The Home Lesson Program is the perfect solution for busy families or students that live beyond driving distance to an AMI school location. Unlike other ‘companies’ that provide at-home music lessons, AMI has personal interviews (versus over-the-phone interviews) and direct communication throughout the month with all of the teachers that come to your home. Most teachers that teach in Home Lesson Program are also on faculty at an AMI school, and have regular teaching days at an AMI school location. Additionally, AMI conducts background checks and educational references on all faculty members.

AMI's Commitment

As a non-profit organization, AMI is committed to keeping education and the art of music number one throughout all of our programming – including the Home Lesson Program. Students receive either a ½-hr, 45-minute, or 1-hr weekly or bi-weekly lesson with a private instructor, and register monthly through automatic bill-pay via your credit or debit card.

Students are also entitled to all of the same privileges as our students whom attend an AMI school including participation in recitals, group classes, and other AMI sponsored events. At any time, a student participating in the Home Lesson Program may elect to transfer to take classes or lessons at an AMI school location.

In-School vs. In-Home Lessons

The decision between attending an AMI school as a student and having an Home Lessons is entirely a person preference. Although attending an AMI school may lead to a more focused learning environment, many families find that having a teacher come to their home to conduct lessons allows for better consistency in lessons, in that it is easier for students to fit the lesson in their schedule.

Book a Trial Today

We suggest you book a trial lesson for a one-time fee of $35 and meet with a teacher. During the trial lesson, you can speak with the teacher, have questions answered, and decide which instrument/s you would like to have you or your child study on. Click here to receive more information or book a trial lesson, or call us at (630) 850-8505. We look forward to getting you started and enjoying the academic and recreation benefits of learning an instrument!

Family Discount – Any family with 3 or more in-home lessons receives a 10% discount of their total monthly tuition bill. We strongly encourage parents to become involved and take music lessons as well! It is a great way to have an exciting new activity as an adult, and will help your child tremendously with their practice during the week.

Why AMI for Home Lessons

As a community driven non-profit music school, American Music Institute is an excellent choice when deciding where to find an in-home lesson teacher. Unlike many other in-home lesson services or businesses, AMI is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing our students the highest quality music education and serving all sectors of the community. When you choose AMI, you will know that your tuition money goes towards helping the community through our many Outreach Programs -- from providing free music programs to low-income public schools, to providing free music concerts to the senior and developmentally delayed population and everything in between. We believe in fostering well-being and growth of our local communities, and your enrollment in any AMI program will help us continue to do so.

When choosing AMI for in-home lessons you can be rest-assured that you or your child will receive the same quality instruction as our in-school students. All AMI faculty members have full background checks conducted by AMI administration. Additionally, you will always be able to call or come into a school if needed -- unlike many in-home lesson services, where you must place a call to an out-of-state call center! You always have the option on enrolling at an AMI school location for lessons or classes in the future, and all in-home lesson students receive the same opportunities as in-school students including participation in recitals, master classes, educational seminars, Performance Parties, Group Classes and more.

Note: AMI serves the entire Chicago Metro area including the city of Chicago, the North Shore, and all suburbs including, but not limited to: Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Elmhurst, Naperville, Schaumburg, Barrington, Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Western Springs, LaGrange, Dekalb, Glendale Heights, Bloomingdale, Westmont, Bolingbrook, Palos Hills, Oak Lawn, Hickory Hills, Orland Park, Aurora, Warrenville Lombard, Villa Park, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Bartlett, Hoffman Estates, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Glencoe, Evanston, and all Chicago-area suburban towns

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