It was a morning filled with music, dancing, laughter, and cheer at Merit School of Music’s Sensory Friendly Concert earlier this month. Over 250 families with children of all ages

At Merit School of Music, inclusion, diversity, and belonging are integral to our mission. Our focus on and commitment to this work doesn’t just happen during Black History Month—it’s a

(SURPRISE! THEY AREN’T ALL MUSICIANS)   Classical music is powerful. It’s the most effective genre for teaching the fundamentals of music and building strong technique. Studying classical music teaches you the basics

At Merit School of Music, we believe that studying music should be readily available to every child, because music changes lives! But, for many parents across Chicagoland, the barriers to enrolling

“We make magic, and we send the magic into the audience.” – Enrique Mazzola Something felt different at Merit School of Music on Saturday, November 19. Like most other Conservatory

    ‘Tis the season for performing! This time of year is often packed with concerts and recitals. We love to see young student musicians showing off new skills and