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Resources & Guides

How to Start Playing an Instrument Again as an Adult

Ready to reconnect with music? In this guide, we’ll look at what it takes to start playing an instrument again after years away, how to make it sustainable, and why it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself.
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News

New! Group classes for beginners, grades 6-8

New group classes for beginning piano, voice, and guitar for students grades 6-8 at MIC's Evanston Campus.
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Alumni Spotlight

Academy Alumnus Jan Vargas Nedvetsky Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar

The Music Institute of Chicago is proud to share that Academy alumnus Jan Vargas Nedvetsky of Wilmette, Illinois has been named a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar!
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News

Music Institute Announces 2025–26 Nichols Concert Hall Concerts

Orchestral and Chamber Concerts, Holiday Favorites, Family Programming, and More!

The Music Institute of Chicago announces concerts taking place during the 2025–26 season at beautiful and historic Nichols Concert Hall!
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Celebrating our Faculty and Staff 2025-2026: Milestone Anniversaries!

As the school year begins, we proudly celebrate the milestone anniversaries of our faculty and staff!
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Resources & Guides

How to Choose the Best Instrument for Your Child

From readiness to the right fit, here’s how to choose your child’s first instrument.
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Music Institute Spring Semester Begins

Spring Semester Private Instruction begins (17 weeks)

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Nichols Concert Hall presents: Ballake Sissoko and Derek Gripper
Resident Ensembles

Ballake Sissoko & Derek Gripper

presented by worldclassmusic.live

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Nichols Concert Hall presents: Ballake Sissoko and Derek Gripper
Resident Ensembles

Ballake Sissoko & Derek Gripper

presented by worldclassmusic.live

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Alvin Chow and Angela Cheng
Master Class/Workshop

Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow Piano Master Class

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Apollo's Fire Concert at Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
Resident Ensembles

Apollo's Fire presents: Winter Sparks from Bach & Vivaldi

  

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Music Institute's Academy Chamber Music concert
Student/Faculty Performance

Academy Chamber Music Concert

Award-winning ensembles in performance

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Music Institute Academy Orchestra 2025-2026 in concert
Student/Faculty Performance

Academy Orchestra Concert

2025 - 2026 Orchestra 
 

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MIC Chicago Duo Piano Festival: Mini-fest
Master Class/Workshop

Chicago Duo Piano Festival: Winter Mini-Fest 2026

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