Our goal is to provide long-term access to the many gifts music offers in hopes that one day all Chicagoans will value the language of music.

To support our mission, join us May 4 for Gala 2018: For the Love of Music.

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Start your musical journey here!

Whether you are looking for a fun Early Childhood music class, outstanding instrument instruction, Classroom Music for your school, or Music Therapy for your diverse learner, ChiME has a program or service for you. ​Submit the form below to help us find the best fit.

"Music [therapy] gives her brain a unique opportunity to send signals to her limbs and start moving to the beat." -Joanna, parent

At ChiME, children and their parents can benefit from Music Therapy in three different settings: group music therapy, individual music therapy, and music therapy instrument lessons.

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Visit us for our annual Piano Fest!

​Sunday, April 29 at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM

​Our piano students can't wait to show off their hard work at their last performance of the school year! All recitals are free and open to the public.

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Arts activities help children's social and emotional development, review of research shows

​Music serves as a vehicle unlike any other for children to grow their intellectual capacity, develop social and emotional skills, and find their unique voice.

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"ChiME has been an agent of change in our school community." -Matthew Katz, School Director, Tamayo Elementary

We are proud to serve approximately 3,000 children this year through our music education programs in Chicago Public Schools and partner organizations.

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