Our school is based on semesters. A semester is beneficial to both students and teachers. It allows students to develop attainable semester goals and participate in end-of-semester recitals and performances. It benefits teachers in that they get to work with an individual student for a dedicated time period and focus on development and growth.

Miss the session start date? That's okay! Contact us and we'll find a time that works for you and prorate the session.

$40 per half hour

$58 per 45 minutes

$75 per hour

Our teachers have been rigorously interviewed and are not only teachers but performers and masters of their instruments. Our goal is to provide the highest quality instruction to all of our students. Teachers are provided support from the school in the form of professional development, collaboration with fellow teachers, promotional videos, and observation.

If you need to cancel a lesson you must call/text (773) 270-8284 or email info@lyriqmusic.com 24 hours in advance of your lesson. If you need to drop out of the semester, a full month's notice must be given. Your lesson will be marked as a no-show and not given if you are more than 15 minutes late for your lesson time unless previous arrangements have been made.

If you have canceled a lesson with 24-hour advanced notice you are allowed to make up that lesson. There is a dedicated makeup week at the end of each semester.

NOTE: Only ONE make-up per semester is allowed.

In the event your teacher is unable to teach due to illness or personal leave, LYRIQ reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher or offer a reschedule that works for the client. If a substitute or reschedule cannot be arranged, the client will receive a credit for the lesson. If the client does not desire to have a substitute, the lesson will be considered a cancellation by the client.

If you have canceled a lesson with 24-hour advanced notice you are allowed to make up that lesson. There is a dedicated makeup week at the end of each semester.

NOTE: Only ONE make-up per semester is allowed.

We're not trying to be harsh, we know everyone gets busy or sick and we understand this.

That's why we offer a switch list! Check out our FAQ on a switch list.

In the event your teacher is unable to teach due to illness or personal leave, LYRIQ reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher or offer a reschedule that works for the client. If a substitute or reschedule cannot be arranged, the client will receive a credit for the lesson. If the client does not desire to have a substitute, the lesson will be considered a cancellation by the client.

Know ahead of time that you cannot make your lesson for a certain week? You can ask to be added to the switch list at any time. Email your Name, Date & Time of lesson to info@lyriqmusic.com that you want to switch. List other times or days for that week that you work for you. You will then be contacted with availability and effectively “switch” with another student.

Please use this link to sign up and create an enrollment request.

If you are the parent, create a user profile and as many “students” as you will be signing up.

All of our teachers are fully qualified and vetted. Read their bios and choose one or more favorites, or leave it up to us and we'll match you with someone that we think would be a good fit. We can discuss what your goals are and your preferences and make sure that you are comfortable with your teacher.

LYRIQ recommends 4 years old as the earliest starting age for private piano lessons. It is never too late to start piano lessons, however, and adult beginners are always welcome. For students younger than 4, check out our partnership with the Merry Music Makers for early childhood music classes!

For all other instruments including voice, it is recommended that the student be at least 6 years of age. If you have a precocious child that doesn't fit these age parameters please contact us for an evaluation.

Our goal as a school is to be a Music School for Performers, Musicians, and Musical People. All ages. All skill levels.

Lessons can be 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Beginners should start with a 30-minute lesson. If you are an intermediate/advanced student or an adult, you may want a 45 or 60-minute lesson. It is best to consult with your teacher during your first assessment lesson and choose the time that best meets your needs.

Bring yourself and your instrument. Don't worry piano players, not you, we have plenty of pianos!

If you have studied before bring your most current previous materials.

All students will pay a student fee of $30 each semester to cover the necessary items for their studies.

This fee includes your very own lyriq bag, student binder and pencils, flashcards, first lesson and theory books, and more.

*It is recommended that students also purchase a metronome or download a metronome app.

You can pay a lump sum for the entire semester or we'll take the total semester amount and divide it into monthly payments. There is a 3% discount for paying in full.

Not sure you want to sign up for an entire semester, or starting in the middle of the semester? You can sign up for a four-week trial with no additional commitment required.

Parents are asked to attend the first assessment lesson if possible. During this lesson, your child's baseline musical knowledge will be evaluated and goals for the session will be set. For young children, it is important that musical goals be set together as learning an instrument will require parental support. Additional parental support is helpful at home in the form of encouragement with practicing and helping the student work through any frustrations. Often having specific and realistic practice goals make learning fun and more manageable. Families often set aside specific times for practice. For example, every day after dinner but take Fridays & Saturdays off.

Yes! You will need an instrument to practice on at home in order to get the most out of your lessons. All instruments other than piano also need to bring their instrument to every lesson.

Not sure what or where to buy/rent? We'd be more than happy to give you some recommendations!

There is both free and metered street parking available at all of our locations. Please check all posted signage for special exceptions (street cleaning, cubs games, etc).