6 SONGWRITING MEMOS for the Current Millennium
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Songwriting
Classes will meet ONLINE this session
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.
Continuing Music Theory
Intermediate
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)
Songwriting: Fundamentals
Beginner
Monday with Charles Kim
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
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday with 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
Tuesday with Steve Dawson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Get motivated and achieve fruition.
Beginning Music Theory
Beginner
Monday with Catherine Norden
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Learn the fundamentals for any instrument or singer.
Your Creative Process: 7 Questions
IntermediateNew!
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.
Home Recording Studio for Singer-Songwriters
IntermediateNew!
Tuesday with Bill Brickey
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Singer-Songwriter 4 Weeks to Fabulous
Intermediate
Thursday with Julia Storke
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
You can do it! on your mark…get ready…set
Songwriting: The Great Songs
Intermediate
Tuesday with Charles Kim
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: 04/26/2021 – 06/20/2021
Monday 03/22/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Sunday 04/04/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/07/21: Open registration
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
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 (including Baritone), Mandolin
Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
