100% tuition-free. 100% life-changing.

Interested in enrolling your child in The People’s Music School? Attend an upcoming open house!

The People’s Music School offers high quality, after-school tuition-free music education to school aged children in Chicago who would otherwise would face financial barriers to access. Attending an in-person open house is REQUIRED in order to register for the fall semester! No registration is necessary to attend an open house.

We're not just teaching music.

We are teaching young minds how to think, how to problem solve, how to collaborate through music. We set high expectations for all students. We deliver a rigorous curriculum that demands musical and behavioral excellence. We root all of this in a strong culture of support.

A one-of-a-kind music school.

The People’s Music School is the largest completely tuition-free music school serving Chicago metropolitan area children, focusing on removing barriers to access for students who otherwise would not have the opportunity of intensive music instruction.

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Attend an upcoming open house!

Attending an open house is required in order to register for the fall semester.

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Volunteer with TPMS!

Get to know The People's Music School's community by volunteering at a performance.

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Join our Associate Board!

Join a community of young professionals advocating for accessible music education.

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Make a donation today!

Support intensive, accessible music education for students across Chicago.

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OUR IMPACT

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RESEARCH-BASED BENEFITS

Studies show that excellence in music transfers to other parts of life.

Students who receive a music education are:

2x more likely to complete college
5x less likely to drop out of school
20% more likely to have gainful employment
45% more likely to vote

VIDEOS

IN THE NEWS

The People’s Music School Opens A South Side Location

The Citizen Newspaper Group

The People’s Music School: The Largest Tuition-Free Music School Serving Chicago Children

WGN Daytime Chicago

Con clases gratuitas, buscan que más niños en Chicago se interesen por la música

Univision Chicago

“From the students, to the teachers, to the staff, everything you all do is so engaging, well planned, and creative... [The People's Music School] is such an inspiring organization to be around.”

Third Coast Percussion

Grammy Award-winning ensemble

FROM OUR BLOG

How You Can Help Your Child Practice At Home

Consistent practice leads to confident musicians! The People’s Music School team weighs in with some simple steps to help students succeed at

The People’s Music School Celebrates Big Night: 50 Years of Daring to Play, Raising $825,000+ for 100% Tuition-Free Music Education

On Friday, February 27th, nearly 500 guests were welcomed to The Geraghty for The People’s Music School’s (TPMS) annual Big Night Gala.

Black Musicians and Composers You Should Know

February is Black History Month! Learn about these visionary Black musicians and composers who have brought us the music we know and

SOME OF OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS