The Music Institute of Chicago is a 501 (C)(3) Non-Profit Organization.
Your tuition & activity fee includes:

  • World-class instruction from our highly trained and experienced faculty
  • Student recitals, programs, and performance opportunities
  • Purchase and maintenance of more than 100 studio pianos and other stationary instruments
  • Continued opportunities for every student to perform in Nichols Concert Hall
  • Master class opportunities with guest artists and educators
  • Live streaming services for many student recitals at Nichols Concert Hall
  • Nichols Concert Hall free admission for multiple world-class events, including more than 40 MIC Resident Ensemble performances each year.

2026-2027 Fall & Spring Private Instruction

(17 weeks per semester) | Pricing per semester

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Traditional Private Instruction  - Under Age 7

Higher hourly rates apply to special-rate faculty.
+$100 annual activity fee per family.

Lesson Length Tuition
60 minute weekly $2,203.20
45 minute weekly $1717.00
30 minute weekly $1234.20

Suzuki Program

Includes weekly Suzuki group classes and monthly and annual Suzuki activities (in your primary instrument).

Lesson Length Tuition
60 minute weekly $2,468.40
45 minute weekly $1,982.20
30 minute weekly $1,499.40

Traditional COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION - AGES 7+

COMPREHENSIVE FEE INCLUDES PRIVATE INSTRUCTION +  MUSIC THEORY
Full year add on $360.40 ($180.20 per semester)

Higher hourly rates apply to special-rate faculty.
+$100 annual activity fee per family.

Lesson Length Tuition
60 minute weekly $2,383.40
45 minute weekly $1897.20
30 minute weekly $1414.40

Suzuki Program

Includes weekly Suzuki group classes and monthly and annual activities (in your primary instrument).

Lesson Length Tuition
60 minute weekly $2,648.40
45 minute weekly $2,162.40
30 minute weekly $1,679.60