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Bucktown Music
“Our kids get so excited to go every week and we love that their Kindermusik program offers "bonus" classes too.”
Best Piano Lessons in Chicago, IL
22 studios listed · all 22 in Chicago · all 22 open weekends · all 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Lyriq Music School
“They work hard to meet the needs of individual musicians, and Bridget is a great teacher.”
The Ultimate School of Guitar
“Thanks to my vocal coach Sacha I became a better and more relaxed singer on stage able to pickup and energize the audience.”
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Northside Music Academy
“Her guitar teacher Mr Nic is wonderful with the kids - patient and encouraging, gives her fun songs to learn and works with music she likes to keep her interested.”
Red Cloud Studio
“He loves playing and practicing and a large part of that is due to the support and guidance from the wonderful teachers at Red Cloud Studios.”
Lessons by Sol Garnier
“He has improved my daughter's technique each week, expanding her repertoire in genres including rock, shuffle, and blues, and it's amazing what she can perform now compared to when she started.”
These 22 studios are the piano teachers on file for Chicago, IL. Styles taught, ages taken and whether a studio has a room of its own are whatever each one publishes; public reviews supply the ratings.
Area overview: Chicago, IL
All 22 studios we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 47 studios in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The studios on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,161 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "knowledge" and "community". 21 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 22 of the studios on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Can I book a first piano lesson online?
3 of the 22 studios here take bookings online. A first meeting is usually a short trial rather than a full lesson, so check what the slot actually is before you arrive with a child and a book of pieces.
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Merry Music Makers
“We've had a great experience - our 8 month old is learning and responding to the music, vocalizing more than ever.”
Matt Brown's Guitar Studio
“He's obviously extremely intelligent and skilled, but he is never condescending and always kind, patient, encouraging and professional.”
Upbeat Music
“The staff and the teachers are wonderful.”
Lipeng Chen Music
“Recently, I advanced orchestras in CYSO and won an award at the IMA Competition - all because of her outstanding teaching and support.”
Ela Kriss' Music
“Ela has been extremely helpful in helping me get started again and I've already started to see improvement over only ~2 months.”
Musical Chairs Studio
“Participating in recitals was such a great experience too!”
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Cantabile School of Voice and Piano
“She helped me TREMENDOUSLY through the college audition process and is undeniably part of the reason I received entrance into several prestigious collegiate vocal performance programs, such as Boston University and Berklee College of Music.”
Topher Allan Music
“I highly recommend Chris and Topher Allan Music for anybody who wants their child or children to develop a deep love of music.”
Upbeat Music and Arts
“The impact they continue to have on the community is felt in deep and lasting ways.”
ACM School of Music
“The school is a also a lovely school and they keep the school clean and really care for there students”
Marsha's Music
“All three of my children went through Marsha's Music, and it created an incredible musical foundation for them.”
The Voice Lab
“Tierra was an amazing instructor - very patient, positive and helpful!”
Old Town School of Folk Music
“Instructors are knowledgeable, patience, and kind.”
Major Keys Music Studio
“I started taking piano lessons as an adult and Alan was incredibly supportive of me being a beginner.”
New Music School
“The instructors are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely passionate about teaching.”
Alex's Music Studio
“My daughter likes her piano classes.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Chicago
- “My daughter loves coming here and has progressed in her piano playing greatly thanks to her extremely talented instructor Daniel.” — from a review of Northside Music Academy
- “My son’s piano skills have improved so much since he’s been going to Red Cloud.” — from a review of Red Cloud Studio
- “Sol is an expert in so many ways - not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the piano, he is patient, explains things clearly, makes learning engaging, and is overall just an expert teacher.” — from a review of Lessons by Sol Garnier
- “Ethan is such a great teacher. I’m an adult piano student, and he is so good at explaining things to me and matching my progress.” — from a review of Musical Chairs Studio
- “We love ACM! My children have been taking piano lessons here for 3 years and we are very happy with the teachers, the facility and the community.” — from a review of ACM School of Music
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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