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Plant seeds in music, water them with love, and celebrate every bloom.

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Welcome

Whether your goal is to learn the art of playing cello and piano, or launching an independent music home business, Maggie Chen Cello & Piano Studio is here to help you get started. Maggie is dedicated to teaching the skills and providing the hands-on experience necessary for students to receive proficiency in music reading and develop a lifelong enjoyment of music.

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​Take a look around the site to see how Maggie can help you reach your musical goals and discover passions that go beyond just music!​

​​Maggie has been teaching cello and piano to students of all ages for over two decades at her home studio in Oak Brook, Illinois. Her students, from beginners to advanced musicians, pursue diverse goals like mastering classical pieces, exploring pop culture, earning certificates, and competing. Teaching her own children from a young age has made Maggie an even more empathetic and effective teacher.

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Maggie’s Studio is a welcoming community where students of all backgrounds come together to pursue their musical dreams, whether for a career or a fulfilling hobby. Maggie finds great joy in watching her children and students fall in love with music and turn to it for comfort during challenging times. With years of experience, she helps them bring out their best on stage, encouraging them to express themselves through music. The bonds created here often go beyond music, with many parents becoming lifelong family friends—a blessing Maggie cherishes.​

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Maggie Becoming

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"When I was 13, I had the amazing chance to perform Handel's Messiah at the National Theatre and Concert Hall with the Taipei Young Musician Orchestra. It was such a joyous experience, with lots of applause. What really stood out to me was seeing our conductor backstage, quickly swapping out of his tuxedo into more casual clothes.


I asked him why he was changing so fast, and he smiled and said, 'The music comes from God, and the glory belongs to God. If I stay in my tuxedo too long and bask in the applause, I might start thinking the glory is mine because of my hard work.' His words had a profound impact on me. That moment taught me a lot about humility and faith. It’s been a powerful reminder to stay grounded and use my talents as a way to honor God while growing in music and life."

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"Music is a gratuitous and lavish gift from God, meant to bring us a joyful life, a life full of beauty. It is not necessary for survival, but it is good for life. Music is a very human way God helps us to grasp His love and the knowledge of salvation." ~ Marie Greenway

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Our Students Say

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"Over the past 12 years, I have had the privilege of taking piano lessons with Mrs. Maggie Chen. As a truly wonderful teacher, she taught me to fall in love with music and all that it has to offer. I can honestly say that every week I look forward to lessons at her studio because it gives me time to relax and express myself through art that I love. With her Steinway piano, and nearby location, visiting her studio has always been a pleasure that I hope all will be able to experience."

Sara Villanueva

Our Parents Say

​​"Not only is Maggie Chen one of the most coveted piano teachers in the area, she is one of the kindest and most wonderful people I know. She isn't a typical boring piano teacher who pushes rote learning and repetitive scales practice, but instead, a dynamic and exciting one who elicits the best from each student holistically. She focuses on each student individually and is so accommodating to today's kids' schedules. My two children absolutely love Mrs. Maggie. I give her the highest recommendation possible."
- Rosie Conway
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