Rachel Sparrow
About
Rachel Sparrow is a professional singing actress and instructor offering private music lessons in voice, violin, and piano to students throughout the North Shore Chicago area and Highland Park. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and is certified to teach K-12 vocal and instrumental music. With over 19 years of violin experience and extensive performance history in symphonies throughout southeastern Idaho, Sparrow brings both classical technique and contemporary performance experience to her teaching. She emphasizes individualized instruction tailored to each student's unique learning style, incorporating games, movement, and varied teaching methods rather than uniform approaches. Her teaching philosophy stresses the importance of developing 'efficient' sound production through classical technique as a foundation before exploring other musical genres. Sparrow specializes in classical, jazz, pop, and musical theater instruction, helping students of all ages build strong vocal foundations while exploring diverse musical styles.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Music Education, certified to teach K-12 vocal and instrumental music, 19+ years violin experience