Da Capo Kids
Da Capo Kids is a great way for 5-7-year-olds to be introduced to music in a fun and engaging environment.
Classes meet weekly for 45-minutes and focus on singing, rhythm, and some basic movement exercises. Each session runs for 6 weeks and culminates with a class performance at one of our student recitals.
Meet the Instructors
Kristin Paxinos, co-owner of Da Capo Music Studio, received a Bachelor of Music from Indiana University, and a Master of Music from DePaul University. Before founding Da Capo, Kristin performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Chicago Symphony Center with top tier orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
As an instructor, Kristin has over 30 years of teaching experience working with students of all ages and playing levels. Kristin has a passion for working with young beginners and firmly believes that music education for young children is incredibly valuable for their brain development, motor skills, reading, and concentration.
Ben Westfall is a fingerstyle guitarist and graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he earned a BM in Classical Guitar Performance. He has over 20 years of experience teaching private guitar lessons to hundreds of guitarists from ages 3 to 85.
Ben is currently the arranger and guitarist for Wind & Steel, a flute and guitar duo that performs music ranging from classical and film music, to pop and rock.
Ben is an active member of his community in Elburn, Illinois, and is a wonderful father to his two sons, Keiton and Nolan.