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.
Monday with Joshua Guy
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
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)
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
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
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)
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 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 Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Chris Walz
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 Park - Armitage Ave
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)
Wednesday with Laird Patten
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
Monday with Joshua Guy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
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)
Monday with Joshua Guy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Dan Mulvihill
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday or Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
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.
$346 for 30 minutes ($336 for members)
$495 for 45 minutes ($480 for members)
$635 for 60 minutes ($615 for members)
8-week lessons: 04/28/2025 – 06/22/2025
Monday 03/24/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/07/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/09/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/23/2025 – 08/17/2025
Monday 05/19/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/02/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/04/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/01/2025 – 10/26/2025
Monday 07/14/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/28/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/30/25: 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
