News, Events, Awards & Achievements

The Music Institute of Chicago is thrilled to share four important appointments that will strengthen our leadership team and expand our capacity to support our faculty, serve our students and families, grow enrollment, and advance our mission. Please join us in welcoming Louis, Sarah, Anthony, and Justin to their new roles.

The Stradivari Society recently welcomed 21-year-old violinist and MIC Academy alumnus Sameer Agrawal. He is the recipient of a violin by Hieronymus Amati II, Cremona c. 1686, the newest addition to The Stradivari Society Collection, on generous loan through The Stradivari Society of Chicago.

Meet Duo Dunamis! A piano duo formed in our chamber music program featuring students of Dr. Soo Young Lee: David Goetz and Ryan Hu.

This fall, Music Institute of Chicago will become the exclusive regional provider of RCM Smart Start, a research-informed early childhood program. Meet the teachers who will bring the program to life and help young children build a joyful foundation for lifelong engagement with music!

Whether you have a child who is starting music lessons for the first time or returning for another year, it's common for parents to have questions about setting their child up for a successful and rewarding year of learning. We asked MIC faculty to share their advice on the routines and habits that help children thrive, how parents can support their child’s musical growth at home, and how their role evolves as their child grows as a musician.

Music theory benefits every music student, not just advanced musicians or those pursuing music professionally. This guide explores what music theory is, why it's important, and how it helps students better understand the music they're learning.