Des Plaines School of Music

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Recognized as a top 3 music school in Illinois based on Google reviews

Studies show that children who participate in structured activities like music lessons during summer break return to school with sharper focus and enhanced learning capabilities.
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Des Plaines School of Music We offer private music lessons in Guitar, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Drums, Voice, Clarinet and Flute .

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3 teachers from our staff sing regularly with the Chicago Symphony Chorus,
Eileen Bora and Paul Thompson, (pictured) and Micah Dingler.

The Des Plaines School of Music has offered music lessons to our community for over 15 years with world class musicians like these 3. Start your musical journey off right.
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Scientists have found that just one year of music lessons can actually reshape a child’s brain. Unlike regular schoolwork, learning an instrument activates both sides of the brain at once, strengthening connections linked to language, memory, and reading skills. It’s essentially a full-brain workout.
But the benefits don’t stop there. Music training also boosts focus, emotional control, and discipline. Even short-term exposure has been linked to faster processing speed and measurable IQ improvements.
In other words, picking up an instrument doesn’t just teach music… it rewires how kids think, learn, and understand the world around them.

Playing an instrument requires the brain to simultaneously process visual information (reading notation), auditory feedback (listening to the sound), and fine motor movements (moving fingers or hands). This constant “cross-talk” strengthens connections between different brain regions, particularly the auditory-motor network.
Musical training has also been shown to increase the size and density of the corpus callosum, the bridge of white matter connecting the left and right hemispheres. This leads to faster and more efficient communication across the entire brain.
Long-term practice also results in structural changes, such as increased gray matter volume (neuronal cell bodies) in areas responsible for motor control and auditory processing. It also promotes white matter plasticity, increasing the speed and efficiency of nerve impulse transmission.
Repeatedly practicing a skill reinforces frequently used synapses and prunes away unused ones, making neural pathways more efficient over time.
This enhanced neural connectivity has several benefits. Musicians often demonstrate superior skills in planning, problem-solving, and multitasking because their brains are constantly engaged in real-time decision-making and error correction.
Playing an instrument also boosts working memory (the ability to hold and manipulate information) and long-term memory. Musicians have shown up to 40% improvement in memory-related tasks compared to non-musicians.
Because music and language share overlapping neural pathways, musical training can enhance verbal fluency, reading comprehension and second language acquisition.
Building “cognitive reserve” through music helps the brain remain resilient against age-related decline. Research suggests that musicians may have a lower risk of developing dementia and can better maintain mental sharpness in later life.
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“My daughter left your school with enthusiasm pouring out of her. It was precious and the teacher made an instant connection with her. Thank you!!!”
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