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New! Group classes for beginners, grades 6-8

New Beginner Group Classes

Beginning in October at our Evanston campus, the Music Institute of Chicago is pleased to offer new group classes for students grades 6-8 who would like to begin piano, voice, or guitar. 

New! Group classes for beginners, grades 6-8

Introduction to Piano

MIC piano student

With Devvora Papatheodorou Schreier
Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm | Evanston Campus
2025 Fall class dates (8 weeks):  
Oct. 20, 27  | Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24  |  Dec. 1, 8

With Tamila Salimdjanova
Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm | Evanston Campus
2025 Fall class dates (8 weeks):
Oct. 24, 31 | Nov. 7, 14, 21 | Dec. 5, 12, 19

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. 

Register Now  

Introduction to Guitar

MIC guitar student

With Dave Onderdonk
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm  |  Evanston Campus
2025 Fall classes (8 weeks):
Oct. 20, 27  |  Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24  | Dec. 1, 8
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.

Register Now

Introduction to VOICE

Voice Student at MIC

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.

Questions? 

Please contact Evanston Campus Director: Patrick O'Malley


 

Michael Scott

Mandolin, Guitar, Electric Bass Faculty

David Onderdonk

Guitar and Ukulele Faculty

Devvora Papatheodorou Schreier

Piano Faculty

Dr. Tamila Salimdjanova

Piano Faculty

Lucia Muniagurria

Voice Faculty Member