Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Performing Arts School in Chicago
Music House is a family-owned performing arts school serving Chicago families since 1951. With two locations in West Rogers Park and Humboldt Park, we provide inclusive music, dance, and theater education for students of all ages and skill levels. Our team of 100+ professional teaching artists delivers personalized instruction through private lessons, group classes, and school partnerships across Chicago.We prioritize accessibility through flexible scheduling, financial aid options, and community performances that showcase student progress. Our commitment to quality arts education has made us a trusted institution for generations of Chicago families.
Services
Private Music Lessons
Dance Classes
Musical Theater
Summer Camps
School Partnerships
Rock Band Classes
Foreign Language Instruction
Performance Recitals
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1951 with deep Chicago roots
- 100+ professional teaching artists with advanced degrees
- Serving 1,000+ students annually through school partnerships
- Inclusive programs for all skill levels and backgrounds
- Regular performance opportunities for student development
What people say
Patient instructors
Inclusive environment
Confidence building
Creative growth
Community focused
Services
Private Music Lessons
Personalized music instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Students choose from piano, violin, guitar, drums, and other instruments with expert teachers. Weekly lessons focus on technical development, musical expression, and repertoire building.
Dance Classes
Comprehensive dance education covering ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary styles. Classes emphasize proper technique, creative expression, and performance preparation for students of all experience levels in a supportive environment.
Musical Theater
Integrated training in singing, acting, and dancing for stage productions. Students develop performance skills through ensemble work, character development, and preparation for recitals and community theater productions.
Summer Camps
Immersive summer experiences combining music, dance, and theater activities. Camps feature daily workshops, collaborative projects, and final performances that build artistic skills and social confidence in a fun environment.
School Partnerships
Arts and language programs delivered directly at Chicago schools. We provide before-school, after-school, and in-school residencies with qualified instructors, making quality arts education accessible to diverse student populations.
People
Hedy Goldsmith
Piano Teacher
Award-winning piano instructor with 15+ years of experience nurturing young musicians. Specializes in creating engaging lesson plans that balance technical skill development with musical creativity for students of all ages.
Alexa Martinez
Dance Instructor
Professional dancer and choreographer teaching jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. Focuses on building confidence through movement while maintaining proper technique and injury prevention for developing dancers.
David Thompson
Music Educator
Multi-instrumentalist with expertise in guitar, bass, and songwriting. Creates customized lesson plans that help students explore various musical styles while developing fundamental music theory knowledge.
Micah Johnson
Drum Instructor
Experienced percussion teacher specializing in rock and jazz drumming. Helps students develop rhythm, coordination, and improvisation skills while maintaining an encouraging environment for musical growth.
Wendy Chen
Musical Theater Director
Theater professional with Broadway touring experience. Guides students through vocal technique, character development, and audition preparation while fostering collaborative ensemble performances.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We offer programs for infants through adults, including specialized classes for different developmental stages.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide free trial classes to help students find the right program fit.
Are performances mandatory?
Performances are optional but encouraged to help students build confidence and showcase progress.
What instruments can I learn?
We offer instruction in piano, violin, guitar, drums, saxophone, trumpet, flute, voice, and more.
Do you partner with Chicago schools?
Yes, we partner with over 30 Chicago schools providing arts and language programs during and after school hours.
