If you are rekindling your love of an old instrument, consider why you paused in the first place. Too busy? There is no rule that says lessons need to be a certain length or frequency, and we want to make sure scheduling is accessible to everyone. No the right instrument or music style? We encourage all students to try as many instruments and instructors as they want until they find what is the right fit for them. We also offer inexpensive student instrument rentals so you can try different instruments without the big investment. Lessons too expensive? The Shedd offers need-based financial aid to ensure money is not a barrier to any student. We also offer semi-private lessons so you can split the lesson with a friend or family member, and flexible scheduling that can help music lessons fit into any budget.

Do you have a younger student interested in music, but you aren’t sure where to start? The Music Box offers beginning music theory, note reading, and piano skills, along with hands-on experience with a variety of instruments. Students get to try out a number of instruments and songs, which can help them discover what instrument is one they want to study further.

If you already play, but are interested in learning new music styles, give Mariachi del Shedd a try! Open to teens and adults, Mariachi del Shedd offers a beginning and advanced class throughout the term. Perfect for anyone looking to add a new genre to their repertoire while having fun and getting to be part of a performance group as well.

Whatever you are looking for, The Shedd Music School has an option that will help you continue on your music-making journey.

The E. Y. Harburg Academy's WINTER REVUE 2022 is a high school training program designed to aspiring performers with intensive skill building in the fundamental areas of acting, voice, and dance towards the pursuit of their craft. This winter's Revue, Beautiful Morning, celebrates the work of the legendary songwriting team of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II. Read more...

Music Box provides a beginning foundation in music education with hands-on explorations of different instruments, songs and musical styles to help students discover the right “fit” for their musical interests and pick a favorite instrument for further study.

This year there are 4 sections of The Music Box, all limited to 15 students, and full-term enrollment: two 1 hour sections which meet 2x per week ((Mon/Wed, 4:30-5:25 pm) and ((Tue/Thu, 4:30-5:25 pm), and two 1 1/2 hour sections called Music Box Plus which meet 2x per week ((Mon/Wed, 3:00-4:25 pm) and ((Tue/Thu, 3:00-4:25 pm).

Join Fernell López and Eugene’s Mariachi del Shedd. This Winter again offers 2 sections of Mariachi del Shedd, the first designed especially for new members (Tue 4:30-6pm) alongside our longstanding advanced Mariachi (Fri 4:30-6pm).