Maestro & Mi Music Academy

The Enrichment Center of the Illinois ValleyMusic Suite 408 is the enrichment center of the Illinois Valley. We provide quality instruction at a moderate price to students of all ages, ethnic and economic backgrounds. Individualized one-to-one lessons or group instruction will provide you and your child(ren) the opportunity to achieve mastery in both realms. Through a comprehensive curriculum which includes individual and group instruction, classes, ensembles and performances/exhibits, Music Suite 408 fosters the love of music and the arts, nurtures creative talent, and educates students in the discipline of the arts a discipline that benefits all areas of learning throughout lifeMUSIC:Music Suite 408 offers a wide array of degreed music instruction for all ages: Piano Woodwinds Strings Voice Brass Guitar Percussion* Early Childhood Programs with Registered Suzuki Instructors* Family centered early childhood music classes for babies through 5ART* Art classes at the Paintbox gallery. Free monthly art exhibits featuring the work of local artists on the first Friday of the month 6:30-8:30pm January through May and September through DecemberLITERATURE Society of Young Inklings (literature and creative writing programs for budding authors) Mentorships * Giant Steps Junior Book Club (Grades 1-3; 4-8)* Little Free LibraryACADEMICS Mindboosters Clubhouse ~ TutoringEVENTSThe Westclox Fine Arts Factory is a 2200 sq ft event and performance space that can be rented out for birthday parties, bridal showers, Girls Night Out painting parties; performances and more. Space capacity: 100 seated, 150 standing. Wenger platform stage on north side of space. Full size refrigerator and utility space for clean up. Catering is available from a number of recommended local establishing. All catering has easy loan-in through back entrance. Music Suite 408 does not provide house or event crew.We host monthly public painting classes for...

Maestro & Mi Music Academy has devoted, degreed, and experienced instructors to help develop your child's personal, social, creative and artistic skills and abilities. The effects from the arts experienced by students included an intensified sense of enjoyment and fulfillment and an increase in knowledge and skills associated with the art forms. The skills learned through the discipline of music transfer to academic skills, communication skills, and cognitive skills that are useful in several ways.