Janelle Lake

Music connects us—therefore teaching music is one of the most fulfilling parts of my life. I’m a married mother of two and I prioritize travel enrichment. As a musician in Chicago, I’ve had the joy of working with hip hop artists, break dancers, gospel choirs, rock stars (Billy Corgan, Perry Ferrall, Billy Swan), prestigious conductors (Muti, Alltop), and classically trained artists. Over the past 20 years, I have streamlined my teaching approach using the Suzuki method. My students have put out albums, won competitions, and performed collectively on every continent (even Antarctica!).