations as of 2022.
Singers learn about diaphragm usage, vowel placement, breathing techniques, and singing fundamentals. Learn your preferred style, whether it's opera and art songs, religious and gospel, Broadway and pop, or a mixture! Students read music and tablature as they play melodies and chords on either acoustic or electric guitars.
It's a positive approach that includes games to reinforce concepts, and this is our primary method. In addition, students learn songs and techniques from Alfred's Basic Piano Method. Original methods and motivators, such as our Music Money system, and songs, developed by Theresa Villec, are also incorporated into the lessons.
At Music Makers, our guitar classes are comprehensive and fun! Our method is derived from different traditions and approaches to give students a well-rounded education on guitar, who will enjoy the ability to play familiar melodies after just 1 month! Students must bring their guitar, whether it's acoustic or electric.
Reviews (6)
Carissa H.
Feb 13, 2018
Mona Darwiche
Nov 07, 2015
Kris Rogers
May 22, 2013
Music Makers.for Life makes learning music fun! Children are motivated to practice and do well by the opportunity to earn "music money" which they can then spend in the "Music Store" on small toys, bags, t-shirts, etc. Music Makers offers lessons in all instruments, including voice, for everyone from ages 2-3 up through adult. Mrs. Villec even offers a special, fun summer camp where children create and produce their own TV show which is then live-streamed on the internet!
Kris Rogers
Nov 02, 2012
Music Makers...for Life, Inc. makes learning music fun, in either private lessons or in classes with their friends! Kids earn "music money" when they've practiced their lesson, answered a question correctly, etc. They can then spend their "music money" in the "Music Store" on candy, small toys, and other musical merchandise.
It keeps kids motivated and excited about learning to sing or play an instrument! Kids also have the opportunity to perform in Christmas Shows, Spring Recitals and other times throughout the year. They also are able to join rock bands which perform around the county as they gain proficiency. Music Makers...for Life, Inc. also offers lessons for adults! Music Makers...for Life, Inc. is a truly unique, fun way to learn music!
It keeps kids motivated and excited about learning to sing or play an instrument! Kids also have the opportunity to perform in Christmas Shows, Spring Recitals and other times throughout the year. They also are able to join rock bands which perform around the county as they gain proficiency. Music Makers...for Life, Inc. also offers lessons for adults! Music Makers...for Life, Inc. is a truly unique, fun way to learn music!
Leah Bush
Jan 18, 2011
John McFadden
Dec 26, 2009
I can honestly say that Mrs. Villec is one of the most patient, compassionate and talented music teachers I have ever known. Our kids benefited tremendously from her amazing skills. She has a unique ability to instill confidence and bring out the best in every student that she works with. I would highly recommend her studio to anyone with a child interested in music (voice and/or instruments). You will not be disappointed!
