Since its origin in 1909, VanderCook College of Music has been an independent, degree-granting institution, located at Chicago, Illinois. It is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College has the skills, techniques and insights to teach and inspire music to students of all ages. Here students can learn to play and teach 17 instruments in the band and orchestra, also learn piano, conducting, composition, arranging, and even instrument repair.