Otsfm logo

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 29, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Queer As Folk: Finding Your Voice

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. March 29, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Song Structure as a Storytelling Device: A Songwriting Workshop with Kacie Swierk

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. March 29, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Vocal Workshop: Keeping Your Voice Healthy

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$45 ($40 members)
Sat. March 29, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Discovering A Cappella Harmony with the New Tradition Chorus

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. March 29, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Latin Body Movement with Denita and Julia

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sat. March 29, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Melodies, Bass Runs and Riffs for Guitarists

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. March 30, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Contemporary Improvisation & Phrasework

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. March 30, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
Class is full.
Sun. March 30, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

The Melodic Approach to Clawhammer Banjo with Ken Perlman

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Banjo
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. March 30, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Piano Duets

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Piano
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. March 30, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Ukulele Fingerstyle: Chord/Melody Workshop

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($25 members)
Mon. March 31, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Bridging the Break: Vocal Workshop with Nathan Kistler

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Mon. March 31, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

The Three Elements of Ballet with Sandra Adrian

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$15 ($12 members)
Wed. April 02, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Sat. April 05, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Finding Your Voice: Breath Control

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$45 ($40 members)
Sat. April 05, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Rounds, Partsongs, and Cannons

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. April 05, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Youth Pop-Up Choir

[more info]

Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Voice
Sun. April 06, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Practical Music Theory for Ukulele Workshop

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($25 members)
Mon. April 07, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Vowels and the Voice

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. April 12, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Laying Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor

Join sound meditation facilitator Jay Taylor for an experience in sound. Settle into the space with light guided breathwork and the setting of intention. Find a place of comfort as the powerful frequencies of the crystal singing bowls and percussion interact with your cellular structure and brain state to elicit your experience. Allow your journey to unfold as you practice the art of acceptance, utilize the tool of breath to navigate points of resistance, and ultimately arrive into a state of deep relaxation. No skills, abilities, or beliefs are required to participate and/or benefit from this experience. After completing a 10 year teaching career working with students with disabilities Jay transitioned into the world of sound meditation. Over the past 5 years he has facilitated nearly 2,000 meditation experiences using a variety of healing instruments including singing bowls, gongs, drums, rattles, flutes, electronics, and field recordings. In 2020 Jay partnered with the Ahimsa Yoga Studios to co-found the Ahimsa School of Sound Healing of which he is the Director and curriculum creator. It is Jay’s mission to demystify meditation and support participants in not only reaching deep states of relaxation, but in developing a deeper connection to their own potential and intuition. [more info]

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

Bridging the Break: Vocal Workshop with Nathan Kistler

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. April 12, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Western Line Dancing

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. April 12, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Community Singing Workshop with Megan Eberhardt

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. April 12, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Honky Tonkin’ Country Two Steppin Basic Workshop with Louie Stallone

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 12, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 909 W Armitage Ave

Music for Milestones: A Music Experience for Neurodivergent Kiddos

[more info]

Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 12, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Strumming Secrets for Ukulele and Guitar

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 12, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Intro to Burlesque with Sunny Haelstorm

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. April 12, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Swing Dance Workshop

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. April 13, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Bollywood with Mr. Naach

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($28 members)
Sun. April 13, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Voguing with Fabulous Freddie

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. April 13, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. April 13, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Ukulele Fingerstyle: Pop and Rock Fingerpicking Patterns

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. April 13, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

String Band Jam

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Ensemble
Mon. April 14, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Rounds, Partsongs, and Cannons

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. April 19, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Vowels and the Voice

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. April 19, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Intro to Music Theory Through the Songs of Prince

[more info]

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

Dabke Dance Workshop

[more info]

Program:
$25 ($20 members)
Mon. April 21, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Queer As Folk: Finding Your Voice

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Fri. April 25, 6:30 PM – 7:25 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Qi Gong Workshop

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
Sat. April 26, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Sing, Dance, Drum, and Explore the World of Music with Jay Sand!

[more info]

Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$25 ($5 members)
Sat. April 26, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Queer Song Circle

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Songwriting
Sat. April 26, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Fingerpicking For Absolute Beginners

[more info]

Beginner
Program: Guitar
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. April 26, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Popping and Beatboxing Dance and Music

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($26 members)
Sun. April 27, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Egyptian Folklore: Saidi and Nubian Dance

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. April 27, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Piano Duets

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Piano
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. April 27, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Ukulele Refresher Workshop

[more info]

Beginner
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 03, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Cultivating Creative Practice for Songwriters with Anna Vogelzang

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$65 ($60 members)
Wed. May 07, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Fri. May 09, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Springtime Beatles Songbag with Tommi Zender

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. May 17, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Community Singing Workshop with Megan Eberhardt

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$35 ($30 members)
Sun. May 18, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Wed. June 04, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Sat. September 06, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Scottish Doric Song Workshop with Iona Fyfe

[more info]

Open to All
Program: Voice
$35 ($30 members)
Sun. November 02, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

An Introduction To DADGAD Guitar Workshop with Sarah McQuaid

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. November 02, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

DADGAD Song Accompaniment Workshop with Sarah McQuaid

[more info]

Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)