FaithSlaker Music

FaithSlaker Music It's never too late to begin music lessons. If you are interested in lessons for yourself, or your child, come in for a free observation!

Welcome to FaithSlaker Music! 🎶

At FaithSlaker Music, we believe in "Joyful Learning, Lifelong Skills." Our nurturing and holistic approach to piano lessons emphasizes not just musical skills, but also personal growth and well-being.

🎹 Piano Lessons for All Ages: We offer engaging piano lessons for children and adults, tailored to each student's needs. Lessons are available in English and Spanis

h, both in-person in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood and online.

🌟 Why Choose Us? Supportive Environment: We create a safe and inspiring space for your musical journey. Personal Growth: Our lessons foster independence, confidence, and a love for learning. Experienced Instruction: Aubrey Faith-Slaker brings over 25 years of teaching experience and a passion for music to every lesson. Join us in a musical adventure that nurtures and inspires! Let's make beautiful music together.

04/16/2026

Frequency, groupings, timing, etc. You asked about how I set up group classes in my studio.

And what do YOU do that works?! Comment below!

04/11/2026

Not all observations are run the same. How do you handle observations in YOUR studio, and do you ever change it up?

04/09/2026

Women and the Piano. A book discussion open for teachers, musicians, and anyone who has read the book and is interested!
Wednesday, April 22 at 8pm. DM me to join!

04/07/2026

Sometimes learning doesn't fit precisely into 60 minutes. What do I do?
Thoughts, ideas, and reasoning for occasionally ending a lesson early.

04/03/2026

When we are working on a bunch of repertoire at a time, we have the luxury of being able to layer skills, which leads to more lasting learning and the ability of students to translate a skill to another piece.

Also, you'd think after all these years that I would be able to keep my head in a frame!

04/02/2026

We show up with a plan. A good one! A plan steeped in thoughtful, coherent, and research based pedagogy. And then our student shows up in a chaotic, distracted, fidgety, talkative mood and somehow we never get around to the plan. I'm what instance is it beneficial to follow a student's lead, and when should we redirect?

03/26/2026

If you couldn't attend the SAA or MTNA conferences this spring, I'm happy to share what I learned! While I definitely didn't go to everything, (or even half) I encountered some excellent thinkers and generous presenters.

Comment or message me if you want more details on specific presenters and their work.

03/25/2026

One of the best parts of conference attendance is the ideas we bring WITH us, not just what we receive. If you've ever thought of sharing your ideas or expertise, I'd love to hear what you're working on and encourage you to present and share!


I'm feeling so inspired after today’s Zoom meeting with the Suzuki Training Committee! What an incredible group of educa...
01/16/2026

I'm feeling so inspired after today’s Zoom meeting with the Suzuki Training Committee! What an incredible group of educators—thoughtful, creative, generous—working together to help teachers and students thrive at every level.

There are so many exciting things in motion right now:

* A pilot program to make the Unit 1 audition process more accessible
* Three new Certificates of Achievement to support teachers at all stages of their journey
* Big-picture thinking about what excellent Suzuki teaching looks like in private studios, early childhood settings, colleges, online lessons—and beyond

I’m so grateful to be part of this community—one that blends tradition and innovation, and sees growth as a joyful, lifelong pursuit.

And speaking of growth... I’ll be offering a Teaching Strategies course this spring—just one Tuesday morning a month, for four months. If you’re working toward one of the new certificates or simply want to reflect on your teaching in a supportive space, I’d love to have you.

www.aubreyfaithslaker.com/teacher-training

(This is what I look like on a Zoom call, in case you were wondering 😉)

Accidental pianist twins!
11/13/2025

Accidental pianist twins!

Studio recitals, for me, mean tiptoes, deep squats, whispers, warning looks, and bright smiles. Oh, and music!
11/07/2025

Studio recitals, for me, mean tiptoes, deep squats, whispers, warning looks, and bright smiles. Oh, and music!

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Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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