Adult Group Classes

Choose from hundreds of classes in music, dance, and both visual and performing arts.

We offer classes for every interest, inclination, and skill level.

Learn at your own pace in a relaxed, non-competitive group setting.

It's the Old Town School way - since 1957.

Come when it's convenient.

Most of our classes for adults are in the evenings and on weekends, at both our Lincoln Park and Lincoln Square locations. Click here to browse the grid of classes organized by day and time.

A new session of classes begins every eight weeks. Find a class that's right for you.


Guitar Classes

Group Guitar classes have been the backbone of the Old Town School since the School was founded in 1957. For more than half a century, folks of all ages, talents, cultures and voting habits have joined the Old Town School community, guitar in hand, to learn to play with others in a friendly, positive and casual environment.

Get Started!

Start with the Core Guitar Program. Answer a few quick questions to help you figure out which class is right for you.

Ensemble Classes

Our ensemble classes give you opportunities to play with other people on a regular basis, which is the best way to become a better musician. From the Early Country Ensemble to the Reggae Ensemble, we've got an ensemble that's right for you!

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