Brazilian Percussion Technique
Open to All
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Discover and explore rhythms from around the globe.
The Old Town School of Folk Music's group drumming programming invites you to discover and explore the rhythms and traditions of world cultures in a supportive learning environment that engages you in self-discovery and learning through experience. Teachers take care to impart the language, lifestyle, and learning modes associated with their instrument and repertoire.
Sunday with Carlos Cornier
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Carlos Cornier
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday or Sunday with Michael Taylor
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Discover the fun playing the djembe! No experience necessary.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Michael Taylor
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Embody the poly rhythms of West Africa playing djembe, dundun and bells.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Joel Styzens
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Joel Styzens
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Joshua Guy
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Mike Austin
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Mike Austin
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 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.
$336 for 30 minutes ($326 for members)
$480 for 45 minutes ($465 for members)
$616 for 60 minutes ($596 for members)
8-week lessons: 01/02/2023 – 02/26/2023
Monday 11/14/22: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 11/28/22: Transfer registration
Wednesday 11/30/22: Open registration
8-week lessons: 02/27/2023 – 04/23/2023
Monday 01/23/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/06/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/08/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 04/24/2023 – 06/18/2023
Monday 03/20/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/03/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/05/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/19/2023 – 08/13/2023
Monday 05/15/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Tuesday 05/30/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 05/31/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 08/28/2023 – 10/22/2023
Monday 07/10/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/24/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/26/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/23/2023 – 12/17/2023
Monday 09/18/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/02/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/04/23: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Mike Austin »
Percussion, Bodhran
Heitor Garcia »
Brazilian Percussion, Brazilian Drum Kit
Marshall Greenhouse »
Drum Kit, Percussion
Lenny Marsh »
Drummers, Drum Kit
Tim Mulvenna »
Percussion, Drum Kit
David Sims »
Drum Kit, Big Drummers, Percussion
Tom Sorich »
Drum Kit
Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Guitar, Percussion, Piano
