Achieve Things You Only Imagined...Your Journey Begins at MIC!
Whether your goal is learning to play an instrument, finding others who share your love of music, or performing at Carnegie Hall, the Music Institute of Chicago will meet you where you are and help you achieve things you only imagined.
As one of the nation’s largest and finest community music schools, the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) empowers music makers of every age and level by teaching skills to help them listen, express, and create for a lifetime.
The Music Institute of Chicago is Chicago's Music School
The Music Institute of Chicago is proud to provide the highest quality music instruction to thousands of students each year. MIC has an extensive array of programs across a network of conveniently located Chicagoland campuses.
While some students go on to win Grammy awards and perform in world-class orchestras, all MIC students gain a lifelong appreciation for music and an outlet for artistic expression. No matter your goal, we invite you to become part of a supportive music community that fosters confidence in students and families and inspires everyone to accomplish big things together.
Experienced, Dedicated Faculty
The breadth and depth of our faculty is unparalleled. Nearly 200 in number, Music Institute of Chicago teachers are experienced, dedicated educators and performers who hold degrees from the world’s finest music schools.
Student and Faculty Achievements
Faculty members advise and prepare interested students for regional, national and international competitions each year. For more information about local, regional and national competitions, please contact your private instructor.
What's Happening At MIC
Academic Calendar
Summer 2024
Thursday, July 4th
Independence Day (no private lessons, classes or ensembles)
Fall 2024
Tuesday, September 3rd
Fall Semester/Private Instruction Begins (17 weeks)
Monday, September 16th
Fall group classes & ensembles begin
All Campuses and Locations
Friday, November 15th
Musicianship Registration Deadline for 2024 - 2025
Tuesday, November 26th
Thanksgiving Recess
Tuesday, November 26 - Sunday, December 1, 2024
Monday, December 23rd
Winter Recess
Monday, December 23, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025
Monday, January 6th
Private instruction, group classes and ensembles resume
Fall semester 2024 resumes
Monday, January 13th
Make-up day for Monday group/ensembles, if applicable
Sunday, January 19th
Last day of Fall Semester
Monday, January 20th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no lessons, classes, ensembles)
Tuesday, January 21st
Fall Semester make-up week, if applicable
Tuesday, January 21 through Sunday, January 26, 2025
Not applicable for all programs.
Spring 2025
Monday, January 27th
Spring Semester/Private Instruction begins (17 weeks)
Spring Group classes and ensembles begin
Saturday, March 22nd
Spring Recess
Saturday, March 22 - Friday, March 28, 2025
Monday, May 26th
Memorial Day Observed
All Campuses and Locations
No private lessons, classes or ensembles
Monday, June 2nd
Last day of Spring Semester
Tuesday, June 3rd
Spring Semester Make-up week (if applicable)
Summer 2025
Tuesday, June 10th
Summer Session Begins
Friday, July 4th
Independence Day Observed
Tuesday, July 15th
Priority Re-Registration Deadline (registration fees waived)
Monday, July 28th
Last Day of Summer session group classes
Sunday, August 31st
Last day of Summer Session private instruction