Mallory Linehan
Music House At School Manager
Mallory (she/her) has a BM in Violin Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, additional studies in Jazz/Improvisation Suzuki Training: Violin Books 1-7, Violin Practicum with Ed Kreitman, Group Class Teaching with Terry Durbin, Revisiting Book 1 with James Hutchins, The Joy of Pre-Twinkle with Diana Staggs. She also holds a Copy Editing Certificate from University of Chicago; Music Production Course at Sanctuary StudiosSince graduating in May 2017
Teaching Philosophy: Fun imaginative play in combination with conscious, structured, peaceful practice. Students will learn foundational musical skills in an environment that is catered to their needs and celebrates their unique qualities. Students are expected to enter the classroom with a positive attitude and open mind, and to bring their materials (music, notebook, instrument) to every lesson. The desire to practice is instilled in students by an inspiring teacher working together with a supportive parent—not by guilt or pressure or force!
Student Age Range: 5-18
Notable Teaching Experience: Private Lesson and Group Class Teaching Full time since April 2017, both in schools and at studios
Notable Performing Experience: Performs regularly across many musical genres in both the Chicagoland area and on tour in the continental United States + Canada. Additional experience touring in the UK and Europe.
Favorites:
Songs: The Big Ship by Brian Eno, Take on Me by A-Ha, Borderline by Madonna
Musicians: Brian Eno, Ariana Grande
Movies: Twister, Shrek, Heathers
Mallory is also the Manager of the Music House At School program, overseeing before and after school classes across 9 disciplines at 17 different schools in the Chicago area!
