Where Young Musicians Begin
Making music.
Making memories.
Introduce your preschooler to the wonderful world of music through play, movement, and hands-on activities! Exploring Music is designed for children ages 3–5 and provides a fun, engaging foundation in the basic concepts of music, helping prepare them for future instrumental study.
Each weekly class includes interactive music games, singing, rhythm activities, movement, ear-training exercises, and a beginner introduction to the piano. Students will develop important musical skills such as steady beat, rhythm, pitch, listening, musical vocabulary, and basic keyboard familiarity—all while building confidence and having fun.
This class is the perfect first step for young musicians and helps create a strong musical foundation before beginning private instrument lessons.
Located in Room 211 at Mattix Music Western Springs
4211 Grand Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558
Park in the main parking lot by the playground and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Go left down the hall all the way to find Room 211.
Key Features of Exploring Music
Our Exploring Music class offers a vibrant and interactive experience where preschoolers can immerse themselves in the world of music. Through a variety of activities, children will develop a strong foundation in musical concepts while having fun.
Engaging Music Games
Piano Exploration
Introduction to Musical Concepts
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Our Dedicated Music Educators
Annie Carlson
Piano & Group Class Instructor with a Bachelor’s of Music over 25 years of teaching experience.
Katie Mattix
Director with a Master’s of Music and over 25 years of music teaching experience.
Class Schedule
Month-to-month classes - Start or end anytime during the school year
Unlimited make-up classes as space allows in Monthly Membership classes
Mondays 2:15-2:45pm
🔄 Monthly Membership
September 14, 2026-May 17, 2027
No class on: October 12, December 21-28, January 18, February 15, March 29
6-Week Session - Park District of La Grange
September 9-October 14, 2026
6-Week Session - Park District of La Grange
October 21-December 2, 2026
No class November 25
🔄 Monthly Membership
September 17, 2026-May 20, 2027
No class on: November 26, December 24, December 31, April 1
Thursdays 6:00-6:30pm
🔄 Monthly Membership
September 17, 2026-May 20, 2027
No class on: November 26, December 24, December 31, April 1
Caregivers
Our classes require caregivers to stay and participate in activities as your child’s assistant. Siblings are welcome to come along and watch on the sidelines.
GAP Kids
If your child is enrolled in the Grand Avenue Preschool program, the music teacher will pick them up and drop them off from their classroom. Caregiver attendance is not required for GAP kids. Be sure to fill out an Activities Form and turn it into the office before your first day of class.
Tuition
🔄 Monthly Membership: $112/month
Your credit card on file will be automatically charged $112 per child on the 1st day of the month through May 1, 2027. Your first payment may be prorated if you sign up in the middle of the month.
Withdraw from classes at any time with 30-days notice emailed to info@mattixmusic.com.
Monthly Membership classes are eligible for unlimited make-up classes as space allows.
Monthly Membership students receive 4 free Guest Passes to share with friends. Invite a buddy to attend class with you anytime!
Park District of La Grange: Starting at $179/session
Register for a 6-week session on Wednesdays through the Park District of La Grange.
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Try Exploring Piano for Kindergarten through 2nd Graders!
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Try Exploring Guitar for kids, teens and adults via the Park District of La Grange!
Group Class Policy
- Students are not required give notice of an absence but please notify your teacher or our office as early as possible to allow for more students to schedule make-up classes in Monthly Membership classes.
- You may schedule unlimited make-up classes as long as there is room in another class time during the semester. Contact our studio office to arrange your make-up class.
- Make-ups or absences will not be refunded and expire at the end of the term or school year.
- In the event of severe weather, for your safety, classes will be canceled.
- Monthly Membership tuition is month-to-month but we require 30-days written notice in order to withdraw. No refunds will be issued during the 30-day notice period.
- Tuition payment will be charged on the 1st day of each month. If payment is not received by the 7th day of the month, students will be unenrolled until the account is paid in full.
- While we do not anticipate issues, Mattix Music Studio teachers reserve the right to excuse children with destructive, aggressive, excessively distracting or disrespectful behavior. Parents with high energy students should consider attending class with their child to assist their behavior as needed. Thank you for your support to make sure our educational environment is fun, welcoming and safe!
- Classes booked through the Park District of La Grange are subject to their policies.
- Classes booked through the Park District of La Grange are not eligible for make-up classes.