Meet our teachers
Erin Watt "Miss Erin"
Owner, Teacher erin@themusicplayhouseofchicago.com Erin was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She holds a BA in Theater & Media, an MM in music, and is currently pursuing an MM in music therapy. Erin has been teaching private voice and piano lessons and after school music classes for over 17 years. After a few years performing opera and acting in New York City, Erin came back to Chicago and acquired The Music Playhouse in 2015. Outside of teaching, Erin still enjoys acting on occasion, bike rides, and reading. She now lives in Lakeview with her husband, and 6 year old son, Harrison. |
Jaime Raglow "Miss Jaime"
Teacher Jaime hails from Akron, Ohio where she has been singing since she learned how to talk! From showchoir to musicals to dance classes, she has always been a performer with music in her heart! Since moving to Chicago, she has graduated with a BA in Theatre and Dance from Loyola University Chicago, and she has performed in many musicals, choreographed for some children's theatre and camps, and worked with kids all over the city! Miss Jaime feels so deeply about The Music Playhouse's mission and goals of bringing music education to kids from a young age so they can carry that with them their whole lives! |
Caeli Wu "Miss Caeli"
Teacher Caeli was raised in St. Charles, IL where she began her journey performing in community theatre and high school productions. She moved to the city to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Caeli is a theatre artist who wears many hats from actor, to casting assistant, and assistant director. She has a deep passion for singing and cultivating safe spaces for all. Since working as a teacher at Harmony Learning Center in Lincoln Park, she's been able to enhance and expand her experience teaching early childhood to elementary aged children. Caeli is excited to have found a space where she can combine art and education at The Music Playhouse of Chicago! |
Juliet Hollifield "Miss Juliet"
Teacher A recent Chicago transplant, lyric coloratura soprano Juliet was born in the small town of Dillon, Montana, and was raised on a cattle ranch before moving to Washington state to pursue higher education. A lifelong musician, Juliet has been playing the flute since the age of five, and has played piccolo, piano, and bass guitar on her journey into classical voice and musical theater performance, as well as studying and performing multiple genres of dance. Before moving to Chicago, Juliet has performed professionally in many operas and musicals. Juliet is thrilled to bring her love of music and movement into the classroom with The Music Playhouse of Chicago! Juliet holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Central Washington University. |
Olivia Leone "Miss Olivia"
Teacher Olivia is an artistic activist raised and trained in Chicago. She is a distinguished Merit School of Music Alumna of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Opera Musical Theater Conservatory program and a proud graduate of The DePaul University School of Music. Olivia has extensive experience in vocal performance and fine arts management, and arts education. Notable work includes The Harris Theater with the Chicago Opera Theater as an AGMA member of their chorus in Szymanowski’s ‘Król Roger.,’ the Lira Ensemble, and a mentorship at the Goodman Theatre. Olivia is thrilled to share her passion for play through music and is excited to contribute to The Music Playhouse of Chicago’s mission in early childhood education! |
Nour Yamanita "Mx. Nour"
Teacher After successfully begging their parents for a guitar for Christmas, Nour began playing guitar and taking lessons at School of Rock at the age of 14. As soon as Nour began to learn to play chords, they began writing songs of their own. At SUNY Oneonta, Nour earned a BA in Music Industry and BS in Business Economics. Nour’s band, It Keeps Snowing, went on to perform at O-Fest and at various venues around New York and the tri-state area. They released their EP Everything You Want Me To Be in 2018. Since moving to Chicago, Nour has started a new project, Nourmal Dynamics, and has been performing around Chicago. Recently, Nourmal Dynamics was the runner-up in the Winter 2023 Uncommon Ground Open Mic Competition. |
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Applications for Fall have closed. Check back again this Summer!
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Lakeview Neighborhood Chicago, IL 60613 773-572-8054 info@themusicplayhouseofchicago.com |
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