Welcome to the
premier school
for music education
in Chicago.

Mentored by Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians, renowned collegiate professors, and other world-class faculty, our students are exposed to unconstrained musical exploration in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Our conservatory-level program utilizes a robust five-level curriculum, combining private study and theory/ear training; with a chamber music and chamber orchestra option.

Our program challenges and grows with students; whether they are picking up an instrument for the first time or are looking to enter the most prestigious music conservatories in the world. Lessons are offered in piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, guitar, and flute. New Music School offers lessons for all ages including adults and early childhood held at our school located at 900 N Michigan Ave Level 6 in Chicago; onsite or online.

We invite you to explore our site and get in touch with us for more information!

Please visit our enrollment website to get started with taking lessons at New Music School.

Awards

Zarin Mehta

2023: International Young Artist Concerto Competition, Second Place
DePaul Concerto Competition, Winner
Hilton Head International Piano Competition- Finalist
YoungArts Competition, Semi Finalist

Senti Piano Trio

2023: Coltman Chamber Music Competition, Semi Finalist

2023: Charleston International Music Competition, Most Exceptional Performer Prize

2023: Rembrandt Chamber Music Competition, Semi Finalist

Sami Gershenhorn

2023: International Young Artist Concerto Competition, Semi Finalist

Kenneth Gallwas

2023: International Young Artist Concerto Competition, Semi Finalist

Joseph Gallwas

2023: International Young Artist Concerto Competition, Semi Finalist

Genoa Sinna

Gold Medal CAMTA Sonata Festival 2023

Warren Gu

Silver Medal CAMTA Sonata Festival 2023

Smetana String Quartet

2023: Rembrandt Chamber Music Competition, Secon Place

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Our
Difference

  • Highly innovative, fun, and engaging atmosphere
  • World-class faculty and advisors
  • Premier Masterclasses
  • International & National Performance Tours

News &
Events

02.19.24

Masterclass: Flute, Jennifer Gunn

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03.01.24

Concerto Concert by Matthew Lorenz and Jeff Panko

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12.24.23 - 01.06.24

Winter Break

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01.07.24

Spring Semester Begins

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01.20.24

Masterclass: Piano

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01.21.24

Lucas and Arthur Jussen at CSO 3pm

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01.26.24 - 01.28.24

International Young Artist Concerto Competition

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02.09.24

NMS Residency: Steven Osborne

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02.16.24 - 02.19.24

Masterclass: Strings and CM

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02.18.24

NMS Strings go to CSO

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03.25.24 - 03.31.24

Spring Break

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04.07.24

Departmental Recitals

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04.28.24

Jury Day

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05.05.24

Chamber Recital

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