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New Lenox Instructors

We are a small and supportive team of passionate music educators, who believe wholeheartedly in creating outstanding musical experiences for each of our students. We want to educate, inspire and excite our students by teaching good technique, tailoring lessons to each student’s personality and preferences, and preparing students for opportunities to perform for friends, family and our community.

Creative Team

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Heather King

Studio Director, Voice & Piano

Heather has been teaching piano and voice for over twenty years and is passionate about empowering students to boldly embrace their love of music, which is the mission of Simply Music. She and her husband [. . .]

Caleb King

Director of Private Lessons, Guitar & Ukulele

Caleb is a musician, illustrator and writer who makes his home in Joliet with his wife Heather, children Hayden and Lincoln, French bulldog Jazz, and ornery cat Richard. Caleb has played guitar for over 25 years, extensively [. . .]

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Laci Lanclos

Enrollment Specialist & Communications

Laci is the friendly face behind enrollment at Simply Music! She’s your go-to guide for getting started on your musical journey — whether you’re a future piano prodigy or just want to play for fun. Originally from Louisiana, Laci brings [. . .]

Micole Johnson

Onboarding Specialist, Administrative Assistant & Saxophone

Micole is a musician who has been playing alto saxophone and piano for over a decade. She is also a music producer and publishing assistant with a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Audio Recording Arts and a Master's in Business [. . .]

Teaching Team

Bethany Sluis

Piano, French Horn, Trumpet

Euphonium, Tuba, & Trombone

Bethany is a dedicated and skilled musician with 13 years of experience playing the French horn and 10 years with the trumpet. For the past 7 years, she has been teaching private lessons, offering instruction [. . .]

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Brian Pavlak

Red Note Choir, Voice, Piano, Electric Bass, Violin, Viola, Cello, & Double Bass

Brian is a passionate and dedicated educator committed to creating a supportive and energetic learning environment. He takes a student-centered approach to build a lifelong love for music in students of all ages and [. . .]

Brooke Braun

Violin

Brooke fell in love with playing violin and learning music when she was eight years old. She participated in orchestras throughout her youth, including Lincoln-Way Youth Strings, Lincoln-Way High School [. . .]

Dawn Cousins

Piano & Voice

Dawn has a degree in Music Education and an Illinois Teaching Certificate. She ran a piano studio in New Lenox for over 20 years and has taught music, choir, and class piano in public schools. She's especially [. . .]

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Dylan Lee

Voice

Dylan is a student-focused instructor and musician who believes in teaching both music and the life skills it inspires. His student-centered approach ensures each learner receives a meaningful and [. . .]

Hannah Black

Violin, Viola & Voice

Hannah is a dedicated musician and educator with a passion for sparking creativity and excitement in her students. She strives to create an inviting environment that inspires curiosity, confidence, and growth— [. . .]

Jennifer Corp

Musical Theater

Jennifer is a passionate music educator with over 20 years of experience teaching junior high choir and music. She holds a Masters Degree in Education from VanderCook College of Music. Throughout her 20+ year[. . .]

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Jim Holton

Drums & Percussion

Jim is a drummer/percussionist with over 40 years experience as a performer and educator. He holds a B.A. degree in music education from DePaul University in Chicago. While at De Paul, he studied drums and mallet [. . .]

John Falsey

Piano

John has been playing piano for 16 years and is also an accomplished guitarist. While Coldplay is one of his biggest musical influences, he draws inspiration from many genres. Outside of teaching, he enjoys writing original songs [. . .]

Kim Rothstein

Piano

Kim has been playing the piano since she was seven years old, and music has been a constant source of joy in her life. She loves all types of music, but her favorite artists are The Lumineers, Noah Kahan, and Gracie Abrams. [. . .]

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Kristy Kollner

Piano

Kristy has been playing piano for over 20 years. She has a fur baby Dora who’s a mini goldendoodle, but thinks she’s a Great Dane! During the day Kristy works with technology at a software and incentive company. [. . .]

Mason Parker

Guitar, Ukulele, & Bass

Mason began playing guitar at thirteen, inspired by heavy metal bands like Pantera, Lamb of God, and Metallica. His influences extend across genres, including jazz, blues, and indie. Alongside performing, Mason finds joy in teaching [. . .]

Mick Murray

Guitar, Ukulele, & Bass

Mick has been playing guitar for over 20 years. He loves spending time with his three children and wife of 15 years. For over a decade, he has been the worship pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet, where he leads the [. . .]

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Nick Meadows

Guitar, Bass, Drums, & Ukulele

Nick began his musical journey at age 14, starting with piano before expanding his skills over the past seven years to include guitar, bass, drums, and flute. Through private lessons, recitals, and live performances [. . .]

Rodney McCalister

Violin, Viola, Piano, & Drums

As a former member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society at Homewood - Flossmoor Community High School, Rodney developed a passion for playing music that has stayed with him throughout his career. [. . .]

Sydnee Swanson

Kindermusik, Piano, Voice, & Sax

Sydnee graduated from Bob Jones University in 2019, with a bachelors degree in vocal performance. She is classically trained and loves to share her love of music with others. From the fourth grade and all through college, [. . .]

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