A Lifelong Engagement With Music
Well-designed programs and high-quality teaching at the Music Institute of Chicago help every student to acquire the creative, social, cultural, and brain-building benefits of playing an instrument.
Founded in 1931, the Music Institute of Chicago is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit community music school that leads people toward a lifelong engagement with music. We provide widely accessible resources for high-quality music teaching, performing, and service activities—harnessing the power of music to educate, inspire, and bring comfort to the communities we serve.
