Referrals have been critically important to the outstanding growth of our organization over the past 11 years. Refer a friend to Activator Academy today by filling out our quick Referral Form. If they enroll for at least 1 month of lessons, you will receive 1 FREE lesson! There is no limit to the number of FREE lessons you can receive...so please help us spread the word about Activator Academy!
Activator Academy Staff Bios, Availability, & E-mails
We are pleased to present the bios and
schedules of our staff members. At Activator Academy, in partnership
with CROYA, we specialize in empowering young people to learn and to
bring out the best in themselves. Our qualified Music Instructors
build a positive relationship with students - allowing them to
feel encouraged, respected and valued...This in turn, helps students to
become more creative and more capable. We see GREAT potential in every
young person that enters our doors every day!
PLEASE CONTACT DIRECTOR, NICK CVIJOVIC AT activatoracademy@gmail.com or call #847-810-3988 to make a reservation or to discuss placement questions.
Nick Cvijovic has been an instructor at Activator Music Academy since 2008 and is a graduate of DePaul University. Nick has been active in the Chicago area music scenes since 2010, mostly playing with his band Butchered, and also contributing to various other musical and recording projects.
Activatoracademy@gmail.com
(847) 322 8374 - cell
Cello1760@comcast.net Tony Porter is our string instructor at Activator Academy. Tony has performed all over the world and has mingled with the greats, including Yo-Yo Ma. He has decades of teaching experience and is a perfect choice for beginning or advanced students. |
trevorshandling@gmail.com The drummer, pianist, and composer Trevor Shandling is a Highland Park native and UIC alum. He learned the drums at a young age by studying with his father, Rick Shandling, who is an underground staple of the Chicago jazz scene. He studied jazz drumset with Ernie Adams at UIC and jazz piano with Dave Flippo. |