
Our Team
At OPSA, every student is part of a collaborative teaching community. While students have a primary teacher, they also learn from other members of our faculty through group classes, summer lessons, performance preparation, auditions, and special opportunities throughout the year. Our teachers share ideas, support one another, and have a hand in developing every student—because we believe students benefit from learning from a whole team of dedicated educators.

Meg Lanfear
Founder & Director
Meg's teaching is shaped by a deep belief that exceptional musical training can help children develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music. Meg brings more than two decades of experience as a performer and educator to her work with students, families, and teachers.
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Elizabeth Huffman
Assistant Director
Assistant Director; OPSA faculty since 2012; Assistant Concertmaster, Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Angela Thompson
Director of Admissions & Enrollment
Violin teacher and Director of Admissions & Enrollment; 16 years of teaching; Distinguished Young Teacher Award.
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Melissa Proulx
Operations Manager
Operations Manager; violinist for 30 years; plays with the Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest.
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