Try something new at the Music Institute of Chicago!
The Music Institute of Chicago emphasizes not only personal musical development, but also the joy of belonging to a musical community. Group classes are available for students a few months old (Musikgarten) to youth and adults.
New! Group classes for beginners, grades 6-8
Introduction to Piano
With Devvora Papatheodorou Schreier
Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm | Evanston Campus
2025 Fall class dates (8 weeks):
Oct. 27 | Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 | Dec. 1, 8, 15
Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano?
This 8-week class for beginners is an ideal way to get started. Our expert piano teacher will guide you in how to read basic music notation, how to play the instrument, and how to make the most beautiful sounds. Develop your finger coordination as you start to express your creativity through playing the piano.
Introduction to Guitar
With Dave Onderdonk
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm | Evanston Campus
2025 Fall classes (8 weeks):
Oct. 27 | Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 | Dec. 1, 8, 15
Bring your own guitar!
With Michael Scott
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm | Evanston Campus
2025 Fall class (8 weeks):
Oct. 23, 30 | Nov. 6, 13, 20 | Dec. 4, 11, 18
Bring your own guitar!
Have you always wanted to learn to play the guitar?
This 8-week class for beginners is an ideal way to get started. Our expert guitar teacher will guide you in how to read basic music notation for guitar, how to play the most important chords, and how to make beautiful sounds. Develop your coordination as you start to express your creativity through music.
Introduction to VOICE
With Lucia Muniagurria
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm | Evanston Campus
2025 Fall classes (8 weeks):
Oct. 27 | Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 | Dec. 1, 8, 15
Have you always wanted to learn to sing?
This 8-week class for beginners is an ideal way to get started. Our expert voice teacher will guide you in how to sing beautifully while taking good care of your voice. Develop your listening and communication skills as you start to express your creativity through singing.