Collin Clauson started playing piano at an early age and later learned how to play the clarinet, saxophone and guitar. Collin is an in-demand piano player who regularly works both in the Chicago area and all over the country. Collin has previously performed on The Smooth Jazz Cruise and is a member of the experimental rock group Monobody, a five-piece band blending their different influences into a unique sound. Collin began teaching piano and guitar privately at 16 and continues to teach with an emphasis on the fundamentals of music through music theory, learning songs, transcribing and rhythm exercises. Collin continues to write his own music on piano, guitar, and many other instruments, and is continually building his solo work.