- Music Classes & Lessons
- Group Classes & Ensembles
- Private Lessons
- Early Childhood
- Summer Camps
- View by Instrument/Age
- Why Choose Merit
Individual lessons and group classes for students at any level.
- Community Programs
Bringing accessible, high-quality music education to Chicagoland communities.
- Selective Programs
The highest level of achievement for Merit students in tuition-free, audition-based programs.
- About
- Impact
- Support
Merit's supporters remove barriers to music education, ensuring access for Chicago's youth.
- Resources
Civic Advisory Council
Joe Glossberg, Co-Chair
Butch Pfaelzer, Co-Chair
Scott McCue, Immediate Past Chair
Julie Baskes
Jean Berghoff
John A. Canning, Jr.
Gregory C. Case
James B. Fadim
Ellen Gignilliat
Martin J. Koldyke
Kay Mabie
Lucy R. Minor
Joseph Rubinelli
Hon. Heather A. Steans
Helen Zell