Amy Donahue began to play the piano at the tender age of 7 at elementary school. As her proclivity to music increased she furthered her instruction under the classic pianist, Dorothy Solmes. When she was 16 she started playing piano professionally for special events and business functions. Since that time she has built her career around playing and teaching music instruction.Ms. Amy teaches piano, guitar and voice. Additionally she offers musical theory instruction that examines the language and notation of music. Scales, drills, rhythm and harmonic notation are also included for both music and voice lessons.
We welcome students ages 5 and up. Ms. Amy offers lessons ranging from brand-new beginners to advanced professionals. She works to meet students at their level and provides additional instruction to grow their experience and enjoyment of music playing.
Served areas
- Crystal Lake, Cary, West Dundee, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills
Highlights and features
- Music Lessons
- Piano
- Voice
- Guitar
- Music Theory
Associations and certifications
- American College of Musicians Member
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Amy Donahue-Kelley began to play the piano in elementary school at the age of 7. As her proclivity to music increased she furthered her instruction under the classical pianist, Dorothy Solmes. When she was 16 she started playing piano professionally for special events and business functions. Since that time she has built her career around playing and teaching music instruction.
The primary goal of music instruction is to help students acquire the necessary information to master an instrument. Learning how to play and read music is like learning a language; your brain develops new pathways to process the information. Realize the differences between composers, styles of music and historical significance of specific music pieces.
Regularly scheduled lessons are essential in creating mastery of skill. In order to progress, students should take one lesson a week. Booking a lesson is a quick and easy process. While learning anything new takes time, Ms. Amy guarantee's that the student will increase in knowledge and performance skill.
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Amy Donahue
Musician/ Music Instructor
For over 10 years Amy Donahue has dedicated her time to offering full-service music lessons to both beginner and advanced students of all ages. She provides a complete lesson program where students learn every aspect of music including: history, theory, composition and technique in playing skills. Whether you want to play piano, learn to sing on key or strum your favorite song on the guitar, Amy provides the instruction to help you perform your best.
Reviews (4)
Alyssa Ideboen
Mar 30, 2020
Patient, kind, comfortable. Ms. Amy's Studios is the place you go to learn a new instrument and have the warm, nurturing environment to do it in. She teaches kids and adults alike, has a wonderful teaching manner and a great methodology. Her knowledge of music is rooted in passion, and her lessons get you energized for the week ahead of practicing. I highly encourage you to check her out - you won't be disappointed!
Claudette Lew
Jun 27, 2019
Mary Sterk
Feb 08, 2019
Claudette Lew