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.

We are extraordinarily grateful for the generosity of our donors and their belief in our work and mission.

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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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Join us for an All-School Recital!

Saturday, June 9 at 2:30 PM

Featuring all ages and instruments, our monthly recitals are the perfect opportunity for our students to show off their hard work! 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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