At Cappelli Institute of Music, the goal of music education is ultimately expressed in the comprehensive enjoyment of music. Our teaching methods stress a strong foundation and traditional understanding of music with an emphasis on expressive ability. Students of all musical levels and backgrounds learn at a level of instruction that encourages them to perfect current level projects and to welcome new challenges as they gain confidence and expertise.

CIM Instructors impart a variety of practical strategies that ensure confidence, relieve anxiety and enhance musical proficiency. Among the foundational elements that are introduced to each student are historical meaning, instrument development and performance refinement.

Highlights and features

Harp, Bass, Violin, Drums, Voice, Percussion, Piano, Guitar

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Bob Parlier

Bob Parlier is a professional drummer who is experienced in both performance and education. He began his education in percussion at Columbia College in Chicago and finished at the School for Music Vocations Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa.

John Kregor

Since turning his interest to jazz in 1995, John Kregor has received awards for outstanding musicianship from I.A.J.E. (International Association of Jazz Educators), the Western States Jazz Festival, and two from S.C.S.B.O.A. (Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association).

Marcia Labella

Has been a professional harpist for 30 years. Marcia is the second harpist of the Lyric Opera and also serves as principal Harp for the Ravinia Festival in Chicago and Peninsula Festival, Door County, Wisconsin, where she has been soloist. She performed Le Corsaire with the American Ballet Theatre and has also performed numerous ballets with the AMT.

Natalia Bazzi

Natalia Bazzi is a graduate of the Piano Performance Master’s Program at Roosevelt University in Chicago. She graduated from the Municipal Conservatory of Music Manuel de Falla in Buenos Aires, Argentina, receiving a gold medal in Choral Conducting.

Ayako Kikuchi

Ayako Kikuchi is a dedicated performer, collaborator, and educator in the greater Chicago area. Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ayako Kikuchi holds both bachelors and masters degrees in violin performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where she studied with Yuko Mori, Teresa Fream and Cyrus Forough.

Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Hamilton has recently returned to Chicago after earning a Masters in vocal performance from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland. While studying under opera star Patricia Hay, she performed as a soloist in numerous halls including Glasgow Cathedral, St. George's-Tron and St. Salvatore's Chapel.

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