Discover a New Passion
Start your musical journey on a high note with a top Chicago music school.
Our Mission
Merit School of Music transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth through removing barriers to high-quality music education.
Our Music Programs
For more than 40 years, Merit School of Music has offered students the highest-quality music instruction from top music teachers at our West Loop, Old Town, and South Shore branches and in schools across Chicagoland. We offer group music classes and private lessons for music lovers of every age and skill level—absolute beginners welcome!
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Why Choose Merit?
Wondering if Merit is the right music school for you or your child? Here’s why students of all ages and experience levels choose us.
Our 40+ Year Reputation for Excellence
As a nationally accredited Chicago music school with over 40 years of helping students reach their full musical potential, you can be confident you’re in good hands.
The Best Music Teachers in Chicago
Merit’s passionate and highly experienced music teachers are some of the best in Chicago. Parents and students alike say their teachers are what they value most about their Merit education.
A Diverse & Welcoming Community
Music lovers come to Merit from every Chicago neighborhood (139 zip codes to be exact!) and background to learn together, dream together, teach each other, and broaden their horizons.
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