Suzuki Violin Playdown: Perform at Do Division Street Fest on 5/30!
Susan Smith Susan Smith

Suzuki Violin Playdown: Perform at Do Division Street Fest on 5/30!

All Music House Violinists who can play at least Twinkle are invited to perform in the Suzuki Violin Playdown at Do Division Street Festival this May! Students must attend the mandatory rehearsal on May 9th at Humboldt Park Studio to participate.

This is a free event for students to participate in! There is a $10 suggested donation to get into the fest.


Sing up to Perform!

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Learn KPop Demon Hunters Songs on Violin This April!
Susan Smith Susan Smith

Learn KPop Demon Hunters Songs on Violin This April!

Join us on April 11th from 2-3pm at our Humboldt Park Studio for the KPop Demon Hunters Violin Workshop!

Students will learn favorites from the movie KPop Demon Hunters and go home with sheet music to continue practicing! Anyone age 6+ who can play an A Major Scale is invited to participate!

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Dare to Dream at Music House
Kyle Mathews Kyle Mathews

Dare to Dream at Music House

What happens when young people are given space to dream big? Creativity grows. Confidence builds. The impossible starts to feel possible. Every great artistic journey begins with a dream and that belief has guided Music House for 75 years.

To celebrate our 75th anniversary as a performing arts school in Chicago, Music House is proud to present Disney’s Dare to Dream JR! Our signature, once-in-a-generation anniversary production.

This multi-disciplinary musical revue follows a group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. When one trainee realizes they’ve lost the ability to dream, the group is challenged to explore imagination, creativity, and collaboration together. Through beloved music spanning generations - from Coco and Encanto to Frozen II and classic Disney favorites - the show brings to life themes of teamwork, resilience, and the power of dreaming boldly.

At its core, Dare to Dream JR! is about young people stepping into a creative space, finding their voices, supporting one another, and discovering what’s possible when they work together. It is everything Music House has stood for since its founding: music, movement, theater, and collaboration woven into one shared experience.

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Spring Into the Musical Theater Spotlight!
Kyle Mathews Kyle Mathews

Spring Into the Musical Theater Spotlight!

Music House Musical Theater Company Presents:
Our Spring 2026 Season!

Registration is open now for this spring’s Musical Theater offerings at Music House! Our Early Musical Theater students will get to explore a familiar and fun story in Little Red Riding Hood while our three older groups will dive into three very different London landscapes! Within those shows our characters discover themselves and the love of family and friends. These three shows feature ensemble casts, allow for many storytellers and spotlight opportunities and will showcase our love of collaboration within the theater ensemble!

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Glow Violin Workshop on February 21st!
Susan Smith Susan Smith

Glow Violin Workshop on February 21st!

The Glow Violin Workshop has returned! Join us on February 21st from 2-3pm at our Humboldt Park Studio for the Glow Violin Workshop!

Light up these gloomy February days with a fun, glow in the dark violin experience. Students will receive glow sticks for their violins and bows! Anyone age 6+ who can play an A Major Scale is invited to participate!

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Free Tot & Caregiver Storytime at Both Studios!
Susan Smith Susan Smith

Free Tot & Caregiver Storytime at Both Studios!

In this joyful and interactive class, toddlers and their caregivers will journey to magical worlds through vibrant stories, colorful imagery, puppets, scarves, instruments, and more. Each session blends music, dance, theater, and art in playful, age-appropriate ways—encouraging creative expression, social connection, and lots of giggles along the way. Every storytime is a new adventure full of new stories, puppets, props, and more!

Ages 1.5-4 years

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Early Childhood Class Free Trial Day: January 9th!
Susan Smith Susan Smith

Early Childhood Class Free Trial Day: January 9th!

Join us on Friday, January 9th at Humboldt Park Studio for a FREE trial of Music Together (ages 0-5) and/or Foundations in Performing Arts (ages 2.5-5) to discover which class is right for your little one! PLUS we’ll have a free Tot & Caregiver Musical Storytime (ages 1.5-5) in between the two trial classes!

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Young Artists Pop-Up!
Peri Griffiths Peri Griffiths

Young Artists Pop-Up!

Music House is excited to announce that we will be hosting a marketplace for young vendors to sell their creations this Holiday season! We will be transforming our practice rooms and studio into booths for each individual vendor.

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Early Childhood Classes: Fall 2025
Susan Smith Susan Smith

Early Childhood Classes: Fall 2025

At Music House, we believe that it’s never too early to nurture a love for the performing arts. Our early childhood classes are thoughtfully designed to introduce young learners to the magical worlds of music, dance, and theater. With engaging, play-based activities led by experienced educators, students explore the arts in a warm and supportive environment. These classes provide the perfect foundation for developing essential skills like listening, self expression, coordination, and teamwork—while inspiring confidence and sparking joy.

Whether your little one is just starting to explore the arts or is communicating a strong interest in singing, dancing, acting, or instruments, Music House is a great place to stART.

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Open Mic Night Series!
Susan Smith Susan Smith

Open Mic Night Series!

Join us at Open Mic Night at Humboldt Park Studio! Open Mic Night is a free community event, open to both Music House and non-Music House students!

Register for the next Open Mic Night:

  • Date: Friday, September 12, 2025

  • Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

  • Location: Music House, Humboldt Park Studio Yard Space (1018 N California Ave)

  • Register!

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Chicago Kid Fest - a Place to Meet with Local Kids Activity Facilities!
Ashley Trumbo Ashley Trumbo

Chicago Kid Fest - a Place to Meet with Local Kids Activity Facilities!

Celebrate Back-to-School with a Day of Kids Fun While Learning About Enrichment Programming in Chicago!

Chicago Kid Fest is an exciting outdoor event where families can meet local activity providers from across Chicago. Discover music schools, sports leagues, dance studios, art classes, enrichment programs, and lots of new ideas to keep your kids active and inspired!

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Let’s Welcome A New Dance Season Together!
Kyle Mathews Kyle Mathews

Let’s Welcome A New Dance Season Together!

Get Ready for The Best Dance Season at Music House Yet!

We’re so excited to kick off a brand-new dance season at Music House. We are looking forward to new dance classes, specialty clinics, exciting announcements about our dance production, and auditions for the Music House Dance Company! And, to celebrate the end of summer and kick off our dance season, our first-ever Move Together Festival, the 2025–2026 season is shaping up to be our best yet.

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2025/2026 Musical Theater Classes!
Kyle Mathews Kyle Mathews

2025/2026 Musical Theater Classes!

Registration is open now for this fall and spring!

We are so excited to announce our entire year of Musical Theater at Music House! Below are the shows. We are offering eight programs this year and the fall will be our first set of all “Golden Age” shows - offering students the opportunity to get to know the classics, wear vintage and old-timey costumes, and hone their foundational skills! All details about schedules, auditions, and registration are on our website.

Registration is OPEN now–remember that enrollment is limited.

Details can be found on our website: https://musichousechicago.com/musical-theater

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All the City’s a Stage — And We’re Center Stage This Summer!
Ashley Trumbo Ashley Trumbo

All the City’s a Stage — And We’re Center Stage This Summer!

Join Music House This Summer at Chicago’s Neighborhood Art Festivals!

Summer in Chicago is packed with energy, creativity, and community- all things we LOVE at Music House! Mark your calendars and come visit us at these amazing local events. Scroll down to see where we’re performing, what’s coming up, and how to jump in before summer ends!

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