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Faculty Spotlight

Cultivating Curiosity Through Musical Exploration

Insights from Hana Marek, MIC Lake Forest Campus Director

There's a lot a musician can gain from stepping outside what they already know. We spoke with Lake Forest campus director Hana Marek about what it looks like to cultivate curiosity through music, why exploring across cultures matters, and how those habits can shape both better musicians and more thoughtful citizens.

Alumni Spotlight

Academy Spotlight: Ari Barack Fisher

Q&A with Academy Coordinator & Orchestra Manager Ari Barack Fisher

Meet Ari Barack Fisher: composer, violinist, and Academy Coordinator and Orchestra Manager at the Music Institute of Chicago. He started his own violin studies at MIC in 1996, and today he is back in the community supporting the next generation of students.

News

Join MIC for summer camps, classes, and more!

MIC has ways for everyone to make music this summer. Browse lessons, classes and camps for every age and level and register now to join us!

Resources & Guides

5 Benefits of Music Lessons That Show Up in Everyday Life

We look at five areas where music lessons for kids can support development beyond the instrument and what that can look like day to day.

Resources & Guides

Overcoming Practice Ruts: Tips for Music Students from MIC Faculty

Music Institute of Chicago faculty share practical practice strategies to help students overcome obstacles, stay motivated, and continue progressing musically.

Student & Alumni Stories