The People's Music School
An Phan, M.Ed., is a dedicated education professional with extensive experience in school psychology, academic support, and music education. Currently serving as a School Psychology Intern at Chicago Public Schools, An gains practical experience while pursuing an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology at Loyola University Chicago. Roles at Loyola include coordinating tutoring initiatives, mentoring undergraduate students, and facilitating workshops on executive functioning skills. An's background as a piano teaching artist spans private instruction and group classes, along with contributions to community music programs. Additional experience includes roles as a behavioral therapist, teaching artist, and social surveyor, all reflecting a commitment to educational equity and student success. An holds a Master's in Education Psychology and a Bachelor's in Musical Arts, specializing in piano performance and psychology.
The People's Music School
The People's Music School is the only completely tuition-free music school in Chicago, and the oldest in the United States. The school was founded in 1976 by Dr. Rita Simó, an accomplished pianist from the Dominican Republic who believed that all children should have access to music education, regardless of their family's socioeconomic status. Today we serve over 1,600 students in the Chicagoland metropolitan area and beyond. Through intensive instruction and performance our students learn more than music. They grow socially, emotionally and intellectually, and develop a foundation of responsibility, self-esteem and purpose. We believe music is transformative and empowers the lives of youth, families and communities.