Hello!

My name is Erin, and I am the owner of The Music Playhouse of Chicago! Thank you so much for taking the time to explore our programs!

After receiving my Master of Music degree, I headed out to New York City to pursue a career in opera and acting. While there, I realized that while performing was fun, I found I was getting much more excitement and fulfillment through teaching, and that my true passion was in music education. I absolutely love engaging others in the music making experience and watching their passion grow.

I have spent the last 20+ years writing curriculum and teaching music to all ages, 0-64! I moved back to Chicago in 2014 and acquired The Music Playhouse in 2015. Since then I have also completed graduate level coursework in music therapy and child psychology to grow my own skills and write even more impactful and engaging curriculum.

I currently live in Lakeview with my husband and 8 year old son, Harrison, who also loves music! We enjoy the occasional "Family Music Night" at home where we all grab instruments and jam together! :)

Enjoy reviewing our programs, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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[email protected]
773-572-8054
Who We Are

We are a small, mom-owned, independent business with an excellent team of talented and dedicated teachers. We have been making music with families in Lakeview for over 15 years! We are now a mobile business, meaning we can do music class anywhere! Find us on our "Locations" page!

What We Do

Come experience our fun-filled classes of interactive and engaging singing, dancing, movement, games, and instrument play! Our classes are designed for babies, toddlers, and young children ages 0-5! We truly believe that VARIETY, REPETITION, and FUN are the keys to learning! Parents and caregivers will also learn the best tools and techniques for continuing their child’s education at home! Discover the very best in early childhood music education!

Services
  • Classes:
    • Early childhood music education classes for families with children ages 0-5
    • Instrument introduction and music literacy classes for big kids ages 3-9
    • Private classes for families, friends, play groups, mom groups, nanny groups, etc.
  • Birthday parties: interactive musical entertainment
  • School programs: music enrichment for preschools, daycares, after school, and homeschools
  • Field trips: one-time special events for preschools, daycares, homeschools, and camps
  • Play dates: one-time special events (or series) for play groups, mom groups, indoor play spaces, libraries, gyms, clubs, etc.

Our Mission

The most critical time in a child’s development is from birth through age five. More than just a sing-a-long, the programs we offer are interactive, physically engaging for every child, super energetic and fun, and specifically designed to expose your child to a wide variety of scales, rhythms, instruments, styles, cultures, and languages to maximize musical potential. Our mission is to stimulate brain and muscle development through music and encourage musical aptitude while providing a fun, safe, and energetic learning environment for children and their caregivers. Researchers have documented that exposure to music in early childhood has a positive effect on the brain, and that the earlier you start, the better!

Primary Goals

Early childhood music classes are essentially "step one" in a child's music education. These goals are developmentally appropriate and backed by research. Our primary goals are:
  1. To achieve Independent Music Accuracy: the ability to sing in tune and keep a steady beat.
  2. To maximize your child's musical potential through a variety of sounds, styles, and interactive musical experiences.
  3. To instill a life-long love and understanding of music!​

Curriculum

The majority of our programs enjoy exclusive regional use of The Music Class® curriculum. This research-based and award-winning curriculum offers 12 different music collections featuring a variety of sounds, styles, and genres, all designed to teach the elements of music through playful interaction with the songs. It's learning disguised as fun! Please see our Programs page for more information on our other programs.

The Team

The Music Playhouse of Chicago team passionately believes in the power, the joy, and the effectiveness of music education.  We are honored to be a significant, positive influence on the lives of our young students, and delighted to provide a strong foundation for a lifelong love and understanding of music!  All of our talented teachers are professional performers who love children and have strong musical skills.  We seriously love what we do, and we love being a part of your family's week! See "Teachers" to learn more about Miss Erin, Miss Jaime, Mx. Nor, Miss Caro, and Miss Isa!

Questions?

Check out our "FAQ" page, or feel free to contact me at @[email protected] or call or text 773-572-8054.  I am eager to answer your questions and tell you more about our exciting programs!