Instructors

Anna Nogaj, the founder and Artistic Director of the Piano Preparatory School, has been at Bradley University for 24 years. She was educated in her native Poland and taught students for 25 years in Europe. Mrs. Nogaj studied the Suzuki method of piano instruction at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Many of her students have won local, regional, and state competitions. Her warmth and enthusiasm for music inspires her students to do their best.

Mandi Dyke graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a degree in Music Education. She studied piano with Susan Brandor and piano pedagogy with Carole Thibodeaux. Mrs. Dyke has been teaching piano privately for over 20 years. Several of her students have placed first in local piano competitions. Her dedication to music education and to children is demonstrated through her 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and 6 years as an elementary school music instructor.