Owner & Instructor

I hold a music performance degree from Columbia College Chicago and founded Rock Hands Music while working as a touring, writing, and recording guitarist. When the pandemic hit in 2020 and live performances came to a halt, I shifted my focus to full-time teaching and I absolutely love it. My mission is to provide high-quality and enjoyable music instruction, whether in your Chicago / Oak Park home or online.

Instructor

Jake, a Berklee College of Music graduate, has performed and recorded with renowned musicians like Kenny Werner, Steve Cardenas, and Harvie S, among others. He has played at top Chicago jazz venues, including The Green Mill and Andy’s Jazz Club.

As a member of the prestigious Berklee Global Jazz Institute, led by Grammy winner Danilo Perez, Jake recorded his debut album Reset. Alongside performing, he is a passionate educator, teaching at Rock Hands Music and his private studio.

Instructor

Chano is a full-time performing and touring bassist residing in Chicago. He’s primarily known for being the bassist of The Stephen Hull Experience, a blues trio playing all around the world. Chano has been playing music since he was 9 years old and turned music into his life. He also plays piano and guitar. On top of performing with multiple bands in the Chicago area, Chano has a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge from his musical endeavors.