Banjo Classes

Introduction to the Banjo

Thursday with Chris Walz

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 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

Clawhammer Banjo 1

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Clawhammer Banjo 2

Tuesday with Dan Mulvihill

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Go beyond the basics with Clawhammer techniques such as drop-thumbing, while playing more challenging songs and fiddle tunes.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Clawhammer Banjo 3

Tuesday or Thursday with Steve Rosen or Dan Mulvihill

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 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

Advanced Clawhammer Banjo Techniques

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Bluegrass Banjo 1

Thursday with Chris Walz

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 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 Park - Armitage Ave

Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Bluegrass Banjo 2

Wednesday with Laird Patten

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Bluegrass Banjo 2 Repertoire

Tuesday with Chris Walz

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Master advanced songs and build up the skills you have learned since Bluegrass Banjo 1.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Bluegrass Banjo 3

Thursday with Chris Walz

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Put all the pieces together - the right hand rolls and changing them inside of one measure, back up and fill in licks, and vamping positions with chops and rolls.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Banjo 1

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Banjo 2

Monday with Joshua Guy

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Banjo 3

Monday with Joshua Guy

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Two-Finger Banjo 1

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Clawhammer Banjo 2 Repertoire

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Clawhammer Banjo Artistry

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 4 weeks  ·  $128 ($108 members)

Bluegrass Banjo 4: Earl Scruggs New Treasures

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)