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 | Barret Harvey Barret Harvey returns from month
long tour of japan!
Barret Harvey was born in Joliet, IL and began his percussive journey at age 10 thanks to world renowned puppet rock drummer, Animal. He later refined his tastes falling in love with the styles of Buddy Rich, Stewart Copeland, Mitch Mitchell, John Bonham, Vinnie Coliuta and Steve Gadd. Young Barret could be found in front of the record player or behind his drum set . not much has changed. He has had the privilege of being a Yamaha artist since 1997. For over a decade, Barret has added his district drumming approach to the professional recordings of many different groups and producers. His current band is John Condron and the Benefit.
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE: BARRET TEACHES AT BRANDOLINO'S ENCORE MUSIC CENTER!!!!! |
 | Michael Southcomb Michael Southcomb was born and raised in Joliet, IL. He is 20 years old and has been playing drums for 8 years now. His drumming journey started at the age of 12 when he signed up for lessons at none other than Brandolino's. Since then Southcomb has studied many different styles of music, learned numerous techniques, played at some well known venues such as The Congress Theatre in Chicago and The Rave in Milwaukee, has recorded at the famous Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, and also toured throughout the Midwest. He is currently a student at Joliet Junior College and teaching drum lessons at Brandolino's Encore Music.
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 | Jeremiah McGowan Jeremiah has a long background in guitar that goes back 20 years. Though hard rock music has always been a favorite to play and listen too, he also has a strong background in classical, jazz, and blues. Jeremiah has been teaching since 1997, starting at Brandolino's Music Center. Since then, 6 of his students have gone on to become teachers themselves. Jeremiah has a degree in Music Business/Communications from Elmhurst College, where he studied all aspects of the music industry as well as music theory. At Elmhurst he played in the classical guitar ensemble, and honed his skills in classical guitar, as well as Jazz improvisation.
For rock guitar, if you want someone that can teach you how to solo, and get the skills to play like greats Randy Rhoads, Dimebag Darrell, and Zakk Wylde, this is your guy. Not only will you learn to get incredibly fast, but how to use music theory to write memorable and fitting leads while blazing up the frets.
Outside of teaching Jeremiah plays lead/rhythm guitar and writes music with Under Protest, a hard rock band with a growing following in the area. |
 | Johnny Russell Johnny Russell is an accomplished guitar player from Joliet, IL. Having moved to Peoria, IL before high school started, he took up the guitar and never looked back since. He has played with many bands over the years, as well as his high school pep and jazz bands featuring Dave Hoffman of Ray Charles. Now moved back up north, You & My Disguise is his current project that he shares with fellow teacher Amanda Johnson. They play all over Illinois and have been recording non stop, as well as setting up tours. Johnny's teaching methods are described as easy to learn and fun to play! His students range from beginners that want to pick up guitar playing to experts that want to hone their skills as a musician. From simple chordings to stage presence, music theory, string skipping, finger tapping and sweep picking, if you study under him you'll learn everything you need to know when it comes to being a rockstar! |
 | John Condron John Condron began studying guitar @ the age of five & began performing & touring w/ the world renowned Philadelphia Boys Choir @ the age of nine. John's time w/ the organization led to four world tours & a number of command performances including appearances @ the Sydney Opera House, the Paris Opera House, the Philadelphia Academy of Music w/ Luciano Pavarotti, private performances for Pope John Paul II, Prince Rainier of Monaco & many more. He has written, performed, arranged & produced in a number of capacities over the years including works for film, television, radio, guest appearances on commercial recordings & four cds of original material w/ his band The Benefit which includes Brandolino's Encore Music instructor, Barret Harvey on drums. The band has been signed to the EM-press label for the March 2010 release of their newest recording "Eleventh Hour Grace" & will continue to tour & perform in support of the new effort. In addition to having taught guitar & voice John has given classes & workshops on the subjects of both songwriting & live performance. He has been a member of the "Encore Music" family for the past two years. John has recently joined the roster @ Chicago based Hanson guitars & is proud to be their newest endorsed artist.
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 | Amanda Johnson Amanda Johnson lives in Joliet, IL and began playing guitar at age 11 at Brandolino's Music after being set up with a new guitar at the store. She began teaching lessons when the new location of the store opened up and has studied in the past with Jeremiah McGowan, John Condron, and several other musicians at Brandolino's who have shaped and influenced her playing style today. She focuses on all aspects of music and strives to make each lesson fit her students' various goals and tries to open them up to other styles of music. Amanda currently partakes in the up and coming Indie/Progressive band called "You & My Disguise", in which she plays rhythm/lead guitar along with teacher Johnny Russell. She is involved with extra-curricular guitar accompaniment and also music theory, appreciation, and classical courses at school and is preparing to attend Columbia College in Chicago to pursue a degree in Live Sound Engineering during the fall of 2010. |
 | Anne & Mary Hatfield The Hatfield Sisters have been performing together since a very young age. They enjoy playing arrangements of traditional Celtic music on their fiddles, including Irish, Scottish, and Cape Breton fiddle music. Although classically trained, the girls enjoy performing high-energy Celtic music. Anne and Mary have received numerous awards for their fiddle playing.
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE: ANNE & MARY TEACH AT BRANDOLINO'S ENCORE MUSIC CENTER!!!!! |
 | Nick Cerovac Nick is from Shorewood, IL. He has been playing piano since he was six years old. Nick is a graduate of USF with Nursing and Biology Degrees. He is a member of USF Schola Cantorum for five years. Nick enjoys playing and teaching all forms of piano, specializing in Rock music. |
 | Kelly Miller Kelly Miller has been involved in music in one way or another for the past 20 years. She started out playing the piano at 10 and later added the clarinet, saxophone and flute. Kelly graduated from Valparaiso University with a degree in Music Education in 2002, and received her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from North Central College in 2006. She taught music, band and choir for six years before joining our studio. She teaches piano, clarinet, saxophone and flute at all musical levels. Kelly enjoys teaching students from 5 years of age and older, beginner to advanced. She will adapt any lesson to suit the individual students needs.
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 | Adam Boese Adam Boese has been playing the trumpet for 20 years, since joining the 4th grade band at Troy, under the leadership of Doug Braa. Studying under Carlo Isabelli for 6 years, Jerry E. Lewis for 3, and Charles Morgan for 3, Adam has covered a large repertoire of the trumpet catalog, most recently including Grand Russian Fantasia, Haydn's Concerto in Eb, and Arutunian's Concerto in Bb. Adam also has played in the local Chicago music scene for 12 years with such bands as the Shuttlecocks, Straight Jack, Four Star Flag, the Swills, and currently, the Yardies and Hoppy Bunny and the Sweatpants Band. He also does studio work and guest work for other artists and bands. He has taught at Brandolino's for 2 years now and loves his job.
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 | Joanna Henriquez Joanna began playing piano at the age of five. She started playing violin in grade school. While a student at Normal Community High School, she played violin for the school orchestra along with participating with ZMEA. She has also played in the pit orchestra for all musical productions as well as playing piano (and acting) for productions with the drama club. After graduating high school, Joanna attended Lewis University to study Elementary education. She continued her musical career by participating with the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra and learning how to play the cello. After receiving her BA in education, she started teaching at Brandolino's Encore Music Center. |
 | Ryan Bennett Ryan Bennett started playing guitar at the age of 15, and for the last 16 years, has been dedicated to a career in music. He is currently working on his undergrad degree in Vocal Performance. Ryan has also been singing professionally for the last 10 years. A veteran of the Chicago music scene, Ryan has played with area bands the ShuttleCocks, and the Swills, and can currently be seen performing with the Yardies. Ryan has been classically trained in voice and can also be seen performing regularly in area plays and musicals. A truly passionate performer, Ryan has dedicated his life to music, both through performing and through teaching. Ryan has been teaching voice and guitar at Brandolino's for 2 years, and absolutely loves his students and his job. |
 | Michael Delaney Mr. Delaney has been playing guitar since he was 5 years old and has always taken lessons at Brandolino's. He took lessons from Jeremiah McGowan for 13 years and has studied with many other teachers including John Condron. Michael is currently enrolled in Columbia College Chicago where he is majoring in music production and business. He has recorded multiple albums around the Chicagoland area and is currently a member of the Joliet based reggae group The Yardie's. He is skilled in playing every style of music from jazz to metal. |
 | Tim Stacy Tim began playing the piano at age seven, and began singing in our church youth choir shortly thereafter. During high school He sang with the Lane Tech Chorus and played for our church youth group.
After high school He joined a local rock band, Right Track. They performed regularly for more than ten years in Chicago and the northern suburbs, and did a 20 year reunion show last fall. He has also done extensive solo work, including solo jazz dates, original music and vocal arrangements for a vaudeville style revue, "Comedy On Rye", and rather too many nights that turned into mornings at blues clubs in Chicago, including a memorable evening on stage with James Cotton.
He currently serves as the music director at St Ann's Catholic Church in Channahon, as organist and cantor at St Patrick's in Joliet, as accompanist for the Joliet Central show choir, the "Showsteelers", as assistant accompanist and first tenor in the Naperville Men's Glee Club, and as a private piano instructor at Brandolino's Encore Music.
He and His wife Anna live in Joliet with their two children (Go Steelmen!), two rather large dogs, two cats, a ferret, and a 100 year old house affectionately referred to as "The Money Pit".
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 | Mike Bradica Mike Bradica is a 19 year old guitar player who hails from Shorewood, IL. Mike began learning music at 9 years of age playing the trumpet and began playing the guitar at age 11. Since then, Mike has refined his musical skills and has played hundreds of performances all over the Midwest, including The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wheaton Grand Theatre, Congress Theater and has recorded at various studios including the Sound Emporium in Nashville, Tennessee. Mike enjoys playing all styles of guitar and music and plans to attend Columbia for Audio Production and Design. And he even plays left handed!
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 | Toni Ann Brandolino Toni has a Bachelors in Music Education & Masters Piano Performance, Bachelors in Social Work & Masters in Social Work. Toni is the owner of "Brandolino School Of Music" In Morris, IL. Serving Grundy County 15 years.
Toni joined the teaching force at "Brandolino's Encore Music Center" in late in 2009.
She is also a Social Worker and Caregiver Specialist Coordinator : Senior Services Will County , Joliet, Il. 20 years
Toni is a proud Mother of three as well as a Grandmother of three. |
Private Music Lesson Information
My family has been providing private music lessons to people of all ages since 1971. We use a more modern approach to teaching the "Old school" style.
We feel that music and playing a musical instrument was meant to be enjoyed. We have a very fun, relaxed atmosphere at our Music Center and you will find that our teachers fit right into that description as well. This is how we have been so successful with making professional players out of our students.
Whether it is a child in school band or someone that has recently retired Brandolino's Encore Music is the place for you to enjoy music lessons.
All private lessons are at a set scheduled time once a week.
Payment is due prior to each lesson (No charging of lessons).
YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY MISSED LESSONS.
ALL MISSED LESSONS MUST BE PAID FOR PRIOR TO TAKING ANY MORE LESSONS.
This Policy is Strictly Enforced!
Cancellations for vacation are required at least one week in advance.
 | PIANO & KEYBOARD | | | MODERN VOCAL INSTRUCTION | | | ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC GUITAR | | | BASS GUITAR | | | TRUMPET | | | FLUTE | | | SAXOPHONE | | | CLARINET | | | DRUMS | | | VIOLIN/IRISH FIDDLE | | | VIOLA | | | CELLO | | | BARITONE | | | FRENCH HORN | | | TROMBONE | | | GROUP MELODY & HARMONY LESSONS FOR WOODWIND & BRASSWIND | | | SCHOOL OF ROCK | | | INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC FOR 6 YEARS OF AGE & YOUNGER |
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We will show you how to use the skills you have learned taking private lessons, by having you Jam with other musicians in our "Room of Rock". "Rock All Ages" Jam Class sessions meet once a week for 1 hour, for 8 weeks. At the end of every 8 week session your "Jam Class" band will perform for your family and friends on our stage in our showroom!
Sessions are limited and are booked on a first come first serve basis.
Stop in or call for more details!
815-729-2858
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Music lessons may boost IQ and grades!
Organized music lessons appear to benefit children's IQ and academic performance?and the longer the instruction continues, the larger the effect, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Educational Psychology (Vol. 98, No. 2).
Lead researcher E. Glenn Schellenberg, PhD, says the recent study builds on work he published in 2004, in which 6-year-olds given a year of voice or piano lessons saw a significantly larger increase in IQ than a control group that waited a year for musical instruction.
Considering that study's results, Schellenberg says the natural question he posed to himself was, "Would the effect get bigger with more than a year of lessons?"
Now, his most recent work shows that it does, says Schellenberg, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto at Mississauga.
"There is dose-response association," says Schellenberg, explaining that in general, the longer a child takes lessons, the higher the IQ and the better the performance in school.
In the recent work, Schellenberg and his fellow researchers studied two groups of students: children 6 to 11 years old and college freshmen.
The younger group received an IQ test, an evaluation of their school grades and a measure of academic achievement. More than half of the group had taken music lessons, either in private or group instruction.
The older students surveyed in a second study received an IQ test and supplied their high school grade point average. They also described how many years of music instruction they had received and how many years they had regularly played a musical instrument.
The study involving the younger children found that each additional month of music lessons was accompanied by an increase in IQ of one-sixth of a point, such that six years of lessons was associated with an increase in IQ of 7.5 points, compared with children who did not have the same amount of musical instruction.
For the college students, six years of playing music regularly as a child predicted an increase of two points in IQ over their peers.
Overall, the study found that taking music lessons in childhood was a significant predictor of a higher IQ in young adulthood and a history of better high school grades. For the younger children, the study found a positive association between music lessons and higher school grades and higher scores on achievement testing in mathematics, spelling and reading.
For the college freshmen, a history of playing music regularly as children and teenagers had "small but significant" associations with IQ, perceptual organization, working memory and average high school grades, with the associations remaining significant after controlling for differences in family income, parents' education levels and gender.
Schellenberg isn't sure why music lessons are associated with higher IQ and stronger academic performance, but he has several theories: Children with higher IQs have more cognitive ability to handle the mental challenges of music lessons and school, so music lessons probably exaggerate that advantage. School itself boosts IQ, so the school-like features of music lessons such as learning to read music might also lead to improved intellectual functioning, Schellenberg speculates.
Brandolino's Encore Music continues to offer only the best in musical instruction for all instruments. We have large fully functional lesson studios. We have added a multipurpose group lesson studio. We have also added a permanent stage in our show room for in house recitals!
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