Our Students and Parents

 

Meet some of them...

“NMS is leading the way for future musicians!”

Matt Carroll
NMS Voice Student
Artist in Residence, Lyric Opera of Chicago

 
“NMS allowed me to grow into a better musician, more importantly, a better person...”

Alex
NMS Percussion Student
College Preparatory Program Alumni

 
“Tim is consistently patient and positive (not an easy thing when teaching 4 year olds!).”

Eleanor
NMS Violin Student
A Parent's Perspective

 
“I believe that NMS offers an unparalleled and unique experience in music education.”

Erin and Michaela
NMS Piano Student
A Parent's Perspective

 
“My experience with New Music School has changed my attitude and committed for playing the trumpet.”

Jason
NMS Trumpet Student
Young Artist Program

 
“At my first lesson, I was in awe of my teachers talent. i know having a great teacher will help me reach my goals!”

Daniel Hernandez
NMS Trumpet Student
Young Artist Program

 
“I can say I was extremely well prepared for college thanks to NMS.”

Aaron Cody
NMS Saxophone Student
College Preparatory Program

 
“I continue to be challenged to reach my performance potential at NMS!”

Richard Frank
NMS Piano Student
Adult Program

 
“We never dreamed such a creative program existed for students!”

Maddie
NMS Piano Student
A Parent's Perspective

 
“Tim is really mindful of what is developmentally appropriate for young students”

Peyton
NMS Viola Student
A Parent's Perspective

 
“The kids actually think piano is cool, love to practice and race to the piano when the teacher comes.”

Will & Foster
NMS Piano Student
A Parent's Perspective

 
 

Our true reason.

We never forget who we're working for. Our students and their families are our motivation, our drive, and the reason for doing what we do. New Music School's students and their parents define our institution and constitute the core and the focus of our progressive community.

By nurishing comprehensive relationships with the whole family, we are able to make our learning experience an integral part of the family's life, going far beyond just plain music lessons.

This approach is what sets us apart from the rest and it's what enables us to realize each student's maximum potential within a continuous dynamic both at school and at home.

Whether simply taking lessons as a beginner exploring a new interest or as an advanced student preparing for orchestral studies, we promote a comprehensive and inclusive approach to the music learning experience.

Take a look at some of our students and parents profiles and learn how New Music School has been a part of each of these great lives.

Opportunities.

Our students are encouraged to reach and maximize their natural potential and to explore all horizons of their musical interests. As a result, many of our students have been selected to study at and perform with the following institutions and ensembles:

Music Ensembles
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, IMEA All State Band and Orchestra, Midwest Young Artists, North Shore Honor Band

Summer Festivals
Aspen Summer Music Festival, Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Julliard Summer Programs

Collegiate Music Programs
DePaul University, Eastman School of Music, Northwestern University, Oberlin College: Conservatory of Music, Peabody Conservatory of Music, The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, University of Michigan

Universities and Colleges
Brandeis University, Loyola University Chicago, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Penn State University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University.