Why Choose Us

WHY CHOOSE
TWELVE TONE

Twelve Tone has crafted a distinctive musical adventure that consistently delivers. Our students experience genuine advancements. By harnessing the power of learning science, we've designed an engaging, gamified method for music instruction.

Choosing the right music school matters. That’s why we offer a free trial lesson so you can experience our teaching style, meet our instructors, and see your child engaged and excited. No credit card required — just a chance to make sure Twelve Tone is the right fit for your family.

Kids learn better when they learn together. Our group-based Labs help students stay motivated, build confidence, and develop real musical skills through collaboration and guided instruction. Parents love seeing their child grow not just as a musician, but as a confident performer.

We make music lessons simple for busy families. Flexible scheduling, clear communication, and structured programs mean less stress and more progress. From enrollment to performance, we’ve designed everything to be easy, organized, and parent-friendly.

Our modern approach blends in-person instruction with smart technology that keeps parents informed and students engaged. Flexible lesson options make it easy to fit music education into your family’s schedule without sacrificing quality or consistency.
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Our Programs

At Twelve Tone, we have developed unique programs for students as young as 15 months old through adult. Kicking things off with our playful introduction to music through Tony Tones and Little Tones advancing to our innovative lab classes, and culminating in our premier band experience, Pro Tones.

Littles

TINY TONES

Ages 1.5 - 3

LITTLE TONES

Ages 4-5

Labs

GUITAR LAB

Ages 6-17

Drum LAB

Ages 6-17

Piano LAB

Ages 6-17

Rock and Roll

PRIVATES

Ages 5+

ROCK BAND

Ages 8+

VOCALS

Ages 6+

MODERN MUSIC EDUCATION

Twelve Tone was born from founder John Lonergan's frustration with finding quality, engaging music lessons that actually worked. After revolutionizing swim education with Big Blue Swim School, John turned his attention to an industry desperately in need of transformation: music education.

A HUGE STEP FORWARD

The traditional music lesson experience has been chaotic and inaccessible for too long. At Twelve Tone, we've streamlined scheduling, curated exceptional instructors, and built systems that make progress visible and measurable—not mysterious.

MAKING IT FUN & EFFECTIVE

Most importantly, we've proven that music lessons can be accessible, easy to maintain, genuinely enjoyable, and actually effective in building real musical skills.

WE THOUSANDS PARENTS

We're not done yet, but we're proud of how far we've come in making music education work the way it should: for students, for families, and for the joy of music itself.

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About Twelve Tone

The Twelve Tone Labs initiative is revolutionizing music education, empowering children with skills that last a lifetime. This worry-free approach benefits both children and their parents, making it a transformative experience for the whole family.

We Live and Work in Glenview, IL

Little Tones builds the foundation for musical success. This engaging group class focuses on the essential building blocks every young musician needs—rhythm, tempo, pitch recognition, and basic music theory—in a fun, pressure-free environment.

Twelve TOne Glenview Rd

Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for behind the wheel sessions is available for those students living in

  • 60134, 60510, 60174 and 60175 zip codes! We also pick up at Geneva HS, Batavia HS, St. Charles East HS and St. Charles North HS.

TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS OF LOCAL MUSICIANS SINCE 2013!

Our innovative music programs offer a fun, collaborative learning experience that sets us apart from traditional schools. With small-group jam sessions, creative learning methods, and flexible lesson schedules, Twelve Tone Music School is proud to support and inspire young musicians across the North Shore.

50+

Small-Squad Jam Bands

90%+

Student Success Rate

3,000+

Happy Young Musicians

100+

Instruments

What people are Saying

The Twelve Tone Labs initiative is revolutionizing music education, empowering children with skills that last a lifetime. This worry-free approach benefits both children and their parents, making it a transformative experience for the whole family.

Book a Trial Class Now