As a trusted partner in the Chicago Community since 1951, we are dedicated to providing exceptional arts education programs that nurture creativity, instill a love of the arts, and foster personal growth.  We believe that an arts education is integral to a person's development, and that anyone can become an artist - with the right teacher. We collaborate with families and caregivers to ensure students are cared for and nurtured every step of the way, and we pride ourselves on providing performances at the end of each school year to demonstrate everything your students’ have learned.  Our At-School curriculum provides the support necessary to create a well-rounded artist focused on technique, progress and goals, fun, and friendship.  We hope you’ll be a part of our community!

Our teachers are carefully selected based on their experience, passion for the arts, love of working with children, and desire to learn and continue to improve as teachers. Each teacher is trained with several weeks of Classroom Management Training, Pedagogy in their discipline, and continues to receive Professional Development throughout the school year to continue to refine their skills and fill their “teacher toolbox”. Some of our teachers have received advanced training in Music Education Approaches such as Suzuki, Orff, Kodaly, Music Together, and more. All teachers are background checked every couple of years. Teachers prioritize the safety of each student.

Arts research says that children who study music and dance education are proven to be more disciplined, goal-oriented, and focused in their everyday lives. Our Before and After School Group Classes focus on building skills needed to create a cohesive ensemble and team- through the pillars of discipline, goal-orientation, and focus. By building teamwork and ensemble skills, students will be able to have an improved sense of awareness of others, appreciation of talent development and hard work through repetition, goal setting for ensemble-based performances, heightened observational skills through listening and aural learning, and social experiences through learning performing arts. Our teachers are passionate about making students experience positive and rewarding, and this translates in every one of our classrooms!

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