WE ARE ELFI STUDIO
Self-confidence. individuality, acceptance, excellence.
Teaching and musical theatre became a passion and pivotal part of my career during my Master’s program. I especially love teaching children because as a child, music was an outlet that gave me self-confidence, helped me embrace my individuality, and inspired me to pursue excellence. As teachers, our goal is to instill these things in our students. At ELFI Studio, we also love seeing the world through a child’s eyes; it is a bit brighter and kinder.
ELFI Workshops
Spring 2026
Songwriting for Social Change with Gina Montalvo
Friday March 13 at 4:45-5:45pm and 6-7pm
Sunday March 22 at 3:30-4:30pm and 4:45-5:45pm
Collaborate with other ELFI students to create an original song and use music as your voice for community issues.
Performer's Workshop with ELFI Teachers
Sunday April 19 at 3-4pm, 4:15-5:15pm, and 5:30-6:45pm
Sunday May 3 at 3-4pm, 4:15-5:15pm, and 5:30-6:45pm
Come do a "dress rehearsal" for your recital piece, work with ELFI teachers, and build your confidence!
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My child was so proud of himself!
The instructors do a great job of communicating with families. the grand finale performance was great and my child was so proud of himself - elfi group class
I was comforted and encouraged.
As an adult I was so timid to start vocal lessons. The minute I met Emi Lee I was so comforted and encouraged. I am so thankful for what I learned from her. Overall, a great talented teacher. - private voice lessons
High quality instruction!
Delighted with our voice lessons with Emi. High quality instruction and a wonderful person to arrange and schedule with. The best! - private voice lessons
Such a great experience for our child.
Such a great experience for our child and many others we know. Highly recommend Emi's musical tutelage! - private voice lessons
My daughter had so much fun in the class!
my daughter adored miss emi and had so much fun in the class! - elfi group class
They were confident performers and had a blast!
miss emi taught the students about vocal techniques basics and introduced them to warm ups and performance etiquette. - elfi group class
Highly recommended!
we absolutely loved this activity and the opportunity it gave the kids to have a theatre experience! highly recommended! - elfi group class
She passed the audition with flying colors.
My 14-year-old daughter worked with Emi to develop her vocal skills and prepare for vocal auditions to a selective vocal program. Emi did an excellent job, and my daughter passed the audition with flying colors. Emi is a real professional and my daughter loves working with her. - private voice lessons
She makes learning the songs and dances fun.
Ms Mary-Helen was great! She makes learning the songs and dances fun. this program is a godsend. my daughter has been doing it since 1st grade and she absolutely loves it! - Elfi group class
She loved her teacehers and her experience.
my daughter looked forward to broadway journey every week! she loved her teachers and her experience! - ELFi group class
Student Performances
ELFI Pop Recital (9th-12th Grade Vocalists)
Sunday April 26th
1-2pm at Robert's Westside
ELFI Spring Recitals
Thursday May 14, 2026
5-5:45pm, 6-6:45pm, 7-7:45pm
Saturday May 16, 2026
1-1:45pm, 2-2:45pm, 3-3:45pm, 4-4:56pm
Oak Park Public Library - Veteran's Room
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