Ellen Bartolozzi
About
Ellen is an award-winning teacher and performer, with almost 30 years of experience. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and works with voice and piano students of all levels and ages (5 to 76!). Some of her students have gone on to audition for America's Got Talent, The Voice, La Voz Kids (The Voice Kids), ChiArts, Porchlight Music Theater, Marriot Lincolnshire, and more.
She holds a Bachelor of Music from DePaul University, with an emphasis in piano, voice, and composition.
She studied with Mary Sauer, principal keyboardist of The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Amy Goodman, Director of The DePaul University Choir.
Miss Bartolozzi is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including:
National Association of Teachers of Singing;
Illinois Music Association;
National Association for Music Education;
National Association of Professional Women;
and Music Teachers National Association, where she earned her certification as "Nationally Certified Teacher of Music."
Ms. Bartolozzi also specializes in playing and singing for weddings, and has earned a 2012 "Bride's Choice Award" and 2014, 2017, & 2020 Couples' Choice Award from the WeddingWire.com Network, placing her among the top 5% of wedding professionals in her field!
As well, in 2009, she received the 2009 Studs Terkel Humanities Award for her contributions to the Arts and Community.
Ms. Bartolozzi is also a published songwriter and has been a member of ASCAP since 1991.
Hi!
I love to teach and to share the joy of music with others!
My teaching style is patient and methodical, meaning I am clear and teach in steps
to provide the student with a strong foundation.
It is important for students to learn to read music and also learn about
music theory or the "grammar rules" of music. :)
I have been teaching for over 25 years and have taught ALL ages,
from 5 to 79! I teach beginners as well as professionals.
It is my job to work with you and determine your learning style so that
you are set to succeed!
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music (minors in piano performance and psychology), DePaul University, 1991
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (Piano) - Music Teachers National Association
25+ years private teaching experience
3 years classroom teaching experience - PreK - 8th Grade General Music
20+ years choral directing / accompaniment experience
I take a methodical approach and it is my goal for students to be able to read and play
on their own, as opposed to a student just mimicking what I do (learn from rote).
Students are assigned a method book (John Schaum, Alfred, Piano Adventures, etc) and I supplement
throughout the lessons with handouts, exercised, etc.