Music Makers is a family-owned business, run by Jeremy and Gwen Michor of Western Springs. The school was started in 1978 by Jeremy's mother, Penny Wright, with Penny teaching in her home until the move to Grand Avenue in 1986. Jeremy took over the business in 1995 with his wife Gwen joining him in 1998. Jeremy and Gwen believe that the school's professional staff, friendly atmosphere and wide variety of programs are what draw students of all ages and talents to Music Makers. Our programs include: • Private lessons in all instruments • Group lessons • Kindermusik® • Children's Musical Theater All of our programs are taught year-round by well-educated and highly talented musicians who are passionate about teaching music and instilling the love of music into the lives of others. We believe that we are all music makers . . . that each and every one of us has the ability to create music and share that music with others. "We are the Music Makers and we are the Dreamers of Dreams . . . Yet we are the Movers and Shakers of the World forever, it seems."—Arthur O'Shaughnessy, 1844–1881