Hosting The Language and Music School Est. 1994
Meet The Team
Maria Emilia Fermi and Brando Fermi Crawford
Owners, Co-Founders, and Directors
Maria Emilia established The Language and Music School in August of 1994 in Oak Park, IL. She is the author of the LMS Method. She is a member of SAG/AFTRA. Maria Emilia is trained in Spanish Immersion and Primary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Education with 33 years of Experience. Professor of Piano and Pedagogy.
Brando was represented by Shirley Hamilton Inc. in Chicago, IL and performed in a variety of plays and films, most notably the U.S. Premiere of Martyr by Marius Von Mayenburg in the title role. "Brando Crawford is an excellent actor" -Jacob Davis, Chicago Critic
Brando is trained in International Montessori by Associazione Montessori Internazionale
Maria Emilia established The Language and Music School in August of 1994 in Oak Park, IL. She is the author of the LMS Method. She is a member of SAG/AFTRA. Maria Emilia is trained in Spanish Immersion and Primary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Education with 33 years of Experience. Professor of Piano and Pedagogy.
Brando was represented by Shirley Hamilton Inc. in Chicago, IL and performed in a variety of plays and films, most notably the U.S. Premiere of Martyr by Marius Von Mayenburg in the title role. "Brando Crawford is an excellent actor" -Jacob Davis, Chicago Critic
Brando is trained in International Montessori by Associazione Montessori Internazionale
Xxavier
Guitar, Voice, Piano, Drums, Ukulele
Theatre, Acting and audition prep. (Is represented by DDO Artists Agency)
Drawing/Painting
Martial Arts (3rd Degree Black Belt).
Theatre, Acting and audition prep. (Is represented by DDO Artists Agency)
Drawing/Painting
Martial Arts (3rd Degree Black Belt).
Kat
Voice, Piano, Mandolin, Ukulele, Accordion.
Musical Theater, Dance, Improv.
Elementary Academic Tutoring, Musical Math
Musical Theater, Dance, Improv.
Elementary Academic Tutoring, Musical Math
Phil
Academic Tutoring, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, and General Music Study
Phil owned a successful music school in Ohio.
Phil owned a successful music school in Ohio.
Johnny
Resident Sound Engineer for Recording Studio
Bass (standup and electric), Piano, Guitar, Drums.
Trombone, Trumpet, Cornet, Tuba, Euphonium,
Music Theory, Arranging, and Rock or Punk Band Creation and Directing.
Bass (standup and electric), Piano, Guitar, Drums.
Trombone, Trumpet, Cornet, Tuba, Euphonium,
Music Theory, Arranging, and Rock or Punk Band Creation and Directing.
Tye
Voice, Piano, Guitar, and Bass
Raul
Guitar, Bass, Piano, Harmonica, Spanish, Graphic Design and Comic Book Art
Anthony
Guitar, Upright Bass, Piano, Drums, Violin, Cello, Music Composition, History
Carlton
Cello, Violin, Viola, French Sound Production and Engineering
Steve
Bagpipes
Maria
Russian.
Piano.
Science (PhD in Chemistry), Mathematics.
Piano.
Science (PhD in Chemistry), Mathematics.
Amanda
Viola, Violin, Cello, Piano, French, Polish, and English as a Second Language (ESL)
Dagmara
Polish.
Piano, Harp, and Voice.
Piano, Harp, and Voice.
Andres
Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Mandolin, Bass Guitar, and Drums.
Spanish
Country of Origin: Columbia
Spanish
Country of Origin: Columbia
Sandra
Spanish
Country of Origin: Columbia
Country of Origin: Columbia
Susana
Spanish.
Music and Movement Class in Spanish for Parent and Tot.
Theater in Spanish
Music and Movement Class in Spanish for Parent and Tot.
Theater in Spanish
Diana
Spanish.
Country of Origin: Monterrey, Mexico
Country of Origin: Monterrey, Mexico
Gaetano
Italian
Clare
Japanese and English as a second language (ESL)
Sylvia
Korean, Japanese, Abacus, Asian Studies.
Ferdi
Indonesian.
Tennis (through D1 level training).
Tennis (through D1 level training).
Moira
Portuguese.
John
Chinese (Mandarin and Classical Chinese), Ancient Greek.
Philosophy (PhD), History, Literature.
Philosophy (PhD), History, Literature.
Etab
Arabic.
Art (Painting on Canvas and Recycled Art).
Originally from Syria.
Art (Painting on Canvas and Recycled Art).
Originally from Syria.
Zizo
Arabic.
Originally from Saudi Arabia.
Originally from Saudi Arabia.
Sumaiah
Arabic.
Originally from Saudi Arabia.
Originally from Saudi Arabia.
Rebecca
German and French.
Originally from Northern Germany.
Originally from Northern Germany.
Annelise
Swedish.
Jennifer
Elementary School Teacher
PhD in Research
PhD in Research
Alistair
International Mansion Driver
Lauren
Voice, Standup Bass, Piano, Music Theory
Judith
Hebrew
Christopher
Latin.
Pictured Soon: Zhen
Mandarin Chinese and Coding
Volunteer
Volunteer
Eunah
Korean and Beginner Piano
This Could Be You?
Apply by sending your CV to our email or phone number to become our next volunteer or instructor!
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