Register Now for Spring Classes
January 8th, 2026
Spring Semester Begins: Monday, January 26, 2026
Start the new year out right. Whether you're learning an instrument for the first time, returning to music after a long hiatus, or continuing lessons, the Music Institute of Chicago has a wide variety of opportunities for all ages and levels designed to fit your schedule and interests.
Not sure where to start?
You can always speak with your local Campus Director, or request more information.
Private Music Lessons
You may begin private lessons at any time. Adults may take advantage of more flexible registration to sign up for lessons that fit your schedule and goals. Work with MIC's unparalleled faculty across convenient Chicagoland locations.
Spring Classes - Youth
Musikgarten
Play musically with your baby, develop a strong musical bond with your toddler, and lay foundational skills for musical literacy and listening through Musikgarten music and movement classes for babies-age 7.
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INTRODUCTION TO PIANO
(for beginners in grades 6-8 | 8 weeks)
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
(for beginners in grades 6-8 | 8 weeks)
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.
GUITAR & UKULELE
Make new friends, have fun, and build your musical chops with group guitar or ukulele classes at MIC! Get started by learning popular chord progressions and scales shapes across pop, folk, and rock genres, learn to improvise, and build invaluable songwriting and ear-training skills.
Jazz
Learn jazz standards, delve into jazz theory and history, and unlock your creativity by building your improvisational skills. Spring jazz combo and improvisation classes are available for all instruments and voice.
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Chamber Music
MIC's Chamber Music program is available for string, piano, woodwind, brass, harp, guitar, percussion, and voice students. Youth (age 8+) and adults at an intermediate or advanced level, with strong music-reading skills, are encouraged to audition. Students studying privately outside the Music Institute are welcome to participate in the MIC chamber music program.
How are Chamber Groups Assembled?
At MIC, chamber music groups are formed very carefully. Chamber music groups remain together for fall and spring semesters and are placed in ensemble configurations (i.e., duos, trios, quartets) based upon:
- Age, level, scheduling preferences, experience, and instrumentation
- Input and recommendations from teachers and parents
Chamber music workshop for adults
Want to participate in chamber music, but find the regular program doesn't work with your schedule?
Adults are invited to apply for a new flexible and performance-oriented chamber music program. Participants meet twice per semester for 2 hours of coaching with MIC chamber music faculty followed by a 1-hour performance class where each group performs.
Rehearsals between coaching sessions are arranged by ensemble members. Each semester concludes with a performance at Nichols Concert Hall.
Winnetka Workshops: 2-5 PM
Sunday, March 8 | Sunday, May 3
300 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Chamber Music Concert
Thursday, May 28 at 7 PM
Nichols Concert Hall | 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
Apply now or contact Chamber Music Director Daniel Baer for more information.
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Spring Classes-Adults
LISTENING TO MUSIC
Enjoy this special online survey class with Fred Simon exploring musical expression across jazz, classical, rock, R&B, blues, folk, Latin and more! Hear quintessential and influential recordings from each genre with guided discussion and come away with a better understanding and appreciation for music.
Adult Ensembles
MIC Concert Band
Led by Nick Collins, the MIC Concert Band is designed for adults of all ages. If you played an instrument earlier in life and are ready to take it up again, MIC can help you get back in shape quickly and recapture the excitement of playing music. If you have never played an instrument before, it's never too late to give it a try! Meet new people and enjoy making music in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere.
MIC Chorale
Celebrating more than 30 years, the MIC Chorale is a community chorus that provides an opportunity for adult singers with prior experience to study and perform the best in sacred and secular choral music.
Register for:
Spring-full (18 weeks)
Jan. 20, 27 | Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 | Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 | Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28 | May 5, 12, 19, 26
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Spring-partial (last 10 weeks)
Mar. 17, 24 | Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28 | May 5, 12, 19, 26
Baroque Trio Sonatas
Open to high school students and adults, this class explores the trio sonata, a primary form of chamber music in the Baroque era. It featured a three-voice texture, with two melody instruments over a basso continuo line. This class explores trio sonatas by many composers and is open to flute, recorder, oboe, violin, harpsichord, and cello players.