“ Hey, I new to the area, I'm into Classical Music and Opera. ”

“ I'm specifically interested in finding groups in the Oak Park area. Very often I am not in the city proper, and meeting local would be easier on my tight schedule. ”

“ lets talk about songwriting. ”

“ I am looking to attend business/social networking events with other fun,creative or prosperity-directed people,and I am especially interested in sharing uplifting experiences and ideas with other like-minded spiritual seekers. ”

“ : ) HI! I am a Chicago-based artist, Romi Lovel, and I'm looking forward to meeting new people...See You Soon! ”

“ I am a geek, witha above average IQ htat can walk amongst the mundane and pretend to fit in. I write scifi fantasy, and everything else. I do music, and graphic art and am always looking to learn something new ”

“ Music Professional ”

“ This set of predictions from our Science Futristics meeting might interest you: http://www.explain.com/future.htm Best regards --Robb Murray ”

“ Hey, my name is Taylor. I am a musician (piano, guitar, bass, percussion, violin) originally from New York. I hope to move to Chicago at the end of the year from Arkansas and am interested in meeting people who share my interests and hopefully can fi ”

“ I write instrumental music as a hobby. I've fallen in love with my music notation program, Sibelius and would like the opportunity to meet with like-minded composers to better understand the craft. ”

“ Movies are my junk food...love meeting other like minded movienuts discussing the obvious and obscure from real to reel!!!Look forward to meeting you. ”

“ I'm John, a lyricist poet who admires both the lyrics of Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and Ira Gershwin and Cole Porter. Not sure a fit here but seeking an additional colloborator or two as I have a few talented ones work with part time.. ”

“ a singer songwriter who works solo with acoustic guitar, piano harmonica and his voice. His songs range from ballads of the twists of life to rock tunes of high energy. MarkVee.com MusicTherapyGroup@Yahoo.com 312 208 1661 ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am seeking excellent vocalists in a variety of ranges to sing my original songs with or to sing my songs without me. ”

“ I am somewhat new to recording music but I am slowly working on a full album. I am heavy influenced by early industrial recording artists [Wax Traxx! Nettwerk, etc]. ”

“ Hi! :) ”

“ Hello everyone. I am a freelance graphic designer, illustrator and a web designer. I hope my participation will help musicians/artists in packaging/promoting their work. ”

“ Hi everyone. I am a graphic designer/web designer/computer technician, my passion is music. I would like to meet others who are also in music and the arts. ”

“ future student at depaul. in urbana for the summer. ”

“ I used to be able to manifest and bring into my life what I needed. I've lost some of that ability and need to get back on track and do so on a deeper level. ”

“ I am interested in good music; if it sounds good, it is good. I've written a lot of academic stuff, but you'll mostly hear me talking about writing "pop songs," which are clearly not pop music. Only connect. Visit my myspace to hear more clearly. ”

“ Hi! I just moved to Chicago from New York and am looking for new things to do and new people to meet. I love finding new venues for music and theatre, as well as new bars and clubs! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's always good to meet new people. ”

“ I moved to Chicago from 15 years ago to get my masters at the Art Institute. I am a sculptor and musicain and perform my music at various places in the city. I love Chicago. Lots to do. ”

“ Hey all! I'm 26, graduate of DePaul (MM Comp) and Central College in Iowa (BA Mus). In the past couple years my focus has turned from contemporary classical to psytrance (it's complicated), but I'm ready to get back into things. Can't wait to meet! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's long been an interest of mine ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a singer-songwriter musician social activist. ”

“ To accompany other instrumentalists and/or singers. ”

“ Looking to find someone to mesh with and expand musically. Guess you could say an eclectic group of Alternative (QOTSA, Incubus, JAY-Z, NIN, Prince, SOAD, RATM, Coldplay, John Mayer, Death from Above 1979, Jamoriquai...). Have some material written. ”

“ Love playing music with people - I sing, play guitar, trumpet, and even a bit of piano. Have written some songs lately too. Would enjoy getting a group together and/or collaborating on song writing. Like Contemp. Christian, Pop, Blues, etc. Jana ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I don't have anyone to talk "Opera" with. Most people just think my love for it is "quirky" :( ”

“ I am a music producer/ composer and cover a variety of genres. I play alot of instruments such as the piano/keyboard/ harmonium, tabla, dholak, dhol and also a pair of punjabi traditional flutes ”

“ I want these local Meetups because you can never have too much information about the music industry. ”

“ Keep the art of songwriting alive ”

“ Sharing fun riffs & tunes ... nice way to learn new ideas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to join a band ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i like music; i begun music at a early age; i will always be connected to music; i want to return musical opportunities to the next generation of musicians; i believed a group effort is needed to do such huge task; ”

“ I'm interested in meeting local composers to share and discuss each other's pieces, to discuss the creative process, to go to listen to music together, and possibly to work on new pieces together. ”

“ Looking for other musicians ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to know where ya'll perform, the process in which people create, I want to see and know more of the...othersss ”

“ I've been composing in many styles and for many venues for ten years. Interested in experimenting, trying new fusions, songwriting. I play piano, accordion, some recorder, drums. Looking for cameraderie, feedback, network, ensemble members. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's too easy to lose the play habit, if you aren't playing with others. ”

“ Would like to meet other White Sox fans to cheer on the club either locally or at the Cell. CHICAGO WHITE SOX NULLI SECUNDUS ”

“ I want local Musician Meetups because I myself am a musician. ”

“ I Produce Hip Hop & RnB with an Electonic twist. I grew up on Chemical Brothers & Crystal Method. Down to Network or start something just let me know whats good. J? JQuestionmarkH@hotmail.com ”

“ I want local Singers & Songwriters Meetups because I enjoying the inspiration of other creativity ”

“ I want local Musician Meetups because I am a producer, singer and booking agent. ”

“ Arranger and composer, choral and instrumental groups, piano, harp, tonal hardwood drum. Classical background, theatricals, church & school. ”

“ Hi all. I'm a hardcore New Yorker, Upper West Side for 28 years In Chicago 9 years If you can make it there you can make it anywhere so the song says and it's true !!! ”

“ I am a composer of concert music. I have also done my share of experimental rock and roll. Have lived in Chicago for 2 years and would like to find like-minded people to have passionate discussions of contemporary music. ”