Training,
Developing,
Managing
Young Artists

through a
comprehensive
five-level
curriculum
for students
in Chicago & beyond.

  • Steven Osborne

    March 25-27, 2025

    IN RESIDENCY
    STEVEN OSBORNE
    Concert Pianist
    Visiting Professor at the
    Royal Academy of Music & the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

    Recital · Masterclass · Private Lessons

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  • March 22, 2025

    CONGRATULATIONS TO TONGBAI DENG
    for winning 1st Alternate (2nd Place) in the 2025 Crain-Maling Foundation Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition

  • Jennifer Gunn

    APRIL 6-12, 2025

    IN RESIDENCY
    JENNIFER GUNN
    Flute & Piccolo of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

    Recital · Masterclass · Private Lessons

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  • May 16, 2025 - 7:00 PM

    FACULTY CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL
    Steve Yepez, Flute
    David Cunliffe, Cello
    Jeffrey Panko, Piano
    Kelly Hill, Guest Vocalist

ABOUT US

Mentored by Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians, renowned collegiate professors, and other world-class faculty, our students participate in a robust five-level curriculum, combining private study, chamber music, and theory/ear training.

Level 1
Beginning

Levels 2-3
College Preparatory

Level 4
Undergraduate Expectations

Level 5
Graduate  Expectations
Artist Development & Management

Our program challenges and grows with students; whether they are picking up an instrument for the first time or are looking to enter the most prestigious music conservatories in the world. Lessons are offered in piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, guitar, and flute. New Music School offers lessons for all ages, early childhood, and adults. Lessons occur at 900 N Michigan Ave Level 6 in Chicago; onsite or online.

CLARISSA BEVILACQUA
Concert Violinist
NMS Alumni

“Over the course of my many visits to New Music School, I witnessed students at a level that was truly inspiring. I believe New Music School provides the right environment to cultivate talent and allows students to reach their fullest potential.”

ANTONIO POMPA-BALDI
Concert Pianist
Artistic Advisor to
Lang Lang International Music Foundation
Head of Piano, Cleveland Institute of Music

DAVID CUNLIFFE
Artist Cello Faculty
Cellist for Black Oak Ensemble

New Music School's faculty represents a fantastic team of world-class musicians dedicated to our students' success. All of our faculty members are real-world professionals with life-long trajectories and dedication to their instruments. We find this quality to be fundamental in a comprehensive music learning experience, and an invaluable resource to our students because it provides a wealth of first-hand opportunities and growth potentiaL

We invite you to take a closer look at our faculty members.