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American Music Institute
Summer Music Camp – July 14-18 – REGISTER
Chamber Music Auditions – Fall 2025 – REGISTER
Scholarships – Merit & Financial Aid – Application Deadline 5/31
American Music Institute is a non-profit organization founded with the mission to provide a high level of music education for students of all ages, all instruments, levels and styles of music. Our campuses are located in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, St. Charles, and Geneva, IL. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of music instruction and professional music performance throughout the Chicago area community. AMI offers music lessons in Chicago area at our four campuses ,as well as lessons in-home. Some AMI Programs include… Private Lesson Program, Group Classes, Summer Music Camp, American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO), and more. Check out AMI Faculty…
AMI Programs
Music Lessons
AMI offers private lessons for all ages, instruments, levels and styles of music. Traditional & Suzuki Lessons offered at AMI Campuses, in-home, & Online. Start studying with an Award-Winning AMI Faculty member today…
AMI College Faculty
AMI’s College Faculty is comprised of faculty members who currently teach at prestigious colleges & universities around Chicago. Schedule lessons with an AMI Award Winning Faculty today…
Music Camp – July 14-18 – Early Tuition ENDS 3/15
Open to all instruments and levels of students, 5–18 years old. Beginner Music Camp (5-12yrs), Little Mozart Camp (5-12yrs), Young Artist Camp (13-18yrs). Aftercare (available)…
Chamber Music Auditions OPEN for Fall 2025
Auditions NOW OPEN for Spring 2025 — Chamber Music Program is for all young inspiring musicians of all orchestral instruments, ages 7-18yrs. Held at AMI’s Clarendon Hills Campus. Audition Dates for Spring 2025
Audtion Prep Class
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Youth Orch Audition Prep – March 29, 2025
Open to ALL Chicago area young musicians! Participating in a Masterclass is a great way for students to get ready for upcoming performances, competitions, & auditions.
Mini Campus – School Program
On-site music programs for K-12 students in both public & private schools across Chicago & suburbs. Mini Campus Program is a comprehensive music education for schools, including Orchestra & Strings Programs, Band Programs, general Music Ed classes, & group coaching sessions tailored to each school’s needs.
ANNOUNCING
Artists in Residence
American Music Institute is thrilled to announce its partnership with the esteemed violin and piano duo, Yang and Olivia, as Artists-in-Residence & AMI College Faculty Members. This collaboration brings together two world-class musicians (Yang Liu and Olivia Tsai) who share AMI’s commitment to fostering a deep love for music and advancing musical education. Schedule Performances & Lessons with Yang Liu or Olivia Tsai by Contacting AMI…
TESTIMONIALS
Abby S – Hinsdale
“Our kids started lessons earlier this year in violin, guitar, and piano. They are doing great and we’ve had a great experience at AMI!!!”
Sarah C – Naperville
“My 11 year old has grown leaps and bounds in trumpet the few months he has attended! His confidence and skill have improved.”
Amna R – Downers Grove
“Thanks to AMI, my girl was able to pick up the violin! She’s made great process and I would recommend AMI to those considering taking music lessons.”
AMI provides in-school & in-home music lessons in Chicago are for piano lessons, violin lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons and music lessons in all symphonic wind, brass, percussion and string instruments.
