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Faculty Spotlight

How to Relieve Tension and Pain While Playing Your Instrument

Insights from AmSAT-certified Alexander Technique teacher Amanda Blair MacDonald 

Experiencing pain or tension while playing your instrument? Learn more about how you can reduce strain, prevent injury, and play more comfortably with the Alexander Technique.
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Alexander Technique Classes at MIC!

Learn to move more comfortably, relieve tension and pain, improve posture, avoid injury, and ease anxiety.
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Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Edie Park

From Suzuki lessons to the Academy: Meet this month's student spotlight, Edie Park!
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Chicago Duo Piano Festival Celebrates 37 Years

July13-20, 2025

Friday, July 18 at 7 pm: Join the critically acclaimed Duo Turgeon for a sparkling duo piano program including works by Brahms, Dvorák, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff and “Winter at Gros Cap” by Anne Louise-Turgeon.
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Academy Summer Highlights 2025

Even in the summer, Academy students stay dedicated to their craft. They’re making the most of the season attending...
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Music Institute Appoints Shalisa Kline Ugaz As New President & CEO

The Music Institute of Chicago announces Shalisa Kline Ugaz as its next President and CEO, effective July 7, 2025.
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Music Institute Last Day of Spring Semester 2026

Last day of Spring Semester

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Music Institute Last day of spring semester 2026

Spring Semester Make-up week (if applicable)

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Music Institute Summer Session begins

Summer Session Begins

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Music Institute Fall Re-registration begins for sch year 2026-2027

Fall Re-Registration begins

For current MIC students to re-register

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Music Institute observes Juneteenth

Juneteenth Observed

No private lessons, classes or ensembles

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Music Institute observes Independence Day- July 4, 2026

Independence Day (no private lessons, classes or ensembles)

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Priority Re-registration deadline for 2025-2026

Priority Re-registration deadline for school year 2026-2027

Registration fees waived

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Last Day of MIC Summer 2026 group classes

Last Day of summer Session group classes (Summer 2026)

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Music Institute Winter Recess

Winter Recess

Monday, December 22, 2025- Sunday, January 4, 2026

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