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

Join The People's Music School!

Interested in joining The People’s Music School for the 2025-26 school year? Head to our registration page to fill out an interest form and attend an upcoming 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.

One of the only music schools of its kind.

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.

GET INVOLVED

Attend an upcoming event!

View our event schedule and join us at an upcoming community event or concert.

EVENTS

Join our Associate Board!

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

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Volunteer with TPMS!

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

GET IN TOUCH

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

PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHTS

IN THE NEWS

APRIL 2025

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

SEPTEMBER 2024

High Quality, Tuition-Free Music Education

FEBRUARY 2024

Jennifer Surprises Tuition-Free Chicago Music School with $10,000

“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.”