Piano Lessons
Kristin Paxinos
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 a piano instructor, Kristin has over 30 years of teaching experience working with students of all ages and playing levels. Her youngest students begin lessons at age 4, learning the basics of posture and hand position, and playing basic melodies. 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.
In her lessons, Kristin encourages her students to find their own voice on the instrument by equipping them with the tools and skill sets required to not only play the piano but enjoy a lifetime of music making.
Rebecca Wu
Rebecca Wu is currently a graduate student pursuing her Master's degree in Piano performance at Northern Illinois University. While in the school, she holds the position of a piano graduate assistant, specializing in piano collaborative. With over 18 years of piano study, Rebecca has consistently showcased her musical prowess as both a solo performer and a collaborative pianist at various platforms, including concerts, recitals, masterclasses, and international music competitions.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Rebecca is passionate about imparting her musical knowledge as a music instructor. She firmly believes that learning the piano can be a transformative and enriching experience, positively impacting various facets of life. Her instructional approach revolves around inspiring students to pursue their passion and their potential by incorporating a strong piano technique and musicianship into the music they genuinely enjoy playing.
Joy Hyounkyoung Kim
Joy Hyounkyoung Kim, a native of South Korea, is a consummate accompanist and solo recitalist. Kim completed her B.M. in music education and her M.M. in piano performance at the University of Konkuk, Seoul, South Korea. She received a second M.M. degree in collaborative piano at Ewha Woman's University, Seoul, South Korea. She was awarded first place at both the Brahms Music Association of Korea Competition and the Seoul National Symphony Orchestra Competition, as well as distinctions from other competitions.
She has performed concertos with the Maldive National Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Seoul National Symphony Orchestra. Kim was a winner at the Ewha Wamans University graduate music festival and has accompanied in vocal and instrumental recitals and chamber music concerts.
She has worked as a piano teacher at the Konkuk University Young Musicians Academy and the NIU Community Music School. Kim has taught a wide range of students from basic children's lessons to auditioning students and has accompanied at Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights and attended the 2019 Opera Maya Festival in Mexico. She is currently studying organ and piano as M.M at Northern Illinois University.