Continuing Music Theory
Intermediate
Monday with Catherine Norden
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Things are gonna get real interesting soon.
Songwriting
Classes for the session beginning the week of October 26, 2020 will meet ONLINE.
Express Yourself
Our program addresses this craft on many levels from beginners to folks who have approached this art form for years. Our teachers are skilled, experienced, and full of inspiration.
Why bother writing songs?
Creative expression is good for you and good for the universe. Expressing yourself musically and searching for your truths and motivations makes you a more compassionate person and pours positive energy back into the universe.
New to songwriting? Songwriting: Fundamentals is a great place to start.
Songwriting: Fundamentals
Beginner
Tuesday with Steve Dawson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Own the keys that will unlock the songs within you.
Songwriting: Continuing Work
Intermediate
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday with Charles Kim, Steve Dawson or Deanna Devore
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Expand the range of your self-expression through songs.
Finish Your Damn Songs!
Intermediate
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
6 SONGWRITING MEMOS for the Current Millennium
IntermediateNew!
Wednesday with Sue Demel
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Beginning Music Theory
Beginner
This and other musicianship classes are offered in rotation through the year. If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Songwriter's Circle ONLINE with Daniel Connolly
WorkshopOpen to All
Friday with Daniel Connolly
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $12 ($10 members)
Give and get feedback on original music.
Emcee Skool: Hip Hop Lyricism and Performance
Open to All
90 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Eureka! Refining Your Songs with Robbie Fulks
WorkshopOpen to AllNew!
Tuesday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 2 weeks · $100 ($95 members)
Mary Gauthier Workshops: Songwriting Toolkit Series
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Thursday with Staff
120 minutes · Once a week for 3 weeks · $200 ($200 members)
Mary Gauthier: Accessing Universal Truth and Generating Empathy in Song
WorkshopOpen to AllNew!
Thursday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $50 ($45 members)
Singer-Songwriter 4 Weeks to Fabulous
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Songwriting Games
IntermediateNew!
Wednesday with Andrea Bunch
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Fun and games where everyone's a winner.
Songwriting Insights with Robbie Fulks
WorkshopOpen to AllNew!
Tuesday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $40 ($35 members)
Songwriting: The Great Songs
Intermediate
Tuesday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
A Peter Himmelman Songwriting Workshop: Write Better, Faster, and More
WorkshopOpen to AllNew!
Sunday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $40 ($35 members)
Songwriting with Open Tunings
Intermediate
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Private Lesson Options
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.
8-week Session Prices
$296 for 30 minutes ($286 for members)
$424 for 45 minutes ($409 for members)
$544 for 60 minutes ($524 for members)
Session & Registration Dates
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
Teachers
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Liz Chidester »
Ukulele, Wiggleworms Program, Voice, Piano, Guitar, School Partnerships
Steve Dawson »
Guitar, Songwriting
Sue Demel »
Songwriting, Voice
Deanna Devore »
Guitar, Songwriting
Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele, Mandolin
Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
