Private Lessons & Coaches in Skokie, IL

Learn!While!Having!Fun! Choose and learn whatever songs/music you prefer to learn or improve upon (your own songs and music included, if applicable), and I will learn them for our sessions. My guitar journey began uniquely at the age of 19 while taking Piano Lessons. I then became the lead singer of a band named Tension at the age of 24, who performed at such venues as Mutiny, The Underground Lounge, and the Elbo Room, as well as for parties and a wedding. I still play to this day with the guitarist James and his brother Seth I have also written and performed my own Spoken-Word rap and poetry since I was a teenager to this moment . From Classical to Rock, Pop, Opera, R&B, Rap/ Hip Hop, and everything in-between..I am well-versed and have written and performed many songs in. each of those genres. I(We) will begin by personalizing y(our) lessons based upon your goals and expectations.. while building both your confidence in yourself as an artist and performer... and in me.. as an instructor, brother, and friend. Thanks for your consideration, !Nicholas (Nicky P) Pancotto!

"Nick's Joyful Kindness, Encouragement, Willingness and Ability to Teach me exactly what I wanted to learn is why I'm sticking with him. He is GENUINELY kind and interested in My Goals 1st.. Our lessons are personalized and based around my goals as a performer and person!

For two decades, I've cultivated a passion for piano in students of all levels. My professional performance experience informs my teaching, making lessons engaging, effective and tailored just to you! I perform and teach all styles of music from classical to jazz, R&B to hip-hop, folk to indie, and more! In addition to piano, I can help you learn composition, songwriting, production, arranging, and help with playing in a group! I am here to help you achieve whatever goal you are trying to accomplish, whether that's playing your favorite song, or becoming a concert pianist

Music has the power to transform, and I'm passionate about guiding students on their own unique musical journeys. As a professional pianist with 10 years of experience teaching, I've helped countless individuals unlock their musical potential and find joy in the art of piano playing. Whether you're a complete beginner or seeking to refine your skills, I'm dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to your needs and aspirations.

Multi-instrumental musician, producer, and educator. I have been producing since 2018, and teaching drums, bass, and music production since 2021. - I’m Flexible & fluent in: Pro Tools Ableton, FL Studio, Logic. - I specialize in genres like Pop, Soul, RNB, hip hop/rap, rock, CCM, alternative. Let’s open up your projects, assess where you’re at already, where you wanna take it, and the approach to get there. There’s multiple ways to get there & everyone vibe’s differently. Let’s lock in.

I am an electronic dance music producer of 10 years and have experience producing in a vast variety of EDM genres in FL Studio. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and take on a step-by-step, collaborative approach in my teaching. We will begin where your knowledge ends (or before, if you prefer), and work our way through each step. Since music production is an inherently creative activity, I believe in learning through active creating. A personal drive goes a long way.

"Don't let Elijah's youth fool you: he got an early start and has many years of experience creating and producing EDM songs and albums, including collabs with and remixes of music by fellow artists. He's a whiz who really knows his craft and turns out complex, impressively produced tracks quickly and reliably, and any student looking to improve their production techniques would be lucky to learn from him!