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.
This class is offered on a rotating basis with Beginning Music Theory 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)
Monday, Tuesday or Sunday with Charles Kim or Deanna Devore
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Own the keys that will unlock the songs within you.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday with Steve Dawson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Expand the range of your self-expression through songs.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online
Tuesday with Steve Dawson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Get motivated and achieve fruition.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Catherine Norden
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Learn the fundamentals for any instrument or singer.
Location: Online
Friday with Daniel Connolly
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $12 ($10 members)
Give and get feedback on original music.
Location: Online
Tuesday with Bill Brickey
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Location: Online
Saturday with Celia Rose
120 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $$30 ($25 members)
Get the lowdown on how it's done.
Location: Online
Thursday with Steve Levitt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 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.
$296 for 30 minutes ($286 for members)
$424 for 45 minutes ($409 for members)
$544 for 60 minutes ($524 for members)
8-week lessons: 06/21/2021 – 08/15/2021
Monday 05/17/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 05/31/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/02/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 08/30/2021 – 10/24/2021
Monday 07/12/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/26/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/28/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/25/2021 – 12/19/2021
Monday 09/20/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/04/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/06/21: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
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 (including Baritone), Mandolin
Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
