For twenty years, the ACM School of Music has helped Chicagoans of all ages and skill levels to express themselves creatively through music.
About
At the ACM School of Music, lessons are personalized to your goals, schedule, and learning style. Our faculty are active performers and composers who bring real-world experience to every class.
Start Anytime. Flexible monthly enrollment means you can begin whenever you’re ready.
Be Part of the Music. Join recitals, jam sessions, karaoke nights, and events at The CheckOut, our own neighborhood venue — where creativity and community meet.
Classes
Classes
We offer private lessons in guitar, piano, voice, strings, and composition, across a wide range of genres—from classical to jazz, rock, pop, and everything in between.
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Sprouts (2-5 Yrs)
Class Finder
Not sure where to start? Let us help. See our full list of classes. Browse all classes by age, instrument, or even time of day.
ACM music teachers are dedicated to bringing out the best in every student.
Matt Mason
Matt is a pianist, composer, and educator who champions contemporary music through performance, technology, and community.
Lee Rothenberg
Lee is a jazz guitarist and educator who teaches guitar in all styles including blues, rock, pop, and jazz.
Derrek Stark
Derrek is an acclaimed educator known for his elegant, expressive singing across opera and concert stages.
Desiree Anderson
Desiree is a cellist, pianist, and composer who has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician.
Logan Reeley
Logan is a guitarist and educator who blends his love of classic rock and metal with a “music as language” approach.
Zhanna Bullock
Zhanna is a highly active performer and much sought-after teacher with a passion for chamber music
Jeff Kowalkowski
Jeff is a composer, pianist, and educator with experience in piano, theory, composition, and improvisation.
Mark Hardy
Mark is a composer and multi-instrumentalist whose music has been performed internationally and commissioned by major brands.
Raven Huang
Raven believes that music education extends beyond learning an instrument; it’s about using music to understand and connect with the world.
Traci Huff
Traci is a violinist and educator who’s collaborations combine classical training with composition and improvisation.
Kai Zaragoza
Kai is a distinguished violinist and educator who tailors her teaching approach to meet the unique needs of each student.
Gerald Rizzer
Gerald is a pianist, composer, and educator who’s a vital part of Chicago’s music scene.
Sam Sharp
Sam (he/him) is a violinist, composer, and Suzuki-trained educator with classical training in somatic awareness and creative exploration.
Rebecca Gaspelin
Rebecca is a soprano, pianist, and dedicated teacher for students of all ages and skill levels.
Amy Gadd
Amy Gadd is a lyric coloratura soprano and music educator who teaches ukulele, beginner piano, and voice.
Alec Tonno
Alec is a violinist and educator, as well as the Assistant Concertmaster of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra.
Ben Kalb
Ben is a versatile cellist, pianist, and string arranger whose career spans Broadway productions and national tours.
David Keller
David is a cellist, guitarist, and educator with wide-ranging experience in classical, jazz, and contemporary styles.
Abigail Cline
Abigail is a teacher, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and performer whose work spans music and theatre. Abigail teaches at the Rogers Park location.
Izzie Andries
Izzie is a pianist, songwriter, producer and DJ with a passion for contemporary classical and electronic music.
Josephine Yang
Josephine Yang performs internationally as a soloist and collaborator teaches personalized piano lessons for virtual students.
Mariah Kaplan
Mariah is a vocalist and music educator with degrees in voice, psychology, and music education.
Sandy van Laningham
Sandy multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music educator known for her energetic, genre-spanning teaching style.
Nathan Hack
With a decade of teaching experience, I’ve learned that music lessons are about nurturing relationships