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We believe music is for everyone.

No matter your musical interests or goals, MIC will meet you where you are and take you where you want to go. Founded in 1931, the Music Institute of Chicago is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit community music school that connects people to music through high-quality teaching, exceptional performances, and important service initiatives that educate, inspire, and build strong, healthy communities.

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Community Music School

Through an extensive array of programs across a neighborhood network of conveniently located campuses, the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) provides the highest quality music instruction to thousands of students each year.
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The Academy

The gold standard for training string players and pianists, the MIC Academy is a nationally recognized center for highly gifted pre-college musicians. The Academy provides a comprehensive musical education for students who aspire to be professional musicians.
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Nichols Concert Hall

Each year approximately 15,000 people attend world-class concerts, master classes and workshops, student recitals, special events and more at this architecturally stunning and acoustically magnificent 550-seat performance destination.
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MIC In the Community

MIC's community engagement initiatives traverse socio-economic and geographic barriers to provide equitable access to music education and musical performances. Through a comprehensive and flexible array of programming, the Music Institute reaches people of all ages and backgrounds and builds meaningful musical connections and paths to lifelong learning as a trusted community resource.

Music Institute of Chicago in the Community
MIC Academy 2023 Fischoff Competition Silver medalists

The Pelios String Quartet

There's always something happening at MIC!

Whether it’s staying attuned to the latest student and faculty news, enjoying music from our concert archive, or hearing some of the amazing stories about the people who are the heart and soul of the Music Institute of Chicago, you won’t want to miss a beat!

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Latest MIC News

October 26 (Lake Bluff) and 27 (Evanston). Join us for fun and friendly fall open houses. Try out the instruments at our interactive instrument petting zoo, get your questions answered by faculty and staff, and begin your musical journey with MIC!
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Lessons, classes and ensembles for all ages.

Fall registration is open! Find your place at MIC with music lessons, classes, and ensembles for students at every age and level. From early childhood to adult studies, we provide programs that meet you where you are and take you where you want to go. Get started today!
Competition & Award Winners Announcement
Please join us in congratulating violinist Julian Rhee, an Academy Alumnus and former student of Almita Vamos, on receiving the prestigious 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant!

What’s Happening at MIC

Evanston Campus Recital

MIC Pianist Matthew Hagle "Phantoms of Countless Lost"

Musicianship Registration Deadline for 2024 - 2025

Academy Orchestra Concert

Suzuki Sunday