Music Classes and Private Lessons

From Chicago to Australia, students ages 7 to 87 are loving Vital Body Wellness music classes and private lessons. Andrea has taught cast members of The Office and Second City, helped musicians earn spots in prestigious arts schools and guided newly retired folks through their first uke lessons. Her science-based methods boost learning and retention. Her love for music and people makes classes fun!

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What She Said

Let’s play and sing songs by women and people of marginalized genders.

When we hear these artists’ music, experiences and words, we find and celebrate pieces of ourselves that are often left out in mainstream culture.

Come enjoy learning and discussing these musicians’ rich histories! Connect to other folks who want to hear these voices too.

Andrea has more than 23 years of experience teaching groups and offers arrangements for many experience levels and instruments.

All are welcome!

Members, please use Zelle/Chase to send $85 to vitalbodywellness@gmail.com

2023 Session Dates:

April 29 – June 3

June 17 – July 29

September 9 – October 14

November 4 – December 9

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Private Lessons & Small Groups

Learn one-on-one or meet up with a friend for lessons!

Andrea teaches: Guitar, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Ukulele

Students register for a series of six lessons at a time:

  • 30 minutes $45 (6 = $270)
  • Solo hour $85 (6 = $510)
  • Duo $100 (6 = $600)

Small groups are welcome. Contact Andrea at vitalbodywellness@gmail.com to chat about your idea.

Past Classes

What She Said Free Song Circle!

Come play and sing super songs by women and people of marginalized genders.
  • Charts, lyrics and good cheer provided.
  • We’ll play outside on the lawn if the weather is nice.
  • Bring blankets/chairs to sit on.
  • We’ll move into the gym in case of rain.
  • Folks of all ages & genders are welcome.

Saturday, August 26th
5-6:30 at River Park
5100 N. Francisco

No need to register. Just come on by.

Vital Body Harmony Singing

with Rita Ruby and Andrea Bunch

Oh! There are going to be beautiful sounds. Come make them with us.

Join us for two Sundays of embodied relaxation, breath work and harmony singing! Folks of all experience levels are welcome.

We’ll practice harmony singing foundations: scales, chords, parallel and block chord harmonies. We’ll sing songs with harmonies like Down by the Riverside and These are Days.

We’ll enjoy the fantastic side effects of singing! Research shows that singing and deep breathing activate our powerful vagus nerve which increases healthy activity in the rest and destress side of our nervous system.

Two Sundays: June 4 and June 11, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
5547 N. Ravenswood Ave.

$112
Vital Body Wellness members get 1/2 off registration.

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Free In-Person Jam!

Sunday, February 5, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | 5547 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 201 | Chicago, IL 60640

Free parking in the side lot.

If you arrive about 4 p.m., I’ll be out front to let folks in. It’s ok to arrive after 4 p.m., too. Text me when you arrive, and I’ll be down to get you when the next tune ends!

  • Guitarists, please bring a capo.
  • Feel free to bring a music stand if you’d like to use one.
  • I’ll have music for you to play or sing along to.
  • Family friendly
  • Chairs will be there.
  • All are welcome!
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Sarah Jarosz class starts September 10!

Sarah Jarosz’s dark Americana is full of cool guitar parts, great grooves and feminist, chilling lyrics. Her tunes are so satisfying to play!

Six Saturdays | 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CST on Zoom | September 10 – October 22 (no class September 24)

All classes are available on-demand as well.

$150 for all 6 classes. 

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Joni Mitchell for Guitar and Voice!

Learn Joni’s tunings, rhythms, melodies and swoon over the poetry!

Six Saturdays | 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Zoom | June 11 – July 16

Available on-demand through July 31

Vital Body Wellness Members get 50 percent off class! To register, send $75 through Zelle/Chase to vitalbodywellness@gmail.com.