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Piano Lessons for Kids and Adults in Chicago

Piano Lessons in Chicago for Kids, Teens & Adults – Learn to Play at the ACM School of Music

For over 20 years, the non-profit ACM School of Music has offered high-quality piano lessons in Chicago to students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Whether you’re a parent looking for piano classes for your child, or an adult ready to start or return to playing, we make music learning fun, welcoming, and accessible.

We specialize in piano lessons for kids starting at age 4, using engaging, age-appropriate methods that mix keyboard time with rhythm games and creative music activities. Our experienced instructors keep young learners motivated and excited about music.

For teens and adults, our piano lessons are fully customized. Whether you’re a complete beginner, intermediate player, or someone returning after years away, our teachers tailor lessons to your goals, musical tastes, and learning style.

All ACM instructors are accomplished musicians and passionate educators who create a supportive, inspiring learning environment. We proudly serve a diverse community and work with students across a wide range of musical interests—from classical and jazz to pop and beyond.

Why Choose ACM for Piano Lessons in Chicago?

  • Monthly enrollment & flexible scheduling
  • Pro-rated tuition for mid-month starts
  • Frequent performance opportunities: student recitals, jam sessions, karaoke nights, and more
  • Warm, inclusive community for learners of all ages

Visit Us at One of Our Four Chicago Music School Locations:

  • Avondale / Logan Square – 2860 N. Milwaukee Ave.
  • Lakeview / Uptown – 4116 N. Clark St. (opening summer 2025)
  • Ravenswood – 1758 W. Wilson Ave.
  • Rogers Park – 7002 N. Western Ave.

Join the ACM community and discover the joy of making music. Enroll in piano lessons today and start your musical journey with us!

LESSONS

Piano Lessons for Kids and Adults in Chicago

We offer piano lessons in Chicago for children as young as age 4 and for adults of all ages. Our experienced piano teachers specialize in working with young beginners, as well as adults who are returning to the piano or starting for the first time.

Pricing: $176 per month

Level: All

Location: Ravenswood , Lakeview, Avondale & Rogers Park

Type: Virtual & In-Person

Duration: 30m - 1h

Phone: 773-334-3650

INSTRUCTORS

MEET OUR Piano Lessons for Kids and Adults in Chicago TEACHERS

ACM's piano teachers have years of experience teaching to students of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels.

Amy Gadd

Piano, Voice | Ravenswood, Virtual

Christy Bennett

Piano and Voice | Ravenswood, Virtual

David Keller

Cello, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Composition | Ravenswood, Avondale, Virtual

Elaine Ubando

Piano, Violin | Ravenswood, Virtual

Jeff Kowalkowski

Piano, Composition | Avondale, Virtual

Jonathan Hannau

Piano, Composition | Ravenswood, Virtual

Mark Hardy

Piano, Guitar | Avondale, Virtual

Nathan Hack

Piano | Ravenswood, Virtual

Mariah Kaplan

Voice and Piano | Ravenswood, Virtual

Desiree Anderson

Teacher | Virtual only

Rebecca Gaspelin

Voice and Piano | Ravenswood, Virtual

Traci Huff

Piano, Violin and Viola Teacher | Ravenswood, Virtual

Zhanna Bullock

Instructor | Ravenswood

Sandy Van Laningham

Piano, Voice and Children's Music Teacher | Location

Gerald Rizzer

Piano Teacher | Location

Matt Mason

Piano Teacher | Ravenswood, Lakeview

Derrek Stark

Piano/Voice Teacher | Ravenswood

Ben Kalb

Cello and Piano Instructor | Ravenswood

Abigail Cline

Piano Teacher | Rogers Park

TESTIMONIALS

ACM currently teaches 340 students in three locations and virtually. Hear what our students have to say!

Thank you for all that you’ve done for the Film Scoring Class If this class didn’t exist, I probably wouldn’t have been able to explore and pursue this thing I’m so passionate about and so enjoy.

Joanie Cox

Student

ACM is a great place to take lessons! My son Ezra has improved at the cello so much since starting there and he's even composing his own music now!

Marcia Shuminas

Parent

Love this school! I came in wanting to learn a Yann Tiersen song and my teacher got it by ear, transcribed it and taught me to play it.

Rob Ryan

Student
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