About Us

We have been providing extensive, high-quality music lessons to students in Rockford, IL since November 2007. Our founder and instructor, Dr. Rosalie Sward, helps students develop their musical skills through flexible schedules, affordable rates, and a positive learning environment.

About Dr. Sward

Teaching Experience

You will not find a more dedicated music teacher than Dr. Sward. Her experience as an orchestra director helped her teach piano and stringed instrument lessons to more than 2,000 trainees. In addition, her teaching style is highly effective, boasting first place in many regional and state competitions with her orchestra and students. With her help, you will learn how to:

Improve Your Reading Skills
Increase your music vocabulary
Develop Your Listening Skills, Abstract Thinking, and Imagination
Improve Your Behavior, Memory, and Concentration Skills
Build Your Social Skills, Self-Discipline, and Patience
Develop fine motor skills needed for playing and writing
Build Your Confidence and Emotional Growth
Deal with Nerves and Stressful Presentation Situations

Educational Background and Memberships

Helping people achieve musical excellence has long been a part of Dr. Sward’s journey in developing her musical prowess. Her academic history reflects a love for music nurtured by the importance of learning to read music and play an instrument in mental stimulation.

Academic Achievements

Bachelor of Arts Degree – Knox College
Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Music – Northwestern University

Memberships

Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity
Pi Kappa Lambda Honorary Music Fraternity

Academic History

Interlochen Center for the Arts
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Illinois Wesleyan University
State University of New York
Aix-en-Provence, France

Academic Achievements

Bachelor of Arts Degree – Knox College
Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Music – Northwestern University

Academic History

Interlochen Center for the Arts
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Illinois Wesleyan University
State University of New York
Aix-en-Provence, France

Memberships

Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity
Pi Kappa Lambda Honorary Music Fraternity