Welcome to Making Music Matter!

We offer a wide range of music education and business consulting services to help you achieve musical and professional success.

Piano

Classical, Contemporary, Blues Styles and Methods

Piano/Guitar with Vocal Performance

Beginning Guitar

Performance & Stage Presence

Solo, Bands, Theater

Music Theory

Music Business Consulting

Individual, Bands, DJ's, KJ's, Businesses

LESSON DETAILS:

At Making Music Matter, Natalie is dedicated to providing high-quality music education &  consulting services to students and professionals. Her goal is to Make Music Matter to you and create a foundation that will allow you to continue to find joy in making music for the rest of your life.

Natalie enjoys teaching students of any age, but specializes in piano, voice, and beginning guitar, tailoring lessons to each individual's goals and reasons for learning whether it be for personal pleasure of professional performance.

Keeping things light-hearted and fun, Natalie breathes confidence into each student using her sense of humor, and down-to-earth personality.

Feeding off over 40 years of personal and professional experience, Natalie patiently listens to the student's desires, needs and notates their learning patterns, allowing for growth ant their own pace.

BACKGROUND:

Born In the suburbs of Chicago, at the age of 9, Natalie knew music was something that was just a part of who she was.  Writing songs on the piano before lessons could be scheduled, Natalie found herself immersed in a medium that would bring her joy for the rest of her life.

By age 14, Natalie had won several trophies competing in Classical Piano with the Illinois Music Association.

Within the next couple of years, she would start singing professionally in bars, restaurants, country clubs and private parties.

As an adult she would go on to fill her life with the world of music as a singer, songwriter, performer, recording artist, & journalist.

During her college years, Natalie created and owned a local music publication, The Local Buzz.  At this moment she had discovered her desire to teach, "I just wanted everyone I knew in music to know and use what I was learning, or had learned from music classes, professionals I had been meeting and working with, and my overall music life experiences".   By 1997, Natalie was signed to an independent label and embarked on a new adventure.

"Music is an adventure, but without the foundation and passion I had as a child I would have never landed where I did.  I truly LOVE to teach and share what I know about piano, voice, and the world of music.  Music is what I know, and know best.  Helping to create a solid foundation and build confidence in someone embarking on a journey in music is the most rewarding profession I have ever had the honor of participating in."

Don't just take our word for it. Read what our clients have to say about their experience with Making Music Matter. We are proud to have helped so many individuals achieve their goals and we look forward to helping you too.

J. Demarest

April 2022

Piano

Natalie is so patient, and takes time to get to know the best learning style for each student. She truly has a teacher's heart to go along with her musicality!

Cynthia

Voice

November 2020

Natalie is delightful and makes learning FUN! Thank you!

Tom

Voice

September 2020

Great! Beat my expectations!

Pamela

Voice

May 2019

I was nervous at first to start my singing lessons, but Natalie quickly made me feel comfortable.  She listened to my needs and is designing a program based on what I wish to learn.  She is really knowledgeable and fun to be around.  I am really enjoying my lessons!  Being able to sing with the microphone and her great sound system has been so much fun.  This has been a great experience so far!

Sophia

Piano

November 2017

Great personality! Works well with young children.

Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals. We look forward to hearing from you!