Rebecca Hahn

Owner
Teaches: On-Site/Virtual Private Piano lessons, AIM Testing preparation

Rebecca Hahn grew up in Roselle and attended Medinah Christian School, Wheaton Academy, and Wheaton College. While receiving her B.A. in Psychology, she studied classical piano and jazz through the Wheaton Conservatory and has taught privately for 20 years. She also taught at the Medinah Christian Conservatory and at the Roselle Park District. 

Rebecca’s teaching style takes a fresh approach to traditional methods. Without losing the importance of note-reading, music theory, technique, or rhythm and articulation, Rebecca also incorporates harmonization, composition, ear training, transposition, and accompaniment for singing or playing with a band. She believes in tailoring her instruction to the individual student and finding connection points between what most interests the student and their study of music. 

Rebecca resides in Elgin with her husband, Dan, and their three young children, Providence, Daniel, and Benjamin. Rebecca’s parents, Wayne and Joan Domke, are long-time Roselle residents who love the town and are tirelessly involved in the community. 

Rebecca is an active member of the MTNA, ISMTA, and the NWSMTA. 

Lubomir Stamov

Teaches: on-site Piano, Jazz Piano, Rock piano, piano composition, voice

Lou received a B.A. from Roosevelt University and an M.A. from Indiana University in Voice and Piano Performance. He performed many years in all the major theatres and performed locally with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and on the classical radio station WFMT. Lou and his wife have three children and teach virtual lessons to students from all over the country. Lou is experienced in jazz piano, rock piano, classical piano, theory, composition and all styles of voice technique. He is also an active member of the MTNA, ISMTA, and the NWSMTA. We are very fortunate to have Lou as a part of the Roselle Fine Arts Academy family!

Frankie Palermo

Teaches: Drum Lessons

Frankie has been a Professional DrumSet Performer for 50 years (since age 15) and a Professional DrumSet Instructor for 45 years. He started playing drums at the very young age of 5! Frankie studied at The Chicago Drum School in downtown Chicago under Ernie Gadzos and Marshall Thompson for many years. He then continued his studies with the world famous percussionist Bobby Christian. At age 15 he was accepted into the Chicago Federation of Musicians Union and began to work locally as a Professional Drummer in all types of musical situations through the Musicians Union. After completing his studies, he continued to perform both locally and on the road. Some of the venues that Frankie has performed at were The Newport in Miami Beach, The Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, Caesar’s Hotel in New Jersey, The Bop Shop in Chicago, Joe’s Be-Bop Cafe on Navy Pier in Chicago, The Green Mill in Chicago, Frankie’s Blue Room in Naperville., Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn. and numerous Festivals and Concerts in Chicago and the surrounding Midwest. As a DrumSet Instructor Frankie has taught on location at various studios in the Chicago area, virtually online, and in student homes. After 50 years of performing and after 45 years of teaching he is happy to say he’s still at it and enjoying every minute of it!

Janna Gainulin

Teaches:On-SITE PIANO, VOICE, BEGINNER GUITAR, Pipsqueaks (Early Music Experience)

Janna attended the State Pedagogical University in St. Petersburg, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Piano Performance and a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy. Before moving to the United States, she worked as both a Speech and Language Therapist and a Music Teacher for Pre-K through eighth grade.

In the US, Janna has been teaching piano, voice, and guitar for beginners privately and in local music schools for the last seven years. Her students’ ages range from 3 to 60 years old. Janna is a member of the MTNA and a nationally certified teacher of music. She participates in AIM testing and is an experienced accompanist.

As a teacher, Janna sees each of her students as unique individuals. Getting to know their family background and interests helps her to develop the pedagogical goals for each. Janna’s educational plans are based on the child’s development, her knowledge of Special and General Education and different teaching approaches such as multi-sensory methodology.

To learn more about Janna, you may visit her web-site: actionsch.com/pianostudio.

Min Jeong Chang

Teaches: PIANO, FLUTE, SMART8, SUZUKI

MJ studied music at Chong Shin University in Seoul, South Korea and was an accompanist at her church and for well-known gospel singers. She owned a music academy for 20 years that is still thriving today. She also taught many private lessons during her teaching career.

She has been teaching piano for 35 years. Many of her past students have gone on to study piano in universities and have become professional piano teachers, which she is so proud of their accomplishments.

After relocating to the United States, MJ studied piano and flute at Harper College, taught private lessons and became an accompanist at the Korean American church. MJ teaches beginners as well as elite performers, Suzuki and classical piano, flute, and is the head of our Smart 8 program for children 4-8.

MJ has Suzuki and Integrated Fusion 8 certification from NEIU. Recently, MJ completed The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Teaching Elementary Piano Course (Pedagogy Course).

She loves kids and has excellent skills adapting and connecting with children. She is caring and a very patient teacher.

Tom Malouf

Teaches: Private Guitar Lessons, Semi-Private Guitar Lessons, Group Guitar Lessons

After receiving his B.A in Music Education at Northeastern Illinois University, Tom has taught grade school music through high school music for over 45 years. Tom has a passion for the guitar, and can be seen performing as a singer/guitarist at festivals, libraries, park districts, and corporate events.

Tom’s career includes:
Director of Music at St. Walter Church in Roselle
Teacher at St. Francis High School in Wheaton

Tom loves people and making music with people. He believes strongly that music must be fun, and that we must meet the students where they are at and tailor the lessons to their needs. Tom lives in Wheaton with his wife, and has 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren.

Helga Simms

Teaches: Virtual Piano Lessons

Helga graduated from Concordia University with a double major in Music Education and Elementary Teaching. She loves to teach and has over 40 years of experience teaching piano, keyboard, and theory to students from ages 4 through senior adults both privately and at conservatories. Teaching classical, contemporary and jazz piano with a theoretical foundation is her specialty.

Helga is excellent at identifying her students’ strengths and helping them expand their potential, increase their eagerness to learn, and excel in their talents. She believes in strong teacher/student communication and in highlighting weekly personal growth. When not teaching, Helga loves to golf, cook, bake, and listen to music!

Oksana Stamov

Teaches: On-Site/Virtual Private Piano lessons, AIM Testing preparation

Oksana attended the Odessa Conservatory of Music and the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. She has over twenty years of piano teaching experience and has taught at multiple businesses such as the Arlington School of Music and the Palatine Music Center.

Oksana has also been a pianist for the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Highland Park for multiple years.

Oksana teaches students at all levels, and always encourages them to set attainable goals which she will help them achieve.

Oksana is an active member of the MTNA, ISMTA, and the NWSMTA. She prepares students for AIM testing and various recitals and school performances.

Oksana resides in Schaumburg with her husband Lou, and their three children: Sophia, Kate, and Mark.

Karen Scoles

Teaches: Group Art Classes, Art Lessons, Special Events

Karen is a professional portrait artist, mural painter and art teacher. She has been painting and teaching professionally for over 15 years and has taught students varying from K-12th grades. She currently teaches in the Keeneyville school district and runs an art club for her students there. At RoselleFA Karen teaches art lessons and also does workshops and private events for both children and adults.

Ginger Seehafer

TEACHES: GROUP ART CLASSES, SPECIAL events

Ginger is a professional illustrator who resides and works in the Chicago suburbs. She loves working from her home studio, surrounded by her family, friends and her crew of pets. Ginger enjoys volunteering and teaching local students how to create art for themselves when she isn’t working on commercial storyboards or illustrating children’s books.

Maggie Santry

Teaches: Young Beginner Art Experiences

Maggie Santry is an education major and former kindergarten and elementary school teacher. With two young girls of her own, she regularly experiments with crafts, sensory experiences, and different forms of learning. A long time Chicago resident, Maggie and her family have participated in art and music classes all across the city. Maggie is creative, kind, and incredibly patient and we are so excited to have her bring her expertise to Roselle!

Paulina Engel

Teaches: Group Art Classes, Special Events

Paulina is a well-known muralist in the area. If you have been around town, chances are that you have seen some of her work! Paulina also has taught at local schools and is a chaplain for an area hospital. She approaches each class with a flair for creating and loves to share her passion with students of all ages.

Cynthia Caldwell

art Director
Teaches: Group Art Classes, Art Lessons, Special Events

Cynthia received a B.A. in Computer Science from Brandeis University but has always enjoyed art, especially drawing. She left her high tech career in 2004 to pursue more creative outlets. Cynthia created Yet Another Mom Blog, where she posts arts, crafts, and other activities for all ages. In addition, she is a coloring book author, logo and web designer, and jewelry designer (MiDonna Designs). For several years, Cynthia was a volunteer leader for her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. She lives in Roselle with her husband, daughter, cats and chickens!

Sean Shipley

Teaches: Pottery, Mosaic

Sean received his B.S. in Art Education from Northern Illinois University and his M.S. in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. He has been an art teacher for over 25 years, teaching students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Currently, Sean teaches drawing, painting, and digital photography at Proviso West High School in Hillside. Sean creates photos as art and has an affinity for pottery. At Roselle Fine Arts Academy, he heads up our ClayMakers pottery series. Sean is married and has two teenage children.

Madison Scoles

Teaches: Anime + manga Art, Polymer Clay

Madison has always been a diligent student of art and is an up and comer on the local art scene. Specializing in clay sculptures, drawing, painting, and sewing cosplay costumes, Madison has also spent years perfecting the technique of drawing anime and manga characters and has spent the last 3 years learning Japanese to better understand the culture behind the art. Madison currently teaches our students how to draw facial features, proportions, and expressions of anime and manga characters and how to create polymer clay creatures.