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A Chicago Music School for everyone!

No matter your musical interests or goals, MIC is a music school that 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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Discover how MIC has been enriching lives since 1931.

Through exceptional music education, inspiring performances, and community initiatives, MIC is committed to making music accessible to all. Join us in celebrating the power of music to educate, inspire, and strengthen communities.

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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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The Music Institute of Chicago announces the summer 2025 schedule of camps, classes, and private lessons. With something for every age and level, you'll want to involve yourself, your children, and the entire family in playing and enjoying music with MIC this summer!
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Meet the Amarela Trio, the youngest chamber music group in the MIC's Academy program this year.

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