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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!

Thu. February 26, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Bridging the Break: Vocal Workshop with Nathan Kistler with Nathan Kistler

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Intermediate
Program: Voice
$26 ($21 members)
Fri. February 27, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Free Friday Family Jam! with Max Berg

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Guitar
Fri. February 27, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Old Town School Songbook Jam with Chris Walz · Michael Miles

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Open to All
Program: Ensemble
Sat. February 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:
Class is full.
Sat. February 28, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Piedmont Blues Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Andy Cohen

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. February 28, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Dabke Dance Workshop with Mary Mulcahey

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. February 28, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

I Know How to Write a Song: A Songwriting Workshop for Kids with Caro Granner

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Songwriting
$50 ($40 members)
Sat. February 28, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Rev. Gary Davis's Buck Dance Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Andy Cohen

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. March 01, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

FREE Family Dance Community Jam with Katie DeSalvo

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Dance
Sun. March 01, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘80s & ‘90s Dance Party with MarChello Lee

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sun. March 01, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Workshop: Finding Your Inner Voice

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Open to All
Program: Fiddle & Cello
$45 ($40 members)
Sun. March 01, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Queer Song Circle with Nathan Kistler · Josh Ruebeck

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
Sun. March 01, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

String Band Jam

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Open to All
Program: Ensemble
Mon. March 02, 8:35 PM – 9:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Irish Step Dance Beginner Workshop - Reel with Cheryl Ziemba

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. March 07, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Argh! Barre Chords! with Charles Kim

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. March 08, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

International Women’s Day Jam with Julia Storke · Alicia Lees

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Open to All
Program: Voice
Tue. March 10, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Queer As Folk: Finding Your Voice with Nathan Kistler

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Open to All
Program: Voice
Fri. March 13, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · Online

Ukulele Workshop: Twisted Love Songs Part 2 with Vanda Kay

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Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. March 14, 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. March 14, 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. March 14, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Dance Pop Icons with Emily Zouras

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. March 14, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Harmony Heaven Workshop with Barbara Silverman

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$31 ($26 members)
Sun. March 15, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

The Groove Workshop

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Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sun. March 15, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Abanico Flamenco with Maya Tatiana

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
$103 ($83 members)
Tue. March 17, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Day Off Wiggleworms

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$15 ($15 members)
Sat. March 21, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Craft Lounge

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Open to All
Program:
Sat. March 21, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Fiercely Feminine Dance Workshop with Asali Naimah

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. March 21, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Lilith Fair Sing-Along with Carey Farrell

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. March 21, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Melodies, Bass Runs and Riffs for Guitarists with Charles Kim

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. March 22, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go with Krista Ortgiesen

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. March 22, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

A Dolly Parton Dance Celebration: The “9 to 5” Symphony with Erika Ochoa

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
$26 ($21 members)
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, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Women Pioneers in Rock & Blues Guitar: Play & Time Travel! with Nikki O’Neill

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$35 ($30 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, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Screaming Vengeance of Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Guitar with Charles Kim

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$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) · 4544 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, 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, 1:30 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)
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
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)
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)
$30 ($25 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)
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)
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)