Whether teaching in her studio, or on-line via Skype, Ms. Quinn is a committed and dedicated teacher for the student sincere about learning and enjoying making music. As a member of the Suzuki Association of America and Music Teachers National Association Stephanie Quinn is a two time Carnegie Hall performer as well as private instructor for over 25 years. She also has a video channel proving her effectiveness. The videos here, link to this channel.
Her music education began with pianist William Browning, Carl Freidberg's premiere studen,t who was a pupil of Clara Schumann, mentored by Brahms. His colleague violin teacher George Perlman was Ms. Quinn?s first major violin teacher. Stephanie spent most of her childhood in a practice room and at 17 was awarded the Merit Scholarship to Eastman School of Music accepted as both a piano and violin major. Following Eastman she studied with Felix Galimir of the Juilliard School and Gerardo Ribeiro of Northwestern University. Ms. Quinn has recorded and interviewed in New York on WBAI radio.
'We've been with Ms. Quinn since we moved to Wilmette 5 years ago. She is a serious musician whose classical training is impressive - that was evident from the start. What I have come to respect greatly is what a compassionate and versatile teacher she is. My daughter is a very different piano student than I was but Stephanie really seems to understand her needs too. Ms. Quinn gives students an excellent grounding in the classics while also being able to understand that the point of making music is in keeping it fun.'
Cathy G. Wilmette Ill
'In the past one and half year Sara not only improved her skills but also changed her attitude. She starts to love the music and can practice by herself. In the past we have to push her really hard and have to stay with her with her practice. We are all very happy about that. Thanks!'
Ping Lui
Glenview Illinois
'As a senior after many years of not playing the piano I became interested in developing my latent skills. Stephanie encouraged me to develop practice and grow in music appreciation. Stephanie is kind patient organized and very pleasant to work with. After many years of growth I can highly recommend her teaching abilities.'
Marilyn Friedman
Northbrook Illinois
'Stephanie Quinn is a wonderful music teacher. She is a consummate professional in her field who has both the talent and credentials to back up her amazing performance history. As an adult beginner of an instrument and a resident of Chicago Illinois I was fortunate to have the experience of some private instruction with Ms. Quinn. She has the ability to relate to both the adult and the child in their quest of learning to play music taking the knowledge and experience earned from some of the most distinguished music institution curricula in the nation and distilling it into the vernacular to teach those around her. All this she does with grace and with a unique quirky sense of humor.
Bravo for Ms. Quinn!'
Erik Leon RPh Chicago Il.
A former actress and model as well as musician Stephanie Quinn has a list of professional credits that span many pages. Today she is an active free-lance violinist performing with many of Chicago?s musical groups both classical as well as dance bands. Ms. Quinn is also in demand as a private instructor for violin piano and frequently serves on juries of music competitions. Her music career highlights include a Carnegie Hall appearance with the St. Cecilia Choir recording a solo violin/vocal album inside the Great Pyramid in Egypt meeting the Dalai Lama on his 59th birthday and performing for fundraisers for the Tibetan cause conducting her ballet composition Saqqara?s Story inspired by her night in the Pyramid and serving as concertmaster of the Spoleto Festival Orchestra in Italy. While in New York City Ms. Quinn also became a peace activist lending her leadership and musical talents to pioneer the Music for Peace programs in Israel. She applied her innovative sound therapy techniques to build communication between Jews and Palestinians. This technology was also successful increasing concentration among emotionally challenged teenagers at the Robert Stevenson High School in New York in 1987. A Peace Concert featuring the newly formed band of Jews and Palestinians performed at the Dead Sea in March 1987 in honor and dedication to Ms. Quinn for bringing them all together to demonstrate peace and cooperation. Her gifts for capturing attention are coupled with her talents for paying attention ? to the sounds and needs of her community. Ms. Quinn is a gifted teacher as well as an experienced public speaker and available for bookings to share her experience knowledge and perspectives.
After many travels to Egypt Israel Japan and Europe she returned to her native Illinois with her two children and currently resides in Wilmette Illinois.
