Private Lessons & Coaches in Clarendon Hills, IL

My deep background in tennis and racket sports gives me a technical edge most pickleball coaches simply don’t have. I understand spin, footwork, and court geometry at a level that translates directly. Add I entrepreneurial drive and hands-on coaching ambition, and I bring both the skill set and the passion to genuinely develop players.

"I’ve been competing at the 4.5 level for two years and hit a wall. My coach completely rebuilt my reset mechanics, tightened my erne execution, and gave me a clear game plan for tournament play. Within two months I won my first gold medal at a regional event. This coaching is the real deal.

Learn!While!Having!Fun! Choose and learn whatever songs/music you prefer to learn or improve upon (your own songs and music included, if applicable), and I will learn them for our sessions. My guitar journey began uniquely at the age of 19 while taking Piano Lessons. I then became the lead singer of a band named Tension at the age of 24, who performed at such venues as Mutiny, The Underground Lounge, and the Elbo Room, as well as for parties and a wedding. I still play to this day with the guitarist James and his brother Seth I have also written and performed my own Spoken-Word rap and poetry since I was a teenager to this moment . From Classical to Rock, Pop, Opera, R&B, Rap/ Hip Hop, and everything in-between..I am well-versed and have written and performed many songs in. each of those genres. I(We) will begin by personalizing y(our) lessons based upon your goals and expectations.. while building both your confidence in yourself as an artist and performer... and in me.. as an instructor, brother, and friend. Thanks for your consideration, !Nicholas (Nicky P) Pancotto!

"My name is Mari.. Ellory is my daughter and she loves having lessons with Nick.. he sings with her too and writes his own songs and music which she loves and is inspired by!!

I am a professional cellist and educator who has taught private cello lessons for ten years. I love teaching students of all ages and skill levels. Whether your goals are to play just for fun or to go pro, I will work with you to find an approach that suits your needs!

I’ve been teaching for the past five years. I have a bachelor’s degree in education. I have five minors in English, history, physics, psychology, and writing from IU.

" As my teacher, you’ve pushed me to improve all aspects of my learning and given me invaluable advice. I am forever grateful for everything you’ve done for me and how you’ve helped me. Thank you for everything!!!

I am an electronic dance music producer of 10 years and have experience producing in a vast variety of EDM genres in FL Studio. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and take on a step-by-step, collaborative approach in my teaching. We will begin where your knowledge ends (or before, if you prefer), and work our way through each step. Since music production is an inherently creative activity, I believe in learning through active creating. A personal drive goes a long way.

"Don't let Elijah's youth fool you: he got an early start and has many years of experience creating and producing EDM songs and albums, including collabs with and remixes of music by fellow artists. He's a whiz who really knows his craft and turns out complex, impressively produced tracks quickly and reliably, and any student looking to improve their production techniques would be lucky to learn from him!

Multi-instrumental musician, producer, and educator. I have been producing since 2018, and teaching drums, bass, and music production since 2021. - I’m Flexible & fluent in: Pro Tools Ableton, FL Studio, Logic. - I specialize in genres like Pop, Soul, RNB, hip hop/rap, rock, CCM, alternative. Let’s open up your projects, assess where you’re at already, where you wanna take it, and the approach to get there. There’s multiple ways to get there & everyone vibe’s differently. Let’s lock in.

With 15 years of basketball instruction, I cultivate player potential through tailored strategies. My focus is on fundamental mastery, fostering both skill and a lifelong love for the game. I strive to make learning engaging.

I bring over a decade of coaching experience in tennis and pickleball, helping athletes reach their full potential through focused, athlete-centered training. After competing in tennis at the highest level, I now actively compete in pickleball tournaments, combining high-level insight with a fun, competitive environment.

With 17 years dedicated to basketball, I cultivate skills and passion in every player. I have experience coaching and training. I provide expert guidance and personalized strategies. Learn from former NCAA division 1 and current professional athlete. Resume 2017 IHSA 3a State Champion NCAA D1 2018-2020 Central Michigan University NCAA D2 2020-2022 Lindenwood University Professional Basketball Player 2022- Current (Cyprus, Croatia, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan)

"Coach romelo is awesome! My son has been very happy and looks forward to his trainings

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.

"My son takes lessons here and he enjoys it a lot. Coach is friendly but also focused on improvement. We will continue.