Violin Lessons in Wheaton

A Complete Violin Education Program

CALL NOW GET IN TOUCH

About Jerry Evans School of Music 


The Jerry Evans School of Music seeks to be one of the top Strings Programs in all of Chicagoland, and provides excellent Violin instruction to all students of any skill level from Dr. Nabaz Abubakir. Whether playing in school orchestra, solo, in an audition orchestra, in a rock band, or just for enjoyment at home, students will receive a thorough Violin education in environment of excellence and fun.

Violin and Viola Lessons
With Dr. Nabaz Abubakir


Dr. Abubakir holds his Doctorate in performance (D.M.A.) from the University of Kansas, he holds a Master’s Degree of Performance from Northern Illinois University, and also holds a 2nd Master’s Degree in orchestral conducting from Kansas university. 

The JESM Strings program empowers musicians using proper fundamentals, a core curriculum designed to fit each student’s needs, and helping students connect to music where they can also play music that they choose. From J.S. Bach, to Antonio Vivaldi, to Ludwig Van Beethoven, to the Suzuki method, to Movie/Broadway themes, to Pop/Rock music, or even Bluegrass/Fiddle, a student can learn it at the JESM. Your student will excel in their school’s orchestra and school’s music programs as Dr. Abubakir will work hand in hand with the music of your student’s orchestra teacher. Dr. Abubakir can utilize multiple string method programs in his teaching, and can also utilize the Suzuki method if the parent/student desires.
CALL NOW FOR AN INTRO
VIOLIN OR VIOLA LESSON
(630) 359-7725
GET STARTED TODAY!
Violin lessons at the JESM will help your student lead in their Orchestra and give them the best chance at receiving 1st or 2nd chair.

Violin Lessons at the Jerry Evans School of Music in Wheaton have:

  • An incredible teacher in Dr. Nabaz Abukabir 
  • Technique: Proper instrument placement, hand position, fingering, posture, bowing technique, etc.
  • Music Fundamentals: Sight reading, basic music theory, playing by ear, tonal development, etc.
  • Musicality: Understanding the dynamics and interpretation of classical or modern music, etc.
  • Style: Developing Violin skills in classical and any contemporary style.

The Jerry Evans School of Music also offers a Suzuki Violin Class (ages 4-7) and a Chamber Strings Ensemble (ages 9-18).

Cello and Double Bass Lessons 
With Joshua Zajac


Joshua Zajac is a cello & double bass instructor that holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Joshua was principal chair of the Chicago Civic Orchestra on cello under the direction of Cliff Colnot between 2011-2013. His term with Civic concluded with a performance as soloist in Strauss’ Don Quixote at the Community Cultural Center of Chicago. Joshua is also an active guest with the Chicago Symphony’s MusicNow series and has played under the baton of many leading contemporary music conductors, including Esa Pekka Salonen. Community centered programs through the Civic Orchestra provided an opportunity for Joshua to work alongside Yo-Yo Ma in various venues mixed with performance and education on multiple occasions. Joshua was the Racine Symphony’s Artist in Residence of 2020. He concluded his residency with the orchestra as soloist with the orchestra, playing the Concerto in C Major by Haydn under Pasquale Laurino. His summer festival engagements include two years at Tanglewood, where he was recipient of the 2011 Samuel H. Mayes Memorial Cello Award.
CALL NOW FOR AN INTRO 
CELLO OR DOUBLE BASS LESSON
(630) 359-7725
GET STARTED TODAY!

Contact Us

Call now 630-359-7725

210 N. Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187

admin@jeschoolofmusic.com

Contact Us

Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Share by: