Old Town School of Folk Music

Square Roots Music Lineup Announced!: The Old Town School and our festival partner the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce are happy to announce the music lineup for the Square Roots Festival! Come out for performances by Sidi Touré, Waco Brothers, Ezra Furman, and many more! Click here for the full list. Expect an exciting and eclectic mix of music and dance, food and craft beer. It's going to be a ton of summer fun for the whole family, the whole neighborhood, and the whole city.; More Info

4- & 8-Week Kids' Classes: Time flies when we're having fun! Registration is open for our next session of classes (beginning the week of June 25th) for continuing students. New student registration opens on May 21st.; Here are some suggestions. Dance & Movement: Kangaroos or Yoga for Kids. For artists: Comics. For musicians: Young Voices, Fiddle 1 - Tween, Little Drummers, Big Drummers or Youth Mariachi Ensemble. And so many more!; Some classes can be joined at any time during the session.; All Kids Classes | Wiggleworms Classes

It's Still Not too Late!: Classes have started, but some classes can still be joined if there's space. Call or stop by our front desk to register.; We have tons of great classes for adults in guitar, fiddle, banjo, voice, percussion, and more! Kids' classes, too!; Adult Classes | All Kids' Classes
Guitar | Dance | Art | Ensembles

Festival of Aloha: May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month and what better way to celebrate than with our first ever Festival of Aloha! Join us for a 4 day multi-faceted festival celebrating the Pacific Arts with concerts, workshops, and much more.; More Info on Concerts

Glen Phillips with Jonathan Kingham: Tonight! Glen Phillips writes songs with heart, spirit, and delectable hooks. The front man for Toad the Wet Sprocket, Phillips has sold more than three million records, but "the purity and sincerity that made [Toad] a hit are still at work." - Paste Magazine; More Info | Buy Tickets

Songs Of The Session: This session, we're playing "Titanic" and "C.C. Rider." Click here to hear the songs and for the charts, then play along!; More Info

Workshops: Workshops are a terrific way to study something new! Our faculty and special visitors showcase one-time-only specialties, trials of new class ideas, and extensions of our classes. Low commitment. Low cost. Give one a try!; Browse all Workshops

OLD TOWN SCHOOL BLOGS

BAU'S BLAUG

The latest news from the Big Cheese - Executive Director, Bau Graves

Paul Tyler convenes

FIDDLE CLUB of the WORLD

the Chicago Chapter

Letters home from Old Town School adventures