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 · $206 ($186 members)
Sunday with Michael Taylor
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Discover the fun playing the djembe! No experience necessary.
Sunday with Michael Taylor
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Embody the poly rhythms of West Africa playing djembe, dundun and bells.
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 · $206 ($186 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 · $206 ($186 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.
$296 for 30 minutes ($286 for members)
$424 for 45 minutes ($409 for members)
$544 for 60 minutes ($524 for members)
8-week lessons: 10/26/2020 – 12/20/2020
Monday 09/21/20: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/05/20: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/07/20: 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
Charles Rumback »
Piano, Drum Kit, Percussion
David Sims »
Drum Kit, Big Drummers, Percussion
Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Guitar, Percussion, Piano
