Best Piano Lessons near Des Plaines, IL

2 of these studios are based in Des Plaines; the others serve Des Plaines from towns including Chicago (18 mi), Park Ridge (3 mi) and Arlington Heights (6 mi).

1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Des Plaines School of Music

Des Plaines School of Music

4.9 93 reviews
“People by the front desk are really helpful and you never have to wait for someone to answer the phone when you need to talk to them about something.”
Free trial classSince 2010BBB A+
664 N Wolf Rd
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AMA Academy of Performing Arts

AMA Academy of Performing Arts

4.8 40 reviews
“I have been at AMA since the day it opened and have enjoyed the many years of classes I've taken.”
Since 2005
216 Graceland Ave
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Breaking Ground In Music

Breaking Ground In Music

5.0 143 reviews
“My daughter has been going to the drums lessons starting from the age of 5 and she loves the lessons there.”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 2010
Arlington Heights, IL · 6 mi from Des Plaines
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Five Hands Studio

Five Hands Studio

5.0 47 reviews
“!! The owner and music director, Rick Cinquemani, a professional musician himself, has an amazing rapport with the students ( of all ages) and is committed to sharing his love of music, and the lifelong benefits of music education”
BBB A+Since 2010Average pricesPrices online
Skokie, IL · 8 mi from Des Plaines
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Yevgeniya Lepskaya's School of Music

Yevgeniya Lepskaya's School of Music

5.0 64 reviews
“She was patient and at the same time persistent in guiding our children (for over ten years).”
Ages 7 and upBBB A+Since 2007Prices online
Park Ridge, IL · 3 mi from Des Plaines
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Vocal Molly Studios

Vocal Molly Studios

5.0 86 reviews
“We cannot thank Molly enough for her expertise coaching and giving my son the acting tools he needed to rise up to the challenge and nail his audition!”
$10 off first lessonOnline lessonsSince 2016
11 mi from Des Plaines
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These 15 studios are the piano teachers on file for Des Plaines, 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: Des Plaines, IL

The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,327 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "patient" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.

Are all these piano teachers based in Des Plaines?

2 of the 15 are. Everything else on the page sits inside a 20 mi ring. Piano teachers often work from the room they live with, so a listing address is the door you would knock on every week.

Lyriq Music School

Lyriq Music School

4.9 68 reviews
“My 5 and 7 year olds have been taking piano lessons from Lyriq for just over a year now, and their musical facility has come along in leaps and bounds!”
Trial class $1763% off pay-in-full discountFrom $60/classAges 4–15Online lessons10+ years
Chicago, IL · 18 mi from Des Plaines
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Terra Sounds School of Music & Arts

Terra Sounds School of Music & Arts

5.0 12 reviews
“Emily S is a great violin instructor!”
Free trial classCoupons & offersFrom $285/moBBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 2014
6 mi from Des Plaines
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Northside Music Academy

Northside Music Academy

5.0 75 reviews
“The teachers/instructors are extremely patience, caring towards their students and tailor the lessons to fit the student's needs.”
Trial class$25 offFrom $184/moSince 2017Online lessons
Chicago, IL · 18 mi from Des Plaines
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Red Cloud Studio

Red Cloud Studio

5.0 96 reviews
“Our son has been in red cloud for several months and we are loving it!”
Free trial class20% offFrom $250/moSince 2016
Chicago, IL · 18 mi from Des Plaines
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Metzger Music Studio

Metzger Music Studio

5.0 67 reviews
“He innovates different ways of student participation, including making his recitals exciting, jamming with students, collaborates and creates events to increase student's level of music appreciation and amount of practice”
Free trial classOnline lessons7 instructors35+ years
Evanston, IL · 11 mi from Des Plaines
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Lessons by Sol Garnier

Lessons by Sol Garnier

4.9 64 reviews
“He not only teaches the instrument, but gives a lot of practical advice on life and music.”
Since 1991
Chicago, IL · 18 mi from Des Plaines
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Matt Brown's Guitar Studio

Matt Brown's Guitar Studio

5.0 87 reviews
“I have tried off and on for years with other methods of learning the guitar but this is the first time I have made such great progress.”
Since 2015
Chicago, IL · 18 mi from Des Plaines
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Allegro Music Center

Allegro Music Center

4.9 21 reviews
“Highly recommend for instrument sales and lessons!”
From $185/moAges 7 and upSince 2005BBB A+
Park Ridge, IL · 3 mi from Des Plaines
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Tritone Music School

Tritone Music School

5.0 17 reviews
“My son has been a student at Tritone Music School for over three years and we can't imagine a better place for him to be.”
BBB A+Since 2017
Arlington Heights, IL · 6 mi from Des Plaines
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about studios near Des Plaines

  • “My daughter started her piano lessons three months ago, I am very happy with her progress.” — from a review of Breaking Ground In Music
  • “I am very pleased with his progress. Yevgeniya is a professional piano teacher.” — from a review of Yevgeniya Lepskaya's School of Music
  • “Really happy with our little one’s progress; he really loves taking piano lessons here & performing at the recitals organized by the school.” — from a review of Northside Music Academy
  • “My kids have been attending drum and piano lessons for 2 months now and they absolutely love it!” — from a review of Breaking Ground In Music
  • “Awesome school! Ms Rita is great, my daughter loves coming to the piano classes.” — from a review of Yevgeniya Lepskaya's School of Music

Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.

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