Music House School of Performing Arts, founded in 1951, is a Chicago-based family-owned performing arts school. They specialize in offering music, dance, theatre, and visual art classes for all ages, from infants to adults. With a strong focus on making classes enjoyable and goal-oriented, they motivate students to practice and achieve success. They offer private lessons in various locations including Humboldt Park and West Ridge. The school also hosts performing arts camps and organizes special music, dance, and art birthday parties.

Founded in 1970, the Community School of the Arts at Wheaton College, located in Wheaton, Illinois, provides a vibrant Christian environment for learning and performing. Serving the Chicago suburbs, CSA offers comprehensive music and visual art programs for all ages, from infants to adults. With a variety of classes including violin, viola, piano, guitar, cello, harp, ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, and more, CSA inspires and nurtures students through their journey in the performing and visual arts.

FAME Center (Fortson Arts and Music Education), founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to providing equitable access to arts education. We offer a range of classes and lessons in music, art, creative writing, drama, and computer coding, alongside music and art therapy. The Center serves both children and adults, striving to foster creativity and nurture human growth through the arts. FAME Center is proud to be a Black-, women-owned venture, contributing to the enrichment of the South Loop community and beyond.

Apollo Music, founded in 2006 and located in Aurora, Illinois, is more than just a music educational facility. They are deeply committed to not only teaching students to play instruments and voice but also to understand the profound intellectual and soulful pleasures music can provide. Apollo Music is an influential social and educational experience for students and families in the surrounding areas.

Westmont Music Academy, founded in 2003, is a distinguished music school located in Westmont, Illinois. The academy offers high-quality private lessons in violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, singing, drum, and woodwind for students of all ages and skill levels. Guided by experienced and dedicated teachers, students learn in a fun, friendly, and encouraging environment. With a track record of excellence, Westmont Music Academy provides opportunities for performances, recitals, and special events, fostering a lifelong appreciation for music.

Music Makers of Western Springs, founded in 1981, is a full-service music school located in Western Springs, Illinois, serving the surrounding areas. The school offers a diverse range of programs including private lessons in all instruments, group lessons, and specialized classes such as Musical Theater and Rock Band. They have a dedicated team of well-educated, highly trained instructors who are active in performing, composing, and teaching. Music Makers caters to all ages and ability levels, offering a challenging but comfortable learning environment to inspire, support, and encourage young minds.

Logos School of Music, located in Niles, Illinois, aims to nurture and elevate musicians, emphasizing the glorification of God, service to their churches and communities, and fostering aspirations for a professional music career. This school is committed to the holistic development of its students, providing them with a platform to use their talents effectively and fulfill their dreams.

Founded in 1994 by Maria Emilia Fermi-Crawford, The Language & Music School, located in Oak Park, Illinois, has grown from 60 students and 5 instructors to hundreds of students with a faculty of 25. The school offers private music and language lessons to students of all ages, from 4 months to adults. It also provides a Spanish Immersion Primary Education for students aged 2-11. The school is renowned for its unique atmosphere, where up to 10 languages are spoken and dozens of instruments are taught each day.

Wee Heart Music, Inc., founded in 2015, is a highly regarded music education organization based in Wheaton, Illinois, and extending to surrounding areas. They specialize in offering Music Together classes for children aged 0-5 years, alongside their parents or caregivers. The classes emphasize a fun, family-oriented, non-formal approach to music and movement, fostering a love for music right from a young age.