News, Events, Awards & Achievements

We spoke with Lucia Muniagurria, voice faculty at the Music Institute of Chicago, to explore how voice lessons help singers develop strong skills, protect their voice, and expand artistic opportunities.

Meet Academy Pianist Noah Kim, this month's Academy Student Spotlight!

Meet Emmanuelle and Eliana Kamau, two sisters in our Suzuki program and violin students of Rachelle Puccini!

Registration deadline for violin, viola, piano, and flute: January 10, 2026. Explore new ideas, refresh your practice routine, receive constructive feedback, make new musical friendships, enjoy Suzuki parent support, and have fun!

From the way sound activates the brain to the mood boost that comes from sharing music with others, science shows why music works and how you can incorporate it into your winter routine.

We are pleased to share the 2025 Impact Report for the Music Institute of Chicago. Each year, our faculty, staff, and trustees strive to fulfill our mission to lead people toward a lifelong engagement with music. Within you will find numbers on enrollment, programs, and finances. You will also find evidence of the value of a lifelong engagement with music through stories of our faculty, students, and alumni. Music the MIC way can transform the lives of students and their families, regardless of who they are and where they live. Thank you for being part of the MIC Community.