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 with Joshua Guy
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
Wednesday with Chris Walz or Laird Patten
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 or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
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)
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
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Alton Smith
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Hey Ho and all points in between
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Monday with Colby Maddox or Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $280 ($260 members)
dig into one of the great American music genres.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 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 · $280 ($260 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 · $280 ($260 members)
Come join the band
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday, Thursday or Sunday with Jordan Wankoff or Sean Colledge
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Get comfortable with the violin, even if you've never played a string instrument before!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday or Sunday with Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Begin with the basics of fiddling and learn to play simple tunes in no time.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 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
Wednesday with Sean Colledge
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 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 · $264 ($244 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, Wednesday or Thursday with Colby Maddox, Jordan Wankoff or Sean Colledge
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 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 Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Get a grip on your pick and work your rhythm chops.
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 Colin Cosgrove
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Learn Mandolin fundamentals like left hand fretting, using a pick, and basic chords and melodies.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Frank Hamilton
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 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 Frank Hamilton
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Colin Cosgrove
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 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 · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Greg Cahill
60 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $95 ($93 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family
