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Kids Piano Classes

Play piano and build a forever foundation for making music!

Students in Old Town School's Kids Piano classes learn to play through engaging hands-on activities, visual art, movement, songs, and musical games. Energized, creative, and intuitive, our teaching artists develop thoughtful learning experiences that build a strong foundation of playing technique, music theory, and musicality. The Old Town School way is open, understanding, and imaginative. Our Kids Piano teachers are skilled pianists and professional musicians passionate about staying current with best teaching practices and passing on the art of playing piano. In tune with each child's own dreams and imaginings, our piano teachers create safe, nurturing classrooms; build caring relationships with families; and welcome young pianists into the whole musical experience of the Old Town School. We hope that experiencing our piano program inspires a life of music making.

Kids Piano Explorers: 5 - 7

Beginner

Thursday, Saturday or Sunday with Libby Apley or Xadie James

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $231 ($211 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Kids Piano: 4 - 5 years

Beginner

Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday with Maryanne Johnson, Elaine Moore, Emily Weber, Cassie Fox, Henry Altenberg, Lydia Martin, Will Fancher, Meghan Kessel, Chloe Guerra, Abigail Lyons, Carolina Gomez Jimenez or Jordan Paine

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $330 ($310 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Kids Piano: 5 - 7 years

Beginner

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Sunday with Cassie Fox, Henry Altenberg, Will Fancher, Meghan Kessel, Chloe Guerra, Carolina Gomez Jimenez or Xadie James

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 16 weeks  ·  $660 ($620 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Kids Piano: 6 - 8 years

Beginner

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Sunday with Maryanne Johnson, Elaine Moore, Emily Weber, Cassie Fox, Henry Altenberg, Lydia Martin, Will Fancher, Meghan Kessel, Abigail Lyons, Carolina Gomez Jimenez or Jordan Paine

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 16 weeks  ·  $660 ($620 members)

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Little Piano Explorers

Beginner

Thursday or Sunday with Carolina Gomez Jimenez or Xadie James

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $215 ($195 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Youth Piano Lab - 1

Beginner

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday with Emily Weber, Colin Kolasny, Libby Apley, Abigail Lyons or Amanda Payne

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $231 ($211 members)

Combo Level

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Youth Piano Lab - 2

Beginner

Wednesday or Sunday with Colin Kolasny, Abigail Lyons or Amanda Payne

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $231 ($211 members)

in The Piano Lab

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Youth Piano Lab - 3

Intermediate

Tuesday or Sunday with Colin Kolasny or Abigail Lyons

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $231 ($211 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

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

$336 for 30 minutes ($326 for members)

$480 for 45 minutes ($465 for members)

$616 for 60 minutes ($596 for members)


Session & Registration Dates

8-week lessons: 10/28/2024 – 12/22/2024

Monday 09/23/24: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 10/07/24: Transfer registration

Wednesday 10/09/24: Open registration

8-week lessons: 01/06/2025 – 03/02/2025

Monday 11/18/24: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 12/02/24: Transfer registration

Wednesday 12/04/24: Open registration

8-week lessons: 03/03/2025 – 04/27/2025

Monday 01/27/25: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 02/10/25: Transfer registration

Wednesday 02/12/25: Open registration

8-week lessons: 04/28/2025 – 06/22/2025

Monday 03/24/25: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 04/07/25: Transfer registration

Wednesday 04/09/25: Open registration


Teachers

Click for teacher profiles and schedules

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Henry Altenberg »
Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Electric Bass

Libby Apley »
Piano, Guitar

Mike Brauer »
Voice, Piano, Recorder

John Erickson »
Piano

Chloe Guerra »
Kids' Piano
Young Voices

Jeffrey Hunter »
Piano

Nathan Hunter »
Accordion, Piano

Xadie James »
Piano, Bass, Guitar, Cello

Jackie Jasperson »
Voice, Piano

Oscar Jasso »
Piano, Keyboard, Synth

Vanda Kay »
Ukulele, Piano, Electric Bass, Theory

Katie Klocke »
Fiddle, Violin, Piano

Colin Kolasny »
Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass

Karolyn Kuehner »
Piano

Lexie Levy »
Piano, Songwriting, Voice, Theory, Transcription

Julia Mendiolea »
Guitar, Bass, Piano

Renee Nanzer »
Piano, Voice

Maddie Ring »
Fiddle, Wiggleworms, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Voice

Isaiah Sanderman »
Piano, Saxophone

Temple Schultz »
Voice, Piano, Songwriting

Alton Smith »
Piano

Thomas Winthrop Stevens »
Piano

Julia Storke »
Piano, Voice, School Partnerships

Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Piano, Percussion, Guitar

Andrew Wilkins »
Piano