Luscombe Music Studio Roster
A wide range of private lessons are available at Luscombe Music. Most are weekly, 30-minute sessions ranging in price from $25.00 — $35.00. Below are the credentials of our teachers. Please consult the Studio Coordinator to discuss lesson times and payments by calling 630.833.7381.
Juliet Deadman
Violin & Viola
- Bachelor of Music Education, Northern Illinois University
- Student of Laurel Thurman, Richard Marshall, and Robert Shamo
- Teaching experience of 25+ years includes both public schools and private instruction
- Professional affiliations: MENC, ASTA and AFM
- Performance experience: Civic Orchestra of Chicago and Rockford Symphony Orchestra
Michael McGuan
Violin & Viola
- Master of Music, Violin Performance, Northern Illinois Univ.
- Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, St. Olaf College
- Registered Suzuki Instructor
- Performs with Camerata Chicago and the Antiqua Baroque Consort, substitute with Fox Valley Orchestra
- Group class teacher, El Sistema Youth Music Program
- Former member of St. Olaf Orchestra, the Illinois Valley Symphony and the Northern Illinois Chamber Orchestra
- Former private violin instructor through the NIU Community School of the Arts
Genevieve Tabby
Cello
- Master of Music, Violincello, Northwestern University -Bienen School of Music
- Bachelor of Music, Violincello, Cleveland Institute of Music
- Full certification in Suzuki Pedagogy including all 10 levels of Suzuki cello books
Matt Suckrow
Guitar
- BA in Woship and Arts, Judson University
- Studied under Dr. Warren Anderson,Judson University
- Studied guitar under Cory Willis
- Freelance private guitar instructor since 2004
- Singer/Songwriter/Band Leader since 1999
- Experience in guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, voice, drums, piano, songwriting, music production and audio/visual arts

Damian Espinosa
Piano
- Master's Degree, Music Theory & Composition, University of New Mexico
- Additional Graduate Studies, Music Theory, University of Chicago
- BA in Piano Performance, Creighton University, Omaha NE
- Leads the Damian Espinosa Trio
- Member of the critically acclaimed group, The Chris Greene Quartet
- Accomplished musician, composer and accompanist performing in many different musical settings across multiple genres including jazz clubs, festivals, concerti, opera and choirs
- 20+ years of private piano instruction as well as teaching various music courses at the University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, U of New Mexico and Wheaton College
Kayman Klaas
Piano
- Bachelor of Music in Composition and Production, Columbia College, Chicago
- Apprenticed under John Tanis in piano, organ and liturgical music
- Studied clarinet with Meaghan Kawaller
- 10+ years teaching experience, private and group lessons i
- Professioanl credits include composing music for "The View" and "Good Morning America"
Elizabeth Olson
Piano, Violin
- Bachelor's Degree, Music Education, St. Olaf College, MN
- Studied violin with Charles Gray of the Minnesota Orchestra and studied piano with Kenneth Graber
- Orchestra Director, Walther Grade School Instrumental Program, 2011 - Present
- Professional experience includes gigs, music studio recordings, and occasional performances with the Union Symphony of North Carolina
- Private teacher since age 17
Ken Spurr
Piano
- Bachelor of Arts in Music majoring in Jazz Piano, Valparaiso University
- Master’s Degree coursework, DePaul University
- Studied under William Foster, Allan Swain, Larry Novak, David Kikoski, Terry Dybvig, Mary Sauer
- Over 24 years of teaching experience including Cappelli Institute of Music, Elmhurst College, American Music Institute and Harper College
- Director of Jazz Studies, Harper College
- Accomplished performer, jazz educator and musician performing solo and alongside many major jazz artists in Chicagoland
Kathleen Rose
Piano
- Advanced piano study, Elmhurst College
- Bachelor of Arts, Wartburg College/Concordia College
- Student of Yasuko Joichi
- Certified Suzuki teacher
- Over 30 years of private teaching and performance experience
- Organist/Pianist, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit
- Students participate in annual competitions
- Piano Studio Director, Luscombe Music, 20 years
Maria Schwartz
Flute
- Professional Studies Certificate, Cleveland Institute of Music
- Master of Music - Flute Performance, Cleveland Institute of Music
- Bachelor of Music - Flute Performance, Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam, NY
- Student of Joshua Smith, Mary Kay Fink, and Kenneth Andrews
- Trained in Suzuki Flute Method and Dalcroze Eurhythmics
- 15+ years of private teaching experience
- Flute instructor, North Park University
- Second Flute in Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra & New Philharmonic
- Professional ensemble experience includes Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Rockford Symphony Orchestra & South Bend Symphony Orchestra
Denise Glynn
Clarinet, Saxophone
- Master of Library Science, Rosary College
- Bachelor of Science, Northern Illinois University
- Student of Greg Smith
- Over fifteen years of private teaching experience
Patrick Infusino
Woodwind, Bass Guitar
- Advanced studies, DePaul and VanderCook
- Bachelor of Music Education, DePaul University
- Retired Band Director after 31 years from Berkeley School District 87
- Currently Jazz Band Director, Benedictine University
- Adjudicator and Clinician
- Freelance musician for jazz and pop groups
Ben Kinzie
Brass, Woodwind
- Bachelor of Music Education, DePaul University
- Master of Trumpet Performance, DePaul University
- Former Band Director, Luther North College Prep High School
- Former Teacher/Administrator, Luther North Elementary Band Program
- Member/Performer, The Salvation Army Norridge Citadel Band
- Member/Performer, The Salvation Army Chicago Staff Band
Billy Thoms
Trumpet
- Bachelor of Music Performance, Elmhurst College
- Bachelor of Music Education, Elmhurst College
- Twelve years private teaching experience
- General Music Teacher for 7 years
- Substitute Trumpeter for West Suburban Symphony
- Guest soloist with Elgin Youth Symphony and Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble
- Student of Matt Lee and Kari Lee
Lisa Griffith
Voice
- Master of Music, Opera Performance, Northwestern
- University Bachelor of Arts, Knox College
- Member/Former President, Chicago Chapter of The National Association of Teachers’ of Singing
- National Songs and Skills Workshop Leader for the Center for Music and Young Children
- Music Together Program Director and Teacher
- Director, Elmhurst Children’s Theatre
- Performed with the Santa Fe Opera and Glimmerglass Opera
Michelle Maiers
Voice
- Master of Music, Vocal Performance, DePaul University
- Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, Millikin University
- Member of Chicago Chapter of The National Association of Teachers’ of Singing
- Performed with Light Opera Works, Chicago Civic Orchestra, Elmhurst Choral Union soloist, Cantor at Mary Queen of Heaven Church in Elmhurst, Soloist at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst
- Music Director for Bryan Junior High, Visitation Arts Alive Program and Elmhurst Children’s Theatre, Oakbrook Academy of Music and Art
- Former President of Elmhurst Children's Theatre
- Music Together teacher for Music Together of Oakbrook/Elmhurst
- Over 15 years of teaching experience both private and choral settings