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Resources & Guides

How Music Classes for Kids Support Early Learning

If you're exploring options to enhance your child’s early development, music classes are one of the few activities that target cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development—all at once. Discover how early childhood music education lays the foundation for lifelong learning!

Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Sasha Varchenko

Meet violinist Sasha Varchenko, this month's Academy Student Spotlight!

Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Leo Zupko

Meet violinist Leo Zupko, this month's Community Music School Student Spotlight!

Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Lily Sullivan

"The music I get to play is too good not to continue. I also feel as if this is what I have to do. " Lily Sullivan, 17...

Competition & Award Winners Announcement

Academy and Community Music School on the Road to Fischoff 2025!

The Music Institute of Chicago is proudly sending off groups from the Academy and the Community Music School to the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Quarterfinals!

Alumni Spotlight