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Your Music journey begins here.

Whether you are a beginner, a casual learner, or an aspiring professional musician, there is a place for you at the Music Institute of Chicago.

The nationally recognized Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) Community Music School offers private music lessons, group classes, small and large ensembles, and more to thousands of students of all ages and abilities each year at multiple locations in and around Chicago and online.

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How to get started with music lessons or classes:

  1. Please complete an inquiry form so we can learn more about your interests and where you'd like to take lessons or classes.
  2. Someone will be in touch to schedule a personalized placement meeting with a Campus Director.
  3. When you first meet with a Campus Director, we will answer your questions about MIC and provide information about our offerings and school policies. Most importantly, the interview allows us to learn about each student's personality, learning style, interests, and goals to find the best student-teacher match.

Inquire now and get started today!    Formulario de consulta del MIC

Our children have learned countless valuable skills, but the Music Institute has done much more than teach them these skills; it plays a central role in helping them become themselves - for their music is integral to who they are.

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MIC female youth violinist - lessons and classes