Explore a World of Banjo Bliss!
Our banjo classes are focused on the two styles of Clawhammer and
Bluegrass.
If you are not sure which style to play, try Introduction to the Banjo and get a taste of both in one eight-week class.
Wednesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
For anyone attracted to the 5-string banjo but not sure which style to try first, this is for you!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Begin by using chords to strum simple songs with a technique known as frailing.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Tuesday or Wednesday with Steve Rosen or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Develop stronger left and right hand techniques in frailing and drop-thumb using hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
The first of five classes in the Bluegrass Banjo series that will take you through the techniques needed to play in a bluegrass style.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Now you've got some chords, right hand rolls, and tunes under your fingers, Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire will teach tunes that will strengthen your bluegrass skills.
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Monday with Joshua Guy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Joshua Guy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Joshua Guy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Our private lessons like our group classes run in 8-week sessions, however, you can begin private lessons during any week in the session. Please call our customer service folks at 773.728.6000 to register as private lesson availability is based upon individual teacher schedules.
Lessons are scheduled weekly, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and are available every day of the week at our Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Our experienced and professional faculty will work with you to develop an individualized program that helps you achieve your musical goals.
Stop in at either location or call the front desk at 773.728.6000 to register.
$360 for 30 minutes ($350 for members)
$512 for 45 minutes ($497 for members)
$656 for 60 minutes ($636 for members)
8-week lessons: 08/31/2026 – 10/25/2026
Monday 07/13/26: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/27/26: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/29/26: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/26/2026 – 12/20/2026
Monday 09/21/26: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/05/26: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/07/26: Open registration
8-week lessons: 01/04/2027 – 02/28/2027
Monday 11/16/26: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 11/30/26: Transfer registration
Wednesday 12/02/26: Open registration
8-week lessons: 03/01/2027 – 04/25/2027
Monday 01/25/27: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/08/27: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/10/27: Open registration
8-week lessons: 04/26/2027 – 06/20/2027
Monday 03/22/27: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/05/27: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/07/27: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Greg Cahill »
Banjo
Sean Colledge »
Fiddle, Guitar, Irish Tenor Banjo, Irish Mandolin, Irish Concertina, Cajun Accordion, Clawhammer Banjo
Ryan Fisher »
Banjo, Guitar
Jonas Friddle »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ensembles, Band Coaching, School Partnerships
Paul Kaye »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar
Laird Patten »
Banjo
Chris Walz »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family
