96 coaches & instructors for lessons in Hillside, IL

When I started playing pickleball three years ago, I had not idea it would become such a big part of my life! I am passionate about sharing my love for the game and find it incredibly rewarding to see my students learn and improve. My beginner students can expect a fun learning environment that uses patience and humor as we learn the golden standards in techniques and solid fundamentals. More advanced students, get ready to sharpen those skills through drills and strategy. Let's pickle!

Hi my name is Horacio Hernandez! I’m a guitarist and educator with a bachelor’s degree in Guitar Performance and Music Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This educational background has not only provided me with formal teaching qualifications but also a deep appreciation for the transformative power of music in education. My training spans classical, jazz, rock, and more. I’ve worked with students of all levels—from complete beginners to advanced players preparing for auditions or performances. Whether you’re learning your first chords, exploring improvisation, or diving into theory and composition, I’ll create a custom lesson plan that keeps you inspired, challenged, and making real progress. My approach is tailored to each student’s goals, whether you’re a complete beginner, an aspiring songwriter, or preparing for a performance or audition. As a teacher, I focus on building strong technique, ear training, and musicality, while always connecting lessons to the student’s personal goals and interests. I aim to make every session clear, engaging, and motivating, with custom lesson plans that help you build skills step by step. I’m here to support you through your musical journey and make sure you enjoy the process along the way.

With 22 years in combat sports and athlete development, I bring the kind of experience you can't teach—you earn it. I competed exclusively in the super heavyweight division, finishing my amateur kickboxing career at 12-0 before turning professional, where I went 3-0 in kickboxing and 1-0 in professional boxing. Along the way, I earned three championship titles: TCB Illinois State Amateur Champion (1997), TBC Windy City Champion (1998), and TCB Midwest Champion (1999). Beyond my own competition history, coaching is where I’ve built my legacy. I’ve trained and cornered dozens of male and female athletes across boxing, kickboxing, and MMA, helping them build confidence, sharpen technique, and step into the ring prepared to win. My approach is equal parts technical detail, discipline, and mindset development—because a fighter’s body follows where their belief leads. I’m not here just to teach punches and kicks. I’m here to develop competitors, leaders, and resilient athletes who know how to push through, get better, and show up like champions.

"I hesitate to give constructive critique via message. As we know, words are not always interpreted as intended. That being said, here we go: I have worked with 4 personal trainers over the years. IMO you are the best. You know how the body works, what we should be feeing and where we should feel it. You have shown me that the smallest tweak can make the biggest difference. You’ve been through some things and you also know how the body doesn’t work (injuries) and you are careful about that. I like your training style and if I am not being challenged, neither of us is doing our best. Thank you for not swearing during our sessions. Please don’t tell me I’ve done something well, when I can feel I haven’t. False “kudos” are not appreciated. I understand we live in a time where everyone expects “good job” just for breathing, but when a person who is critical tells me my form/technique was good, I can believe them. Thank you for reminding me to “get out of my head”, but sometimes I need to step back for a minute; take a pause to reset. We’ve had some heated discussions and I’m fine with that as long as we come to an understanding by the end of the session. We play hard and a few clashes are to be expected as long as we have respect. I hope to meet the corporate people next time they come in. I will tell them how I appreciate your knowledge and workout advice. Sorry. Not so short.

I have over 30 years coaching experience. I have trained high performance players who hit college scholarships , played ITF tournament with World Junior ranking of 100 Good in adults and pro players Cardio Tennis Good with kids PTR Coach Developer ITF and PTR certified Pro

Hi! I'm Lily, a Music Production, Guitar and Piano Teacher with 5+ years of 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 - passionate about helping students build the skills and confidence to bring their creative goals to life. I've been teaching for 2 years, using a highly personalized approach to coach musicians of all ages.

I’m currently a professional basketball player, but love to use my off season as a way to pass my passion for the game on to youth athletes. I’ve been training basketball players for 6+ years and have seen excellent results. Shooting corrections, fundamental development, and individualized plans are just a few of the many skills I offer!

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.

For two decades, I've cultivated a passion for piano in students of all levels. My professional performance experience informs my teaching, making lessons engaging, effective and tailored just to you! I perform and teach all styles of music from classical to jazz, R&B to hip-hop, folk to indie, and more! In addition to piano, I can help you learn composition, songwriting, production, arranging, and help with playing in a group! I am here to help you achieve whatever goal you are trying to accomplish, whether that's playing your favorite song, or becoming a concert pianist

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!

Music has the power to transform, and I'm passionate about guiding students on their own unique musical journeys. As a professional pianist with 10 years of experience teaching, I've helped countless individuals unlock their musical potential and find joy in the art of piano playing. Whether you're a complete beginner or seeking to refine your skills, I'm dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to your needs and aspirations.