In accordance with Chicago's Public Health Order 2021-2, we will now require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for all adults attending classes with registered students. Safety is our #1 priority, and we want to make sure we are doing everything we can to continue to provide a safe and fun environment for our kids while also complying with city guidelines. There are 3 ways to provide proof of vaccination:
1. Upload your (or your caregiver's) vaccination card/record to your Sawyer Profile. (Steps listed below).

2. Email a pic of your vaccination card/record to info@themusicplayhouseofchicago.com

3. Bring your card/record (photocopies or digital copies accepted) to class to show to the teacher.

We will make a note on your profile so that you only have to do this once, but please note that if a different adult brings the child to class than usual (parent, grandparent, caregiver, etc.) that adult will need to bring proof of vaccination to class.


How to upload your card/record to Sawyer (screenshots below):

1. Log on to Sawyer (where you register for class)
2. Click "Manage Account"
3. Scroll down to The Music Playhouse of Chicago
4. Click "Upload File." You can only upload one document, unfortunately, so please upload the card/record of the parent or caregiver who will be primarily accompanying the child to class.

It's been a while, so I figured we were due for an update!

We now have classes in three different indoor locations; two on Southport, and one in Lincoln Park. We are hoping to add more soon! We are also still offering virtual classes and private in-home classes, so check that out! Here is some more information about our current locations below:

This Winter, I had the honor of serving on the Song Review Committee alongside the folks at The Music Class, Inc. our curriculum providers. Our goal was to research and identify problematic songs; songs that have racist connotations or negative histories that would need to be changed, updated, or replaced. We assembled an advisory board of BIPOC experts in music history and culture to give us guidance on the best way to move forward to ensure our curriculum embraces and celebrates inclusivity and diversity.

View the video and read the full article here: themusicclass.com/blog/music-matters-pursuit-inclusivity-tmcs-music-library

Dear Friends,

Alas, the time has come. We were sadly unable to negotiate any short-term rent relief with our landlord that would have allowed us to stay, so we have made the extremely difficult and anguishing decision to move out of our beloved studio at 3829 N. Southport.

But fear not, we will still be here! We are going mobile for a little while! This pandemic has proved that we don't need our studio to do music class, we can do music class anywhere! We know this, because we literally have been doing music class everywhere but in our studio for the last 6 months! We've done music class at a movie theater, a restaurant, in our student's backyards, and online!

We love our space and the colorful walls, but music class is not a building. Music class is you, and me, and the music, and we can do that anywhere.

Yes, the weather will get colder, and we are actively working on a plan to offer small sized indoor classes around the Southport Corridor, in addition to the private & pod classes on offer. Once things have gone back to normal and our little business has had a chance to recover, we will begin looking for a new studio in Lakeview. No matter where we end up, we love our Southport community, and we promise to always have a strong presence on Southport :)

Our lease ends on November 30th, one day shy of what would have been The Music Playhouse's 10 year anniversary at 3829 N. Southport.

Request for little artists:

Our landlord insists on putting up the For Lease sign this Thursday, October 1st, and I was thinking, wow, that is going to be a depressing sight to walk past for the next two months, but I had a thought... would you help me decorate the window? I would love to see artwork from our students bring love and joy to our studio while we're still here :)

On the STORE page of our website, you can download a Coloring Page that you and print out, decorate, and slip through the mail slot in our door to be taped up on display in our window. If you are out of town and would still like to participate, you can scan and email your artwork to erin@themusicplayhouseofchicago.com and I'll happily print it out and display it :)

Please help us celebrate the last 10 years and cheer our journey forward with your artwork!

Much Love,
Miss Erin, and all of us at The Music Playhouse :)

IN REAL LIFE
Join us outdoors in the Garden at The Music Box Theater for our Fall Mini-Session! Safe, socially distanced, music, learning, and fun in the sun! A portion of the class fees and contributions go to support the Music Box Theater.

For families with children ages 0-6. Fall Mini-Session begins September 14th. Full Session or drop-ins available.

VIRTUAL
Join us from the comfort of your own home for non-stop singing, dancing, and rhythm games! Our unlimited monthly membership allows families to join as often as they like! Memberships include digital music downloads of The Giraffe Collection®. Drop-ins also available. Classes are offered every weekday morning and Monday afternoons starting August 31st. More class times may be added. Stay tuned!

See you this Fall in music class!!
-Miss Kat, Miss Jaime, Mr. Cole, & Miss Erin :)

If you or anyone you know is a strong singer who loves kids, let us know! Click on the button below for the job description and application instructions. Please read through the full description and instructions before applying.

Thanks!

First of all, the safety of our teachers and our little students will always come FIRST. Thank you SO much to those who completed our reopening survey!! Your input is extremely valuable to us, and we are grateful for your care and your feedback :)

The short answer: we will be rolling out a soft reopening with outdoor classes and private indoor classes very soon! Virtual classes will also continue through 2020.

The long answer: We are currently working on a reopening plan. We are coordinating schedules, deep cleaning the studio, researching and acquiring health and safety guidelines, equipment, and kid-safe disinfectants, brainstorming safe alternatives to instruments and props, scouting outdoor locations, and preparing plans and updating our policies. New information and guidelines are coming to light, and we are taking it seriously and adapting accordingly. All of the teachers agree that reopening requires careful planning and diligent research. We are super excited about the idea of singing and dancing with our special kiddos in-person, and we promise that we will not approach this recklessly.
We are hoping to reopen for regular in-person *small* group classes with our Fall Session in September. We are also working on securing locations for outdoor classes starting as soon as possible, and will be opening for private classes in our studio very soon. In the meantime, we are so happy that we live in an era where we can provide a safe and fun alternative through our virtual classes. Your children mean the world to us, and as ALWAYS, we are committed to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all.



If you are interested in private classes, please click on the blue button below to fill out an request form.

More specific classroom safety guidelines and policies will be announced soon. We cannot wait to have you back in class! See you online in the meantime :)

Sincerely,

Miss Erin, Miss Kat, Miss Jaime, and Mr. Cole :)

Miss Erin was interviewed on WGN Radio! Check it out!

We were featured in Block Chicago! Big thanks to the moms who interviewed with them! Check it out!