Private Lessons & Coaches in Addison, IL

I've been playing for over 25 years and teaching for 10 years.

Hi! I'm Lily, a Music Production, Guitar and Piano Teacher with 5+ years of professional audio engineering experience. Having recently completed a Masters degree in Film Music Composition, I have a deep understanding of how to cultivate a valuable learning experience - infusing my teaching with the real-world perspective of experience in the music industry. I've been tutoring for 2 years, using a highly personalized approach to help each student achieve their unique creative goals.

"Lily is rad I didn’t know what was possible till I started lessons she’s helped me with loads of stuff even writing lyrics which I found hard before. Definitely recommend if your looking to learn something new.

NCAA tennis player and founder of Windy City Tennis. I offer structured, high-level coaching in Chicago focused on consistency, footwork, and match performance. Sessions are personalized for players of all levels.

"Went from 2.5 to 3.0 in just 5 lessons

History of tennis, racquetball, and pickleball. Aggie flight attendant.

Igniting passion and skill on the court is my specialty. As a solid tennis and pickleball player, I taught highly regarded skills clinics in the local community. Most of my players experience rapid progress on the court and leave the clinic with much more confidence and enthusiasm for the game. I offer tailored instruction to elevate your game, making learning fun and effective. Let's achieve your goals together! I’m passionate about the sport and would like to help as many people learn and improve as possible. If you need a lesson outside of Wilmette in the north shore area, please send me a request. I’ll see what I can do. All my sessions will be tailored specifically to individual players. Here’s an overview of what we will do based on your levels: For Beginners: Building the Foundation The goal is to get you up and running so you can truly enjoy your new sport. I will focus on laying a solid technical foundation and teaching you the key strategies needed to start playing matches. By understanding the "how" and the "why" early on, you will see consistent, rewarding progress over time. For Intermediate Players: Breaking the Bottleneck I will identify exactly what is holding you back—the specific moments where you feel uncomfortable or lose points repeatedly. We’ll use purposeful, engaging drills to turn those weaknesses into strengths. Often, refining just one specific shot can transform your entire game. From there, we will progress into advanced shot selection and point construction. For Advanced Players: Mastering the Margins At this level, it’s about fine-tuning your unique style. I will analyze your game to sharpen your anticipation, balance, and footwork. Our sessions focus on high-level decision-making, precise targeting, and superior ball control. Finally, we’ll integrate the "secret sauce" of the competitive game: mental toughness and peak physical fitness.

"I’m an advanced tennis player. Playing pickleball is easy but also humbling as I level up when patience and strategy become critical. Wen helped me understand the key difference between the two sports and develop skills and intuition to play competitively in pickleball.

I was a girls lacrosse coach at Lane Tech College Prep. I also was the captain of my high school team which won the Illinois State Championship. I was All-State as an Attackman.

"Brand new to lacrosse but I’ve learned so much in just my first lesson. Thanks Coach A!

Championship winning basketball player and coach . Avid chess player .

Professional Tv and Film Actor/Writer/Producer. Over twenty-five years pro experience. Over forty-five SAG-AFTRA credits, including Amazon’s Critic’s Choice Nominated tv series PATRIOT, PERPETUAL GRACE LTD and the hit HBO show DTF. ST. LOUIS. Strong, detailed, creative, and energetic. Self-motivated. Credits accessible on IMDB.

Manager and Instructor at ACE pickleball. I am the club premiere instructor and highly requested. I bring a coaching background with encouragement and the ability to push players to their full potential. Multiple tournaments and gold medals won.I am a multi sport athlete/coach and personal trainer who knows the ins and outs of The games physically and strategically that players need.

I bring 13 years' ice hockey coaching experience to every session. I specialize in skating mechanics, puck skills, tactical positioning and player development, guided by a deep passion for the sport and a focus on enjoyable progress. I also can do off ice workouts and skill sessions.