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Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME)

Therapy clinic · Chicago, Illinois, IL · 1 provider
Allison "Alli" Dunn is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC since 2014) and Director of Music Therapy Programs at the Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME) in Chicago, Illinois, providing individual music therapy, therapeutic classroom music groups, and an inclusive Buddy Band ensemble for children with and without disabilities, from infants through school age. The practice offers in-person and virtual sessions on a private-pay basis with financial aid available.

About this clinic

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Website
chimemusic.org
Conditions treated
not provided attestation
Services
Individual music therapy, Therapeutic classroom music groups, Buddy Band (inclusive beginner ensemble), Early childhood teaching artistry, Instrument lessons, Free consultation
Insurances accepted
private pay, financial aid / sliding scale
Ages served
infants, early childhood / PreK, school age, all ages (per practice)
Telehealth
Yes
Locations
Chicago, Illinois
Approach
Focuses on active music-making, child-led strategies, and neurodiversity-affirming practices as supports for individuals' existing strengths; emphasizes meaningful rapport, diverse repertoire, and "a healthy dash of silliness."
Leadership
Alli Dunn — Director of Therapeutic Model Programs
Providers
Corinne Clark — Music Therapist
Renee Drew — Music Therapist, Voice and Ukulele Instructor
Grant Hales — Music Therapist
Ryan Rothstein — Music Therapist
David Andrews — Piano Instructor
Samara McDermid — Piano and Voice Instructor
Michelle Tapp — Piano Instructor
Zoe Douthit — Cello Instructor
Janice Lee — Violin Instructor
Karen Szczech — Violin Instructor
Scott Dankert — Voice Instructor
Derek Tilton — Guitar, Ukulele, and Voice Instructor
Founded
1981
Highlights
Founded 1981; serves nearly 3,300 children annually; 26 partner organizations including 17 Chicago Public Elementary schools; approximately 35% of students have diverse learning abilities; over 70% of students are economically disadvantaged

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Allison Dunn
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