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Private Lessons

Our private, one-on-one music lessons provide a personalized learning experience tailored to the unique needs and goals of each student. Taught by our professionally trained teachers, these lessons focus on individual strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that every student receives the attention and guidance necessary to thrive. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced musician, our instructors will customize the curriculum to match your interests and learning style, fostering a supportive environment that encourages growth and creativity.

  • Frequency:  1 day a week
  • Length:  30, 45, or 60 minutes
  • Availability:  Mon-Sun

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Instruments We Teach

With over 40 professional teachers we offer lessons in all common and some uncommon instruments.  If you do not see the instrument listed please ask!

 Piano

 Voice

 Guitar

Violin

Viola

Cello

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Brass

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Woodwinds

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Ukulele

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Bass

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Mandolin

Concertina

Our Teachers

Ji-Eun, M.M. - Piano, Theater Director

Ji-Eun (pronounced June) has a Master of Music in piano performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, but her true love is teaching. She has been teaching piano for over 30 years. Her teaching style is caring, but firm and she is an expert at identifying what a student needs and inspiring the student to reach the next level.

In addition to teaching piano, Ji-Eun also directs our Youth Theater program. She learned the craft under the careful guidance of several expert directors. Like her piano students, her theater students love being directed by her!

When she is not at the studios she enjoys spending time with her husband, Doug and two daughters, Christina and Caylie. Oh, and Corey and Latte — the family dogs! In those rare occasions when she gets time away from the music studios, she loves to travel, visit art museums, and spend time on the beach.

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Amanda - Theater Director

Amanda started her love of theatre at an early age. She began when she was in elementary school and continued performing through her young adult years. She took a break to raise her kids, only to make her way back onto the stage last year. She has been teaching children and youth theatre in the classroom and on stage for over 10 years. She taught at a classical co-school in Indianapolis as well as directing their high school drama productions.  She enjoys observing the self-assurance that theatre brings out in students.  She’s excited to be part of the JLMA team of instructors!  ​

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Steven, M.M. - Piano

Steven, originally from Upstate New York, has been teaching for 30 years. He has a Master of Music from Ithaca College.

Steven plays and teaches in a variety of styles, including classical, rock, popular, and religious music. He also writes his own piano solos, and sometimes teaches them in lessons. Steven’s undergraduate degree is from State University of New York at Fredonia. There, he majored in Piano Performance and Music Theory.

Steven won two grants from Cornell University in 1992 and 1994 for writing and performing music. Steven won best musical score in 1998 for his soundtrack to “Top Girls,” which was commissioned by Wells College.

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Kathleen, M.A. - Theater Director

Kathleen has a master’s degree in Theatre and Speech education. She just recently retired from teaching at Lawrence Central High School after twenty-seven years where she directed their plays and musicals. She has been a member of the Board of Directors at a local community theatre where she developed a young adult theatre program for over twenty-five years. She has been involved in community theatre since 1992 and has directed over 300 plays and/or musicals since the start of her career. She is the recipient of seven Encore Awards for acting and directing. She is lifetime member of the International Thespian Society and a member of the Indiana Thespian Educator Hall of Fame. She has received Ball State University’s Theatre Alumni Award and their Theatre Distinguished Alumni Award where she received her bachelor’s degree.

Kathleen loves working with young future performers and is looking forward to getting to know many more in the northern Indianapolis area. She recently directed MATILDA and INTO THE WOODS for JLMA and is looking forward to directing there in the future. She also continues to direct community theatre in Indianapolis, Fishers, and Carmel. She enjoys visiting NYC, flower gardening, and Halloween! She is engaged to her fiancé, Bob and loves her dog and cat.

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Sam, M.M. - Piano, Violin, Guitar, Ukulele

Sam is a multi-instrumentalist who graduated with a bachelors in violin performance from DePauw University studying under Dan Rizner. Other areas of study included classical and jazz theory & composition, classical and jazz piano performance, jazz guitar, improvisation, string ensemble, pedagogy, conducting, philosophy, and psychology. He was a member of the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra (1997-2000) and Indianapolis New World Youth Symphony Orchestra (2000-2004) and was a three year gold medal winner of the Indiana State Solo and Ensemble Competition for solo violin and string ensemble studying under Margaret Dugdale, Larry Shapiro, and Susan Kitterman. After graduating, he spent three years in Massachusetts as a member of various bluegrass and old time bands as well as the Wyndham Philharmonic in Brattleboro, VT and began teaching privately. Since 2008, he has lived in Brooklyn, NY and recently relocated to Fishers. While in New York, Sam was a founding member of the Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective, an active recording artist, and part time member of the Summit Symphony Orchestra. He ran a private lesson studio of 20-30 students weekly with bi-annual recitals and taught at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. He has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe and performed at various festivals including Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in Oak Hill, NY, Westport Bluegrass festival in Westport Ireland, and Dooley Folk Festival in Doolin Ireland. He teaches all levels of violin/fiddle, beginner/intermediate piano, acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele, theory, and improvisation. In addition to 15 years of teaching experience, he has spent many years working with special needs individuals as a social worker.

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Stephen, M.M. (future) - Piano

Stephen is a pianist who was born and raised in Washington State. He started learning piano when he was five years old. Throughout his musical journey, he  joined numerous piano competitions such as the Chopin Festivals and MTNAs wherein he garnered multiple top local and state awards. These awards gave him the opportunity to perform with various orchestras in Washington State. He obtained a full scholarship at the University of Missouri Kansas City where he earned his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and graduated with honors. He is currently pursuing his Master of Music in Piano Performance degree at the Jacobs School of Music.He enjoys playing classical music as well as listening to different genres. He shared his talent by playing for the elderly at retirement homes and nursing homes. He also sang with and served as an accompanist to various choirs during rehearsals and concert performances. As a teacher, he is goal-oriented and focuses on students’ needs and getting to know them. He is classically trained and will guide students on how to work on their music of choice. Besides music, He enjoys many hobbies such as crabbing, fishing, aquascaping, biking, planting, and spending time with his two dogs.​

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Ryan, B.A. - Piano, Guitar

Ryan received his BA in Music from Anderson University with a concentration in piano and composition. He has been teaching for over 25 years. In addition to piano, he also plays the guitar, bass, drums, and sings. His style of teaching is unique, often utilizing his sense of humor. His passion for music is passed on to every student. He believes that learning is a lifelong process, and is humble enough to realize that he can even learn things from his students occasionally. Each lesson is approached with an open mind.

During his studies, Ryan was awarded a music composition scholarship, received honor society status, and sang with the Men’s Choir. He has a strong background in music theory and ear training. The composition studies opened up a new door for him, allowing him to compose and perform some avant-garde pieces for a wide variety of instruments, both for solo piano and with several small ensembles. He enjoys every style of music and has experience teaching them all, ranging from his vast knowledge of traditional music to his immense appreciation of music with atypical song structures. He encourages students to pursue composing their own music.

Ryan is a world traveler and his expeditions include trips to Romania, Hungary, Türkiye, and Hong Kong. He also enjoys chess and previously played competitively. Other hobbies include composing, recording, and performing his own music; hiking, and attending stand-up comedy and live concerts of all genres.​

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Genevieve, M.A. - Cello

Genevieve is a passionate Indiana-based cellist and teaching artist, who is especially interested in the empowerment of youth through the arts. Additionally, she values the power of music as a form of social and political advocacy.

Genevieve graduated from the DePauw University School of Music with a Bachelor of Musical Arts in 2021 and the Ball State University School of Music in 2023 with the degree of Master of Arts in Music and a certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies in Music. She hopes to work with arts nonprofits, teach cello privately, and continue to play music of all kinds.

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Amy, M.M. - Piano

Amy was born in the Macau SAR, China, pianist Amy Cheng is a performer and educator, currently living in the United States. She has 10 years of experience in teaching piano, ear training and music theory, as well as performing widely in North America and Asia as a soloist and ensemble musician. She was a piano teacher in Academia de Música S. Pio X, the premier conservatory for pianists and violinists in Macau.

Under her guidance and mentorship, her students have achieved excellent results in examinations and competitions. Cheng has received outstanding teacher awards from many competitions, including the 5th Lotus Cup Macao Youth Piano Competition, the Hong Kong International Music Festival, the VI International Liszt Ferenc Competition Preliminary Round (Hungary- Budapest), and the Xinghai Cup National Piano Competition. As an active performer, Cheng has been invited to participate in many concerts as both soloist and collaborative pianist in all of the major concert venues in Macau, including the Macau Cultural Center (Small and Large Auditoriums), the Macau Clube de Militar, and the historic Dom Pedro V Theater, which was the first Western Opera House established in all of Asia. She completed a bachelor’s degree in piano performance at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and a master’s degree in piano performance at the University of Louisville in the United States with a full scholarship, working part-time as a teaching assistant during her studies.

Amy now resides in Indianapolis with her husband, saxophonist Rob Zimmer.

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Bekah, B.M. - Violin, Children's Orchestra

Bekah started playing when she was three and began teaching at the age of 13. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Violin from the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Conservatory of Music and Dance where she was certified in the Suzuki Method. After graduation she taught lessons full time while performing around Kansas City as a soloist and in various groups. She previously taught at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy for two years, eventually stepping away to start a family. Teaching is her passion and she loves to share the beauty of music with others.

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Robyn, B.E.d - Violin, Concertina

Robyn began playing violin at age 6, and has been teaching private lessons since 2012. When she is not playing classical violin, she also performs around Indianapolis with a few traditional Irish bands, including the award-winning Indianapolis Ceili Band. In addition to live performances, Robyn can be heard on the Indianapolis Ceili Band’s latest CD, Emotional Velocity.

Robyn has a bachelor’s degree in education from Butler University, and taught 7th grade science for a few years in addition to violin. Her teaching style focuses on emphasizing her students’ existing strengths and building their confidence, and she believes that everyone, regardless of age or experience, can have fun making music.

Robyn lives with two turtles, named Lemon and Avocado, a bearded dragon named Archimedes, and an absurd number of houseplants. She enjoys traveling with and without her instruments, and trying new or interesting foods.

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Maggie, B.M. - Violin, Viola

Maggie holds a BA in violin from Butler. She has 15+ years teaching experience with violin, viola, AND voice! She is versatile and is an active performer with many orchestras and folk/alternative fiddle ensembles, including the award-winning Indianapolis Ceili Band!​

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Dr. Keith, D.M. - Trumpet

Dr. Keith holds a Doctor of Arts Degree in Orchestral Conducting from Ball State University. Dr. Kunda has played trumpet for over 40 years, and he has taught private students of all ages from elementary through adult and he is Executive Music Director of Fishers Music Works.

In addition to his love of music, Dr. Kunda is co-founder and current Pastor of Legacy Bible Church in Fishers!

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Terri, M.M. - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piano

Terri has been a professional musician for over 40 years. Along with performing regularly with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, she has been a member of The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, The Whitewater Opera Company, The Sorg Opera Company, The Pentimbre Woodwind Quintet and many other midwestern ensembles. She has also performed throughout Europe and played with such artists and composers as John Williams, Debbie Reynolds, Richard Chamberlain, Art Garfunkel, Wayne Newton, Sandi Patti, Doc Severnson and The Moody Blues.

Having received her undergraduate and two post graduate degrees from Butler University, Terri has taught at Earlham College and also in conjunction with Taylor, Indiana and Purdue Universities. She has played piano since she was 3 years old, and also plays all of the clarinets, saxophone and flute.

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Michelle, B.A. - Piano, Voice

Michelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in music from Anderson University. She began her teaching career at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in 2005 teaching piano, voice, and Musikgarten classes. Michelle taught through 2014 when she decided to stay home full-time with her children. She is looking forward to this next chapter in resuming voice and piano instruction.

Aside from teaching, Michelle’s favorite activities are gardening, baking, fitness classes, reading aloud to her children – even her big, high school girl! – and enjoying delicious food with her husband, Erik.

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Sean, B.M. - Guitar, Ukulele, Bass

Sean is a guitarist, pianist and singer-songwriter hailing from Orange, California. He earned a Bachelors of Music in Classical Guitar performance as well as a Bachelors in Psychology from Chapman University and has been dedicated teacher of all things music for almost ten years.

He has recently relocated to Indianapolis from New York City, where worked professionally as a teacher and gigging musician before and during the pandemic. He fronted noted rock bands, playing famous New York venues such as the Bowery Ballroom and the Gramercy Theater, as well as performing many classical guitar and piano concert performances.

Sean has always been extremely passionate about teaching in addition to performing. His eclectic taste and array of experience in classical, rock and pop makes him a well-rounded teacher of adults, children, beginners and experienced players alike.

Sean is currently working on his debut solo album and loves the creative, supportive artistic community in Indy!

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Marty, M.M. - Cello, Viola

Marty holds Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degrees from Butler University, and completed postgraduate work on a Master of Music degree at State University of New York at Stony Brook.  He has played and taught stringed instruments for over 40 years, with focus on viola and cello.  Marty regularly plays viola in the White River Chamber Orchestra, and cello in the Legacy Bible Church orchestra, both in Fishers.  He also works full-time as the Global Data Architect for BraunAbility, helping to provide mobility solutions through wheelchair-accessible vehicles and equipment for people affected by physical disability.

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Hillary, B.M. - Piano, Voice

Hillary began teaching at Meridian Music in 2001. In 2005 Hillary began directing the Music Education program and continues to maintain an active voice studio. In addition, she is a certified Harmony Road Music Instructor. Hillary holds a B.S. in Music with a concentration in voice from Manchester College. She enjoys teaching and performing all styles of music including classical, musical theatre, pop, and jazz. She has played various roles in musical theatre productions including “Katherine/Lilli Vanessi” in Kiss Me Kate and “a wife” in The King & I. Hillary has also performed as a soloist with the Manchester Symphony Orchestra and enjoys performing recitals. She currently sings with the Holy Family Episcopal Church Choir and is frequently a soloist. Hillary has also directed children’s choirs at Holy Family Episcopal Church in Fishers, IN, Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, and at Culver Summer Camps in Culver, Indiana. Hillary enjoys teaching students of all ages!

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Dr. Sarah, D.M. - Pianbo

Dr. Sarah holds a Doctorate in Piano Performance from Ball State University.

Performing and teaching has always been a dream and passion for me. I started playing piano when I was 4 and went to a private music pre-college school in China. My performance has taken me across US, Europe and China. (Performed Solo at Piano Plus Music Festival at Corfu Greece in June 2017; Solo performance and Chamber at InterHarmonany Music Festival at Acqui Terme, Italy in July 2017 and July 2019.) 2010 was a special year for me because I met my mentor Yafen Zhu who is Langlang’s previous teacher and currently teacher at Renmin University of China. She inspired me to improve my potential music ability. I obtained a deeper understanding of music and virtuosity, which I am still developing. She always told me the story of how Lang Lang worked extremely hard to achieve his goals and was willing to sacrifice anything for his dreams. From that time I was setting him as my role model, inspiring me whenever I felt down or had a hard time while learning. There is no doubt that hard work paid off. It has been my life credo and I’m still working towards it.

In 2014 I came to the United States to attend Bowling Green State University, because I felt this school would help to further my comprehensive musical ability. I finished my Music Certificate program and am finishing the master’s degree, absorbing musical instruction, developing my voice and becoming musically mature under Dr. Satterlee’s instruction and inspiration. I became ambitious and eager to explore a deep understanding of music and to gain technical virtuosity. I have a firm faith toward music and piano. I believe that classical music has the power to evoke the purest, most tender emotions in humans. We have a higher calling to transfer music through our fingertips to our audiences’ hearts. This is my special mission, which helps me to overcome any obstacle, frustration or stress now and for the rest of my musical life.

My goal of my entire teaching process is to contribute to my students knowledge of the musical and technical ability of their instrument and inspire them in many aspects. I love to give unconditional support and assistance in the music field that helps individual students achieve their ultimate objective. I believe there is no bad students, only a un-thoughtful teacher. Motivation is teachers’ main role to evoke and inspire students to find the Real joy out of piano and music, in order to make a change in their life and achieve their ultimate goals​​

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Abby-Rose, B.M. - Voice, Beginner Piano

Abby Rose is a Vocalist, Actress and songwriter from Muncie, Indiana. She earned a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre from Anderson University and has been singing and performing ever since she can remember!

Abby Rose is extremely excited to teach voice and music lessons. She has studied a wide range of music styles from Musical Theatre, to Pop, to Opera and is excited to work with students and share her love of music.

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Jeannie, B.M. - Voice

Jeannie has been performing and teaching for over 40 years. Performing has taken her all over the country and to other parts of the world. She sang professionally in NYC for over a decade after completing her undergraduate work in vocal performance and music education from Butler University. She has enjoyed singing (and coaching!) a wide variety of musical styles from Opera to country, including top 40, jazz, blues, and Broadway.

Jeannie loves mentoring her students musically and dramatically. She’s had plenty of experience with audition prep! Best advice? Don’t EVER judge your insides by someone else’s outsides!! She has also done her share of musical direction.

Away from JLMA, Jeannie can be found at the easel or enjoying her backyard… Always to music!​

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