Da Capo Music Studio

"I brought up the fact to a "manager" that I was charged a late fee for lessons that hadn't happened yet. I was reasonable and calm in tone. Late fees should be charged if the bill isn't paid after delivery of goods. That's how a business works. I tried dropping the issue multiple times after he explained the late fee, but he kept on fighting me to the point where I was just trying to walk away and he was accosting me on the way out. It's a shame because my instructor was really good. Great instructors and Kristin one of the admin is great, but otherwise hostile admin."

"My daughter has been a piano student at DaCapo for 6+(?) years. Kristin is a phenomenal teacher! She is patient and kind but firm when needed. She has built up my daughter's confidence so much. I am amazed at her piano playing abilities. Kristin constantly challenges her to push further. As a result, my daughter has played (and won) at the Granquist competition in Geneva; she has played at community events; and she is now playing in duets and small groups - not just as a solo piano player. Da Capo strives to provide a fun, professional learning environment that achieves results. I would highly recommend them!"

"I am SO happy that these two highly-qualified, music-degree-holding, fantastic musicians decided to open a music studio in Elburn. My daughter started piano when she was 5, which was before Da Capo opened. Being a musician myself - I routinely felt something was "missing" in her instruction with other teachers (i.e., theory, technique, personalized "plans"/not just moving through the standard "series" of books, etc), so we moved through many of local teachers annually....that is, until Da Capo Music Studio opened! Through Kristin's musical expertise (as she is an Indiana University grad!) and caring instruction, I knew my daughter was receiving the high-quality, well rounded music instruction I had searched for over the 3 previous years. My daughter added guitar lessons with Ben a short time later and has thrived from his instruction - recently receiving 1st place at GrandQuist Music Competition in Summer 2015 in the Olympic category - obviously, she is receiving high-quality guitar instruction from Ben Westfall's music Conservatory education. As a parent, I love the performance opportunities that Da Capo offers. The monthly recital opportunities showcase their students' learning in a public setting. There is no other studio in the area that prepares their students with the numerous recital opportunities, nor as musically thoroughly. Highly recommend!!"

"My daughter has been taking piano at Da Capo for five years, and our experience with Da Capo could not be any better. Kristin is an excellent teacher, and my daughter loves taking lessons from her. She is very professional and caring. Highly recommend!"

"Da Capo offers conservatory trained teachers in flute, piano, and guitar. The level of professionalism here is seldom matched in the western suburbs. Students are taught proper technique and musicianship in a fun and creative environment. (guitarists learn to read music, which is rare) Recital and other performance opportunities are available often. My family has been attending Da Capo for more than 5 years and we are extremely pleased with our progress. Highly Recommended!"