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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. April 19, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Vowels and the Voice

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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

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Open to All
Program:
Class is full.
Sat. April 19, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Dabke Dance Workshop

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Program:
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. April 20, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Writing Strong Melodies: Songwriting Workshop with Josh Ruebeck

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

Queer As Folk: Finding Your Voice

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Fri. April 25, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Free Friday Family Jam

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Guitar
Fri. April 25, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Wiggleworms Family Night

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
Class is full.
Fri. April 25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Old Town School Songbook Jam

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

Qi Gong Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
Class is full.
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!

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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

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
Sat. April 26, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

A Choir in the Wild: Pop-Up Community Choir

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$20 ($18 members)
Sat. April 26, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Craft Lounge

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

Fingerpicking For Absolute Beginners

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

Honky Tonkin’ Country Two Steppin Basic Workshop with Louie Stallone

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 26, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Swing Dance Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. April 27, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Popping and Beatboxing Dance and Music

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$30 ($26 members)
Sun. April 27, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · Online

Practical Music Theory for Ukulele Workshop: Part 2

If you’ve been inspired to dig a little deeper into the fascinating world of music theory to help advance your playing and understanding of how music works, then this is the workshop for you. In Part 1, we took a look at the ukulele fretboard, the major scale and how chords are built. In this second part, we'll be talking more about chords and how they work in a song; how to change the key of a song; where melodies come from; and basic rhythm notation. You don't need to have attended Part 1 to sign up for this workshop. [more info]

Intermediate
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. April 27, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Egyptian Folklore: Saidi and Nubian Dance

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

Piano Duets

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

Ukulele Refresher Workshop

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

Yiddish Sing-Along

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Open to All
Program: Voice
Tue. April 29, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

The Arab Blues Workshop: Integrating Arabic and Western Musical Styles

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Open to All
Program:
Fri. May 02, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Central) · 909 W Armitage Ave

May Day Labor Tribute

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Open to All
Program:
$10 ($5 members)
Sat. May 03, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Pop Icons Dance Choreography

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($22 members)
Sun. May 04, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Country Western Line Dance for Beginners

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Fri. May 09, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Springtime Beatles Songbag with Tommi Zender

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. May 10, 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:
$30 ($30 members)
Sat. May 10, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Chord Chemistry for All Instruments

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 17, 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
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. May 17, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Craft Lounge

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Open to All
Program:
Sat. May 17, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Open Tunings for Guitar, Part 1

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. May 18, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go

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

Basic Music Theory for Clawhammer Banjoists

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Open to All
Program: Banjo
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 31, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Cultivating Creative Practice for Songwriters with Anna Vogelzang

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$65 ($60 members)
Sat. May 31, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Pedals for Guitarists and More

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$30 ($28 members)
Sat. June 07, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Introduction to Improvisation with Alex Blocker

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Open to All
Program:
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. June 08, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

West Coast Swing Toolkit Basics

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. June 14, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Seated Sound Meditation Workshop with Jay Taylor and Ana Everling

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Open to All
Program:
$10 ($10 members)
Sat. June 14, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Sea Shanty Workshop with Tom Kastle

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Fri. June 20, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Free Friday Family Jam

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Guitar
Sat. June 21, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Land Based Songwriting Workshop with Elexa Dawson

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$45 ($40 members)
Sat. June 28, 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
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. June 28, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Craft Lounge

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

Scottish Doric Song Workshop with Iona Fyfe

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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

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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

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)