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 Heitor Garcia
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Explore the rhythms like of Samba, Baião, Bossa Nova, xote, maracatú and Frevo.
Sunday with Carlos Cornier
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Wednesday or Sunday with Michael Taylor
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Discover the fun playing the djembe! No experience necessary.
Sunday with Michael Taylor
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Embody the poly rhythms of West Africa playing djembe, dundun and bells.
Monday with Joel Styzens
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Thursday with Joel Styzens
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Saturday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Tuesday with Mike Austin
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
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.
$288 for 30 minutes ($278 for members)
$416 for 45 minutes ($401 for members)
$536 for 60 minutes ($516 for members)
8-week lessons: 10/28/2019 – 12/22/2019
Monday 09/23/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/07/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/09/19: Open registration
8-week lessons: 01/06/2020 – 03/01/2020
Monday 11/18/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 12/02/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 12/04/19: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Mike Austin »
Percussion, Bodhran
Wendi Freeman »
Drum Kit, Percussion
Heitor Garcia »
Brazilian Percussion, Brazilian Drum Kit
Marshall Greenhouse »
Drum Kit, Percussion
Lenny Marsh »
Drummers, Drum Kit
Tim Mulvenna »
Percussion, Drum Kit
Charles Rumback »
Piano, Drum Kit, Percussion
David Sims »
Drum Kit, Big Drummers, Percussion
Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Guitar, Percussion, Piano
