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Workshops

Workshops are special, one-time experiences of music and dance with master teachers at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Low in time commitment but high in artistry, workshops are timely, engaging, and dynamic sessions targeted to serve participants with varied interests and goals.

The typical duration of a one-day workshop is an hour and a half to two hours, but we also offer intensives and multi-day or multi-week options. Workshops costs are dependent on length, specialty, and teaching artist, and some are funded by grants to make them low-cost to you. Each week we host something or someone new, so check back often!

Sat. March 28, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Laying Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor

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Open to All
Program:
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. March 28, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Advanced Djembe Workshop with Michael Taylor

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Advanced
Program: Drumming
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. March 28, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Martha Graham Intro Technique with Julia Schaeffer

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. March 28, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · Online

Bassline Basics for Ukulele Players Workshop: Part 1 with Vanda Kay

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Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. March 28, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Caribbean Dance Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($22 members)
Sat. March 28, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Introduction to the West African Djembe Drum with Michael Taylor

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Open to All
Program: Drumming
$35 ($30 members)
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. March 28, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Bachata Dance Workshop with Denita Inez

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($26 members)
Sun. March 29, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Women Leading Tango with Katie DeSalvo

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. April 04, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Write a Song Like Taylor Swift: An Unlock Your Muse Workshop with Dana Marie

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$45 ($40 members)
Sat. April 04, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Chord Chemistry for All Instruments with Charles Kim

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. April 04, 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Cajun and Zydeco with Louie Stallone

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Tue. April 07, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Bridging the Break: Chest Mix with Nathan Kistler with Nathan Kistler

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Intermediate
Program: Voice
$26 ($21 members)
Fri. April 10, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Neil Young Songbag with Tommi Zender

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. April 11, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

From A Song To A Masterwork In One Session with Corky Siegel

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Open to All
Program:
$100 ($95 members)
Sat. April 11, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Sufjan Stevens, Indie Folk, and the Avant-garde with Alissa Voth

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. April 11, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · Online

Bassline Basics for Ukulele Players Workshop: Part 2 with Vanda Kay

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Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. April 11, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Handpan Workshop 1: Introduction to Handpan (Beginner) with Marshall Greenhouse

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Beginner
Program: Drumming
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 11, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

A Tribute to Fairouz & Dabke Dance Workshop with Mary Mulcahey

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. April 11, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Please, Go To Sleep, Please with Charles Kim

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 11, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

The Listening Party with Victor Garcia

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Open to All
Program: Ensemble
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. April 11, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Washboard Workshop with Barbara Silverman

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Open to All
Program: Drumming
$31 ($26 members)
Sat. April 11, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Handpan Workshop 2: Expanding the Groove (Intermediate) with Marshall Greenhouse

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Intermediate
Program: Drumming
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 11, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · Online

“The Rain Song” by Led Zeppelin with Tommi Zender

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 11, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Drag Queen Back Up Dancing: Bowler Hat Bootcamp with Ethan Kirschbaum

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. April 11, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Karaoke: Up Your Game with Jackie Jasperson with Jackie Jasperson

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$35 ($30 members)
Sun. April 12, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · Online

The Majesty of Open D with Steve Dawson

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Thu. April 16, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Celebrating Justin Townes Earle

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Open to All
Program:
$25 ($18 members)
Fri. April 17, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Wiggleworms Family Hang! with Rose Nadolsky

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
Class is full.
Sat. April 18, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Pedals for Guitarists and More with Charles Kim

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. April 19, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go with Krista Ortgiesen

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. April 19, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Egyptian Folklore: Saidi and Nubian Dance with Erika Ochoa

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. April 19, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Writing Strong Melodies: Songwriting Workshop with Josh Ruebeck with Josh Ruebeck

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$30 ($25 members)
Tue. April 21, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Vowels and the Voice with Nathan Kistler

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Intermediate
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. April 25, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · Online

Bassline Basics for Ukulele Players Workshop: Part 3 with Vanda Kay

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Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. April 25, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Craft Lounge

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Open to All
Program:
Sat. April 25, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Finger Cymbals, Zills or Sagat (Percussion instrument) with Asali Naimah

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 25, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Afro Latin Hip Hop Dance with Dylan Wray

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. April 25, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Queer Song Circle with Nathan Kistler · Josh Ruebeck

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
Sun. April 26, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Spotlight: Using Rhyme & Meter to Make Your Lyrics Shine with Josh Ruebeck

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$30 ($25 members)
Fri. May 01, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Central) · 909 W Armitage Ave

May Day Labor Movement Celebration

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Open to All
Program:
$15 ($10 members)
Sat. May 02, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Introduction to Open Tunings for Guitar with Charles Kim

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Fri. May 08, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Springtime Beatles Songbag with Tommi Zender with Tommi Zender

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. May 09, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Seated Community Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor

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Open to All
Program:
$10 ($10 members)
Sat. May 09, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Community Singing Workshop with Megan Eberhardt

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$36 ($31 members)
Sat. May 09, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Intro to Giordano Technique with Ethan Kirschbaum

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sun. May 10, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · Online

Paul Simon Guitar Style with Steve Dawson

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 16, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Craft Lounge

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Open to All
Program:
Sat. May 16, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Intro to Klezmer Workshop with Chaia

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Open to All
Program: Ensemble
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. May 16, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Singing the Yiddish Folksong with Chaia

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. May 17, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Art of Being through Dance Improvisation with Ayako Kato

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$35 ($28 members)
Sun. May 17, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · Online

Nick Drake Guitar Style with Steve Dawson

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 23, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Laying Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor

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Open to All
Program:
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. May 23, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

The Groove Workshop

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Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. May 30, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Bollywood and South Asian Dance Workshop with Alka Nayyar · Anjali Julka

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. June 06, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Laying Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor

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Open to All
Program:
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. June 27, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Craft Lounge

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Open to All
Program:
Sat. June 27, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Drag Queen Back Up Dancing: Feather Boa Bootcamp with Ethan Kirschbaum

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($26 members)