Hip Cat Music School offers private music instruction to all age groups, from beginner to advanced. Services include lessons for all orchestra and band instruments, as well as piano, voice, drums, guitar, bass guitar and ukulele. Located in the heart of historic downtown Bloomington, this award-winning music school provides a peaceful, welcoming, and inclusive environment to experience the joy of making music. Let Hip Cat Music School guide you on your musical journey today! 

Call or text - 309-531-0417

E-mail - hipcatmusicschool@gmail.com

Hip Cat Music School is honored once again to have received the support of our community in The Pantagraph's Best of Readers Choice Awards 2026! We were voted "Best Tutoring Center" and teacher Sara Eckert was voted "Best Tutor".

Hip Cat Music School was also officially recognized as the BEST of 2026 Bloomington Award Winner in the Music School category. An honor based on verified data from Google Reviews, as analyzed and certified by BusinessRate.

Being selected in multiple categories, over the course of six years, is a testament to the skill, dedication and passion for teaching that our teachers possess. They love sharing their knowledge with their students!