The People's Music School is the only completely tuition-free music school in Chicago, and the oldest in the United States. The school was founded in 1976 by Dr. Rita Simó, an accomplished pianist from the Dominican Republic who believed that all children should have access to music education, regardless of their family's socioeconomic status. Today we serve over 1,600 students in the Chicagoland metropolitan area and beyond.

Through intensive instruction and performance our students learn more than music. They grow socially, emotionally and intellectually, and develop a foundation of responsibility, self-esteem and purpose. We believe music is transformative and empowers the lives of youth, families and communities.

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The People's Music School

Miriam Goldberg Owens

Stephanie Londoño

Megan Robbins

Margaux Bookbinder Millman (she/her)

The Music Teaching Team at The People's Music School is dedicated to providing high-quality, tuition-free music education to students from diverse backgrounds. Comprising specialized instructors in various instruments and music theory, the team offers intensive, tailored lessons that foster students' musical abilities while promoting their social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Through their collective expertise, the team empowers youth, families, and communities by making music education accessible to all.

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