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Achieve Things You Only Imagined...Your Journey Begins at MIC!

Whether your goal is learning to play an instrument, finding others who share your love of music, or performing at Carnegie Hall, the Music Institute of Chicago will meet you where you are and help you achieve things you only imagined.

As one of the nation’s largest and finest community music schools, the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) empowers music makers of every age and level by teaching skills to help them listen, express, and create for a lifetime.

The Music Institute of Chicago is proud to provide the highest quality music instruction to thousands of students each year. MIC has an extensive array of programs across a network of conveniently located Chicagoland campuses.

While some students go on to win Grammy awards and perform in world-class orchestras, all MIC students gain a lifelong appreciation for music and an outlet for artistic expression. No matter your goal, we invite you to become part of a supportive music community that fosters confidence in students and families and inspires everyone to accomplish big things together.

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Experienced, Dedicated Faculty

The breadth and depth of our faculty is unparalleled. Nearly 200 in number, Music Institute of Chicago teachers are experienced, dedicated educators and performers who hold degrees from the world’s finest music schools.

Explore the MIC Faculty

Phyllis Adams

Harp Department Chair

Erica Anderson

Oboe Faculty, Department Head of Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion 

Dr. Matthew Hagle

Piano & Musicianship Faculty; Program Director, Musicianship
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Student and Faculty Achievements

Faculty members advise and prepare interested students for regional, national and international competitions each year.  For more information about local, regional and national competitions, please contact your private instructor.

Competition & Award Winners Announcement
The Music Institute's Academy Program's Pelios String Quartet , Calcifer String Quartet and Luminos Piano were named...
Competition & Award Winners Announcement
March 13, 2023 2023 Saint Paul String Quartet Competition (SPSQC) Congratulations to the Academy's The Pelios String...

What's Happening At MIC

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Friday, December 1, 2023

No events today.

Fall 2023

Tuesday, September 5th

Roots & Rock Session I classes begin (8 weeks)
Fall Semester/Private Instruction/Roots & Rock begins

Monday, September 18th

Fall group classes & ensembles begin

Tuesday, October 31st

Introduction to Suzuki classes begin (8 weeks)
Roots & Rock Session II classes begin (8 weeks)

Saturday, November 11th

Guitar/Harp Departmental Fall Recital

Wednesday, November 15th

Musicianship Registration Deadline for 2023-2024

Tuesday, November 21st

Thanksgiving Recess Begins

Saturday, December 23rd

Winter Recess Begins

Saturday, January 6th

Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume

Monday, January 15th

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no private lessons, classes, ensemble

Monday, January 22nd

Last day of Fall Semester
Make-up day for Monday groups/ensembles, if applicable