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Kids Classes
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The current session of classes began April 29th.
Some classes have ongoing registration and can be joined at any time.
The next session of classes begins June 24th.- Adult Classes
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The next session of 8-week classes begins June 24th. Registration is open.
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Bluegrass Classes
Let the Old Town School help you start playing a truly American style music.
The Old Town School is proud to be the home of the largest and most cohesive bluegrass program in the city. Our staff of incredible bluegrass musicians will take your playing to the next level!
Most of our bluegrass group classes require an intermediate level of proficiency on your instrument of choice. To get yourself ready for bluegrass, check out the following:
Featured Classes
- Bluegrass Banjo 1
- Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire
- Bluegrass Banjo 2
- Bluegrass Banjo 2 Repertoire
- Bluegrass Banjo 3
- Bluegrass Banjo 4 - Earl Scruggs
- Bluegrass Rhythm & Song
- Intro to Flatpicking
- Flatpicking Repertoire
- Introduction to Bluegrass Guitar
- Bluegrass Guitar - Rhythm and Lead
- Bill Monroe Style Bluegrass Mandolin
- Chop, Pad and Shuffle For Four Strings
- Bluegrass Ensemble 1
- Bluegrass Ensemble 2
- Dobro for Complete Beginners
- Dobro 2: Bluegrass Songs every Dobro player should know
- Dobro 2: Saints and Sinners - Gospel and Blues for the Dobro
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