Discover a new passion with Merit School of Music! Watch your child learn and grow through music classes and lessons taught by Merit's passionate and experienced teachers.

The renowned music school's line-up includes group classes, private lessons, and Early Childhood programming—with options for all ages, instruments, and experience levels. Your child will study with some of the best music educators in the region while having fun and making new friends.

Why Parents Choose Merit

• A reputation for excellence since 1979
• Some of the best music teachers in Chicago
• A diverse and welcoming community​
• Convenient locations in West Loop, Old Town, and South Shore

Group Classes & Private Lessons

Merit offers group music classes and private lessons for beginners through advanced students, including opportunities to perform with an ensemble. Choose from a wide range of instruments including:

• Guitar
• Piano
• Voice
• Violin
• Trumpet
• Percussion
• And more!

Small class sizes and individual support from the music school's expert teaching artists create a personalized music education experience, ensuring the right mix of rigor and fun for each student. Teachers foster a safe, developmentally rich, and fun environment for students to learn and grow together.

Early Childhood Classes for Babies & Toddlers

Merit's Early Childhood classes for babies, toddlers, and children aged 0 - 8 are designed to nurture a love of music from a young age and support the development of social-emotional and fine motor skills. Their Early Childhood specialists incorporate song, chant, movement exercises, and instrument play to develop a child’s imagination, musical awareness, and expressiveness. Your child will have a blast learning essential musical building blocks and taking their first steps on a lifetime journey of musical appreciation.

Their diverse range of classes include:

• Mixed-age and age-specific classes
• Bilingual Spanish/English classes
• Ukulele classes
• Convenient weekday and weekend options

Plus, they offer a FREE trial class for new Early Childhood families! Visit their website to learn more and schedule your free trial.