Clarendon Hills
Illinois
American Music Institute - Clarendon Hills
American Music Institute is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 with the mission to provide a high level of music education and music lessons for all students in all instruments, levels, ages, and styles of music. Campuses located in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, and St. Charles IL, AMI is dedicated to the highest quality music education and professional music performance throughout the Chicago-land community. AMI offers music lessons and programs for all types of instruments, group classes, and ensembles. We offer piano lessons, violin lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons and music lessons in all symphonic wind, brass, and string instruments.
Programs offered: Lesson Programs - private & group - in-school & in-home, Summer Music Camp, AMI Violin Competition, Conservatory Program, Mini-Campus Program, and more...
Recent News
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As Chicago heats up this summer, so does the demand for live music entertainment — and GigHubb Chicago is stepping in to make booking musicians smoother than ever. With one of the city's largest and most diverse rosters of live musicians, GigHubb is…
Read More »Chicago Summer Music Camp for Beginners (July 14–18, Hinsdale)
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Read More »New AMI Brass/Winds Department Chair - Dr. Jennifer Gosack Darwell
AMI is proud to Announce & Welcome Dr. Jennifer Gosack Darwell as the New AMI Brass & Winds Department Chair. Chicago flutist, Jennifer Gosack Darwell D.M.A. has been praised for her vibrant tone, polished technique, and outstanding…
Read More »AMI Welcomes - New Music Faculty
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Read More »Back to Music Lessons - 35% Off Trial Lesson - Ends 8/15
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American Music Institute located in Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, St Charles, & Geneva Yang Liu has been a featured soloist and has toured in North America, South America and Asia with world-leading orchestras. Yang Liu is the…
Read More »Back to Music Lessons - 35% Off Trial Lesson - Ends 8/15
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Read More »Summer Music Camp - July 15-19 in Hinsdale, IL
The Chicago Summer Music Camp (July 15-19, 2024) is for all levels, beginner to advanced, held in Hinsdale, IL. The camp is for all levels, beginner-advanced, all instruments and ages 5-18yrs old. Camp offers a unique and immersive musical…
Read More »Summer Music Camp - July 15-19 in Hinsdale, IL
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Read More »AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics
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Read More »Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra
The American Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYSO) is excited to announce scholarships for talented young musicians aged 7-18. These scholarships aim to foster exceptional talent across all orchestral instruments, providing opportunities for growth and…
Read More »AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics
The American Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYSO) proudly presents an unparalleled opportunity for middle and high school bands and orchestras: Free Clinics led by Chicago's esteemed musicians. In addition, schools interested in further engagement can…
Read More »AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics
The American Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYSO) proudly presents an unparalleled opportunity for middle and high school bands and orchestras: Free Clinics led by Chicago's esteemed musicians. In addition, schools interested in further engagement can…
Read More »Summer Music Camp - July 15-19 in Hinsdale, IL
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Read More »Music Lessons for All Ages & Instruments in Chicago
American Music Institute campuses are located in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Geneva, and St Charles, IL. American Music Institute is a non-profit organization founded with the mission to provide a high level of music education for students of…
Read More »AUDITIONS (3/3 & 3/17) for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra
American Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYSO) is excited to announce Fall ‘24 Auditions for musicians ages 7-18 for AYSO’s Youth Orchestra and Chamber Music program! Auditions are held via video submission on March 3rd & 17th. Audition Details: -…
Read More »Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra
The American Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYSO) is excited to announce scholarships for talented young musicians aged 7-18. These scholarships aim to foster exceptional talent across all orchestral instruments, providing opportunities for growth and…
Read More »AUDITIONS (2/18 & 3/3) for Fall ‘24 - Chamber Music Program (Chicago)
American Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYSO) is excited to announce Fall ‘24 Auditions for musicians ages 7-18 for AYSO’s Youth Orchestra and Chamber Music program! Auditions are held via video submission on Feb 4th & 18th. Audition Details: -…
Read More »AUDITIONS (2/4 & 2/18) for Fall '24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra
American Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYSO) is excited to announce Fall ‘24 Auditions for musicians ages 7-18 for AYSO’s Youth Orchestra and Chamber Music program! Auditions are held via video submission on Feb 4th & 18th. Audition Details: -…
Read More »Chicago Summer Music Camp - EARLY Tuition ENDS 2/15
The Chicago Summer Music Camp (July 15-19, 2024) begins Early Registration on Jan 16th to Feb 15, 2024. The camp is for all levels, beginner-advanced, all instruments and ages 5-18yrs old. Camp offers a unique and immersive musical experience for…
Read More »American Youth Symphony Orchestra AUDITIONS - JANUARY 21 - AGES 7-18
American Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYSO) is excited to announce auditions for its Chamber Music Program will be held on January 21. Auditions are open, via video submission, to talented young musicians between the ages of 7 and 18 years old,…
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