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April 2, 2025
From: American Music InstituteAmerican Music Institute (AMI) Mini-Campus Program is designed to help public and private schools across Chicago and the suburbs reintegrate music education into their curriculum. With a strong focus on fostering academic achievement and social-emotional learning (SEL), AMI’s program provides tailored music instruction that strengthens literacy and math skills while nurturing creativity and teamwork.
If your school does not currently have a Music Program, the AMI Mini Campus Program might be right for your school!
Why Music Education Matters
Music is a powerful tool for cognitive development, emotional growth, and academic success. Studies show that exposure to structured music education enhances various skill sets that directly contribute to students’ learning progress:
Boosts Literacy & Math Skills – Music strengthens pattern recognition, sequencing, and phonemic awareness, essential for reading comprehension and mathematical thinking.
Enhances Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) – Playing and listening to music helps students develop emotional regulation, teamwork, and self-expression.
Deepens Understanding of Complex Relationships – Music and math share fundamental principles, enhancing students’ ability to grasp abstract concepts and problem-solving skills.
Improves Reading Comprehension – Engaging with classical or post-rock music has been linked to better focus and enhanced text processing abilities.
AMI’s Mini-Campus Program provides comprehensive core and special music classes designed to enrich the academic and personal growth of students:
Early Music Education
General Music Education Classes
Strings, Orchestra, Band & Choir
Specialized Music Programs and More!
Schools can customize their programs based on their students’ needs, ensuring that every child benefits from the educational and developmental advantages of music.
About American Music Institute:
The American Music Institute (AMI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality music education to students of all ages. Through private lessons, group classes, and outreach programs, AMI ensures that music remains an integral part of every child’s learning journey. For more information about enrolling in lessons or any of AMI’s programs, please visit amimusic.org or contact AMI at (630) 850-8505 / [email protected]