EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC

Because music matters, MUSIC Inc. provides free music education to youth on Chicago’s West Side.

RESTORATIVE

Eliminating barriers and restoring access directly in the community is essential to the MUSIC Inc mission. Families have access to 100% free music education programming, designed to support students’ individual needs.
MUSIC Inc students range in age from 4 years old to 18 years old, with an empathies on creating a lifelong love of music.
COMMUNITY LEAD

Community centered music programming relies on feedback from families and the community in the development of programs. This ensures our programing is serving the needs directly expressed by the community.
MUSIC Inc. partnerships with youth organizations connects families to a variety of resources around the community. Our collaborations with other arts programs add to a growing collective of organizations working together to restore community-based arts programs.
Racially Just

MUSIC Inc. students are provided all the necessary resources to explore their musical interests, grow, and thrive, without the added barrier of traveling outside of their community. Elevating and celebrating the creativity and beauty of students to feel proud of where they come from. Each generation of students influencing the next, MUSIC Inc. is committed to creating systemic change that will provide students support to overcome many other barriers in life.

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RESTORATIVE

Eliminating barriers and restoring access directly in the community is essential to the MUSIC Inc mission. Families have access to 100% free music education programming, designed to support students’ individual needs.
MUSIC Inc students range in age from 4 years old to 18 years old, with an empathies on creating a lifelong love of music.
COMMUNITY LEAD

Community centered music programming relies on feedback from families and the community in the development of programs. This ensures our programing is serving the needs directly expressed by the community.
MUSIC Inc. partnerships with youth organizations connects families to a variety of resources around the community. Our collaborations with other arts programs add to a growing collective of organizations working together to restore community-based arts programs.
Racially Just

MUSIC Inc. students are provided all the necessary resources to explore their musical interests, grow, and thrive, without the added barrier of traveling outside of their community. Elevating and celebrating the creativity and beauty of students to feel proud of where they come from. Each generation of students influencing the next, MUSIC Inc. is committed to creating systemic change that will provide students support to overcome many other barriers in life.

VIEW OUR PROGRAMS

“MUSIC Inc. has provided my son with the opportunity to not only learn how to play the violin and read music but it has also developed his confidence, persistence, ambition and love for music. I am grateful to MUSIC Inc. for helping my son develop into a well-rounded, self-motivated individual. The skills that he is learning can be applied through all facets of his life. It is just reinforcing what we are teaching him at home. I hope that MUSIC Inc. can continue to assist future students.”
Natasha Madkins, MUSIC Inc. Parent since 2013
"MUSIC Inc. teaches me to not let anyone bring me down.
A'mya, MUSIC Inc. student
“My daughte started the MUSIC Inc program. She has flourished asa musician. Now that my son is five years old, he has started the music program and enjoys being a musician as well. They’re extremely flexible.”
Candice Alexander, MUSIC Inc. Parent
“I love how MUSIC Inc programming has encouraged and strengthened my child’s self confidence. I have watched the students truly excel in their study and love of music. Programs like MUSIC Inc make a huge difference in keeping kids active, focused and off the streets.”
Tamala Hubbard, MUSIC Inc. Parent
“MUSIC inc has taught my young son so much about music! At first, I did not think that he was developmentally ready for learning how to play an instrument. But the teaching style is so laid-back and child-centered that the kids naturally and organically learn how to play an instrument. I cannot wait to see the progress that my son makes over the next year and so on!”
Alexis Nwankwo, MUSIC Inc. Suzuki Parent
“The MUSIC Inc. program has helped my child build her confidence in playing a musical instrument, as she has learned a new skill. Additionally, the program has allowed my child meet new people and friends. Every week, my kid is excited about attending he lessons. This program is one she looks forward to without any push from us as parents. Much of that is because of the wonderful staff.”
The McGee Family, MUSIC Inc Suzuki family