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Join MIC for summer camps, classes, and more!

The Music Institute of Chicago announces the summer 2025 schedule of camps, classes, and private lessons. With something for every age and level, you'll want to involve yourself, your children, and the entire family in playing and enjoying music with MIC this summer!

Student & Alumni Stories

Student Spotlight: Lavie Huang

Meet cellist Lavie Huang, student of Avi Friedlander and this month's Community Music School student spotlight!

Resources & Guides

How to Relieve Tension and Pain While Playing Your Instrument

Experiencing pain or tension while playing your instrument? This blog offers practical tips to reduce strain, prevent injury, and play more comfortably—with the Alexander Technique as a valuable long-term tool for healthier playing.

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Alexander Technique Classes at MIC!

Learn to move more comfortably, relieve tension and pain, improve posture, avoid injury, and ease anxiety.

Student & Alumni Stories

Academy Student Spotlight: Edie Park

From Suzuki lessons to the Academy: Meet this month's student spotlight, Edie Park!

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Chicago Duo Piano Festival Celebrates 37 Years

July13-20, 2025

Friday, July 18 at 7 pm: Join the critically acclaimed Duo Turgeon for a sparkling duo piano program including works by Brahms, Dvorák, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff and “Winter at Gros Cap” by Anne Louise-Turgeon.