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Resources & Guides

Adult Music Lessons: Faculty Tips for Practice, Performance, and Growth

Music Institute Faculty share tips for effective practice, performing with confidence, and continuing to grow as an adult musician.

Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Carol Liner

Since the MIC Chorale started 40 years ago, Carol Liner has been there for all of it. She joined in 1986, and she is the only member still singing in the group who has been part of it since that very first year.

Stradivari Society Welcomes MIC Alumnus Clark Snavely, Joining Distinguished MIC Alumni

The Stradivari Society recently welcomed MIC Academy alumnus Clark Snavely. He is the recipient of a violin by Francesco Gobetti, Venice, 1714, 'Van Dyl' on generous loan through The Stradivari Society of Chicago.

News

Lyric Opera of Chicago's: "Earth to Kenzie" comes to Nichols Concert Hall

Free family event Saturday, October 24, 2026

Saturday, October 24 at 3 PM. MIC and Lyric Opera of Chicago partnership brings "Earth to Kenzie," an opera for kids, to Nichols Concert Hall for a special free family event.

Celebrating Our Faculty and Staff Anniversaries!

2026-2027

We’re thrilled celebrate the milestone anniversaries of our incredible faculty and staff whose dedication has made a lasting difference for our students and our community!

Resources & Guides

Finding Your Path in Music: Faculty Tips for Exploring What Comes Next

Music can take you in many directions, and you don’t always know where it will lead. Trying something new or following an interest can open the door to new skills, experiences, and ways of making music. We asked MIC faculty to share their advice for exploring what comes next.