Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston, IL Videos

Videos by Music Institute of Chicago in Evanston. MIC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community music school that provides music education for everyone, at every stage. Beginner, casual learner, or aspiring professional, we will guide you towards your goals.

A letter to my music teacher...🎶💛

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A letter to my music teacher...🎶💛

What a beautiful day for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new MIC admin offices in downtown Evanston🎉✂️ Thank you Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Daniel Biss, and everyone who came out to join us! #downtownevanston #MusicInstituteofChicago #evanstonchamber #communitymusic #ribboncutting

Come with me to a Musikgarten class: The Cycle of Seasons edition!🌷🌞 Our young friends are having a blast exploring the seasons through music and play all while building: -attention span -self-expression -language development It's the perfect way to bond and learn together! ❤️ #EarlyChildhoodMusic #MusicLessonsforPreschool #Musikgarten #EarlyChildhoodEducation #preschoollearning #preschoolactivities #spendthedaywithme

How has music impacted you?🎶 Our students have been sharing their stories with us in our series MIC Voices! Hear the full stories on how music at MIC has impacted them on our Youtube channel🎵 #MusicEducation #MusicInspiration #MusicJourney #musician #InspirationalStories #musiclessons

Our favorite part of Musikgarten classes: The smiles ☺️ #EarlyChildhoodMusic #MusicForBabies #MusicLessons #Musikgarten #musiceducationforkids #earlychildhoodeducation

Just a week ago, the talented Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo brought the house down with Milhaud's Scaramouche "Brazileira: Mouvement de Samba" at the Chicago Duo Piano Festival🤩 Who got to experience this live?🙋‍♀️🌟 #ChicagoDuoPianoFestival #LiveMusic #PianoDuo #Scaramouche #Brazileira

Open Jazz Jam TONIGHT!📣 Whether you're a player or just want to listen, come jam with fellow musicians or relax and enjoy the music. All instrumentalists, vocalists, and audiences welcome! Piano and drums provided at no cost. 📍Nichols Concert Hall-Evanston IL 📆Monday, July 15 🕰️6:30-8:30 PM See you there!

A Close Look at an Incredible Four-Hand Piano Performance!🎹 Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem blew us away in this snippet from Ravel's "Rapsodie Espagnole-Feria" from this past week's Chicago Duo Piano Festival opening concert! #ChicagoDuoPianoFestival #PianoDuo #Ravel #LiveMusic

Rockstar focus or nurse's dedication? Believe it or not, classical guitar can build both! 🩺🎸 Students of Brad Conroy at MIC are living proof. Brad uses classical technique to develop the focus and perseverance needed for ANY career path. From practice tips to setting realistic goals, Brad shares his insights in our latest Faculty Feature! 🌟Watch his full interview: https://ow.ly/s6ll50Smwi2

What a year of amazing growth for our Suzuki students! 🌟 Want to learn more about Suzuki music lessons? Join us for a Suzuki Open House & Instrument Petting Zoo this Saturday, June 22nd at 2 PM at our Winnetka Campus (300 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093)! -Try out all the Suzuki instruments! -Learn about the Suzuki method. -Get special discounts and offers. -Hear Suzuki students perform! ➡️ RSVP: https://ow.ly/ep0N50Skche #suzuki #musiclessons #winnetka #chicagoland #openhouse #instrumentpettingzoo #musiceducation #kidsactivities

Jeff Collins has been a cherished member of the MIC Chorale for over 3 decades and has been a student here at the Music Institute of Chicago for over 7 decades. Jeff shares his story and the magic that keeps him and many other longtime members coming back for more ➡️Watch his full interview: https://youtu.be/oEtqbZ2LNPo

The 2024 MIC Gala was a night to remember! 💫✨ From the incredible performances to the heartwarming moments, it was truly a celebration of the power of music. And, with your support, we raised over $900,000! 💛🙌Your impact on the lives of MIC students, families, faculty, and staff is immeasurable, and we are grateful for your ongoing support.

The Music Institute's careful placement process and wide selection of faculty ensure the best student-teacher match, and now you can get to know our faculty members even better with our new video series on our Youtube Channel! Meet Ann Chang, Piano faculty at MIC and our first faculty video spotlight! She talks beginner practices, adult learning strategies, and even tips for aspiring professionals. ➡️Watch the full interview: https://ow.ly/j2eX50RRrzb

Can't join us for the MIC Gala on May 20th? Your support can still make a difference! A gift to MIC provides vital music education programs to students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels across Chicagoland🫶 https://ow.ly/nZcc50RHkoo

You may already know Maria Alfaro, the smiling face and admin assistant that brightens up our Evanston campus. But did you know she's also a student at MIC? Since 2019, Maria's been enriching her world with "Listening to Music: A Selective Survey of Musical Expression" taught by Fred Simon. She shares with us a beautiful story about his impact on her musical journey. Watch her full interview to see what keeps her coming back to this class year after year💫 https://ow.ly/aZJb50RANTn #TeacherAppreciationWeek

We have loved seeing all the heartwarming messages for our wonderful faculty members during #TeacherAppreciationWeek 💛 Lavie and Godwin Huang have a special message for MIC faculty member Avi Friedlander🫶

After playing French Horn in highschool, Susan's instruments sat untouched for 53 years...until her passion and skills were reignited in the MIC concert band! We believe it's never too late to learn (or re-learn!) an instrument. Watch Susan's full interview and see how she proves it's NEVER too late to rekindle your love for music!: https://ow.ly/gRlS50Rr20R 🌟Don't miss the MIC Concert Band's upcoming recital Tuesday, May 7 | 12:00PM | Nichols Concert Hall🌟

Life's busy, and sometimes music gets pushed aside. But who says you need to leave the house to appreciate it? Our online adult classes offer the perfect solution! Explore music at your own pace, no matter your schedule or location. 🎧Beginner or music enthusiast? Try "Listening to Music: A Selective Survey of Musical Expression with" - Fred Simon https://ow.ly/zkOn50RjbG8 🎼Seasoned musician looking for a more advanced analysis? Check out "Let’s Ask Beethoven!" - with Dr. Ann Chang https://ow.ly/1CrU50RjbG9 Dr. Ann Chang gives us a sneak peak into what "Let's Ask Beethoven" is all about!⬇️

Lets kick off our day of workshops with some insight into Reena Esmail's creative process! ✨Question of the day: What do you think about when you write?✨ Reena Esmail is in the building and ready to share her wisdom with our students with a series of workshops followed by a faculty and student showcase! See the full schedule of workshops: https://ow.ly/PLhN50Riwna Faculty/student showcase TODAY at 7:30 PM at Nichols Concert Hall🌟

Welcome Reena Esmail to MIC! We had a fantastic reception to welcome and chat with Reena before her big day of workshops with our students tomorrow! She shared with us what she’s looking forward to and what she hopes our students gain from working with her. We’re so excited and grateful to have her here!