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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.

Meet Celia Margaret Fillier Steele, piano student of Elaine Felder and this month's student spotlight!

Community outreach is an important part of the Academy experience. Each year, Academy students share their music far...

Beginning fall 2026, the Music Institute of Chicago will continue expanding its comprehensive music education offerings by introducing The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Smart Start™ program!

A well-rounded music education combines individual instruction with opportunities to perform, collaborate, study music theory, and make music with others, helping students build confidence, strengthen musical understanding, and develop skills that last well beyond the practice room. We asked Music Institute of Chicago faculty why comprehensive music education matters and what they see in students who participate in multiple musical experiences.