Let the Old Town School help you start playing a truly American style of music.
The Old Town School is proud to be the home of the largest and most cohesive bluegrass program in the city. Our staff of incredible bluegrass musicians will take your playing to the next level!
Be sure to read the class descriptions to see the needed level of proficiency on your instrument of choice.
Monday or Thursday with Chris Walz or 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
Wednesday or 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 or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday 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 Park - Armitage Ave
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
Tuesday or Wednesday with Chris Walz or Laird Patten
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
Tuesday or 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
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
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 Alton Smith
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Hey Ho and all points in between
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Monday with Colby Maddox or John Huber
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $272 ($252 members)
dig into one of the great American music genres.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Paul Tyler
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $272 ($252 members)
Let's play the good old good ones
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
A fun and rewarding ensemble class for all levels of player
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Mark Mitchell or Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $272 ($252 members)
Let it Shine on you
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Colby Maddox or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $272 ($252 members)
Come join the band
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday with Jordan Wankoff or Sean Colledge
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Get comfortable with the violin, even if you've never played a string instrument before!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday or Thursday with Jordan Wankoff or Sean Colledge
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Begin with the basics of fiddling and learn to play simple tunes in no time.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
This class is the next step between Fiddle 1 and 2. Students get to practice techniques such as rhythm, scale knowledge and other Fiddle 1 skills.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Colby Maddox or Sean Colledge
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
In Fiddle 2, you'll really start feeling the rhythm that defines the fiddle.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Sean Colledge
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Fiddle 2 Repertoire is the next step to Fiddle 3. Practice correct bowing, scale knowledge, and other Fiddle 2 skills.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday with Colby Maddox, Jordan Wankoff or Sean Colledge
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Fiddle 3 is a good place to start for intermediate fiddlers or advanced classical violinists.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Eric Singh with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Let's develop soloing skills over classic repertoire.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Colin Cosgrove
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
If you love the sound of a mandolin but have never played a stringed instrument before, this class if for you.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Learn Mandolin fundamentals like left hand fretting, using a pick, and basic chords and melodies.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Take Mandolin 1 Repertoire if you have experience with a stringed instrument and you are comfortable learning melodies by ear and with tablature.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Colin Cosgrove
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Take Mandolin 2 Repertoire to polish your skills, learn more songs from a variety of traditions and begin learning how to arrange and improvise.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Colin Cosgrove
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
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James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family
