Study with professinals that all have their degree in music performance or education. all of our teachers are also members with many differenct bands and orchestras through out the chicago land area. These individuals will provide you or your child with the best musical training McHenry county has to offer. Here at The Instrument Barn We love seeing our students grow musically.

At the JESM, we offer a top-tier music education, allowing you to play the music you love while learning proper fundamentals. All of our teachers are highly qualified with their degrees in music. At the JESM, we enjoy impacting students' lives and impacting our community. We enjoy helping our students reach their potential and become the best musicians they can be. In addition, we were listed as a 2018 Best of Wheaton Nominee!

Midwest Conservatory of Music, based in Schaumburg, Illinois, provides a comprehensive instrumental music curriculum tailored to all ages and skill levels. Their programs include private and group lessons in piano, guitar, stringed instruments, and wind instruments, as well as music theory and composition. They also host the Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra, a string orchestra program with biannual concerts featuring professional musicians. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, Midwest Conservatory of Music offers a music-rich educational environment to nurture your musical talents.

Bloomingdale School of Music, based in Bloomingdale, Illinois and its surrounding areas, is your go-to destination for music lessons. Catering to all ages and skill levels, the school focuses on providing rich, engaging, and comprehensive music education. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, Bloomingdale School of Music is committed to helping you reach your musical potential.

Founded in 2005, Encore Music Academy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. EMA is dedicated to cultivating the innate musical abilities within each individual in a welcoming, nurturing environment. They offer a variety of programs including their flagship Encore Youth Choir for students aged 7-18, private instruction, early childhood music classes, chamber ensembles, summer musicals, summer camps, and outreach programming. They recently welcomed two established music organizations, McHenry County Youth Orchestra and Voices in Harmony, to their family.

Musical Owl, located in Hampshire, Illinois, and nearby areas, is a music education studio with a cozy small-town "mom and pop" vibe. They have highly experienced, certified music instructors offering individual and group lessons for a wide range of instruments, including violin, piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and more. Not only do they provide expert instruction, but they also give their students the chance to perform in recitals, showcases, master classes, and special events.