teaching artist

Voice, ‘Ukulele, Piano, Guitar, Songwriting, Children’s Music

Liz was a teaching artist for a decade at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, IL, teaching adult ‘ukulele, voice, piano, guitar and songwriting in private and group settings. She led Wiggleworms, Outreach Programs, and Summer Camps from pre-school to teen. She also taught with Chicago Children’s Theatre, Youth Guidance, Sherwood Music School.

Liz now teaches in NYC with Education Through Music, Midori & Friends, and Little Chopins. She continues to have her own private voice, ‘ukulele, guitar, and piano studio in-person and online.

With experience teaching all ages, Liz’s classrooms are calm but playful, and encourage new friendships. While everyone learns at a different pace and has different strengths, Liz believes we can call find a way to play together.

She is proud graduate of the School of Music at James Madison University.

Liz is a 200hrs Certified Yoga Teacher

Liz has been using yoga as a tool for opening up the mind and body for singing and acting since her middle school years. During the longer lockdowns of the pandemic, in the lonelier spaces, Liz revived her love of yoga as a tool for meditation, connection with her mother, and physical therapy for 20 year old injuries that still plague her body from a car accident she had at age 16.

Only recently did she become 200hrs certified, and is now incorporating her yoga practice with a more practical sense into her own vocal technique and pedagogy.

Inquire about a private voice lesson that incorporates yoga! And be on the lookout for Liz’s upcoming yoga classes, in-person and online!

CAFÉ CON PAN (Family Music Project)

CAFÉ CON PAN is a family music duo formed by musicians Nilko Andreas and Liz Chidester. Performing fun party songs in both English and Spanish, they can enliven and enrich any family event!