- Music Classes & Lessons
- Group Classes & Ensembles
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- Early Childhood
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- 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.
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Merit's supporters remove barriers to music education, ensuring access for Chicago's youth.
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Community Programs
Bringing accessible, high-quality music education to Chicagoland communities.
Improving Access to Music Education
Merit School of Music’s community music programs bring the gift of music to children and teens in locations across Chicagoland, ensuring youth of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to learn and grow through equal access to high-quality music education.
Transformative music education in schools and community centers
In-school programming and music scholarships for children with hearing loss
