Heroes of Flatpicking
Intermediate
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
From Fingerpicking to Flatpicking, Blues to Bluegrass, we have a class to suit your need to grow musically.
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Monday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
You'll get a taste of the Blues with Blind Boy Fuller, Tommy Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, and others.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
This class alternates every session with Blues Fingerstyle 1. Mark your calendar and be sure to sign up next session.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Tuesday with Randy Morris
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Your fingers can be trained to be an orchestra - a band in the hand.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Randy Morris
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Develop a songbag of solo accompaniments and instrumentals in a variety of styles.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Get a grip on your pick and work your rhythm chops.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Saturday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Continue working on the music of great traditional blues artists.
Location: Online
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Tuesday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Tuesday with Alicia Lees
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Tuesday with Tommi Zender
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Our private lessons like our group classes run in 8-week sessions, however, you can begin private lessons during any week in the session. Please call our customer service folks at 773.728.6000 to register as private lesson availability is based upon individual teacher schedules.
Lessons are scheduled weekly, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and are available every day of the week at our Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Our experienced and professional faculty will work with you to develop an individualized program that helps you achieve your musical goals.
Stop in at either location or call the front desk at 773.728.6000 to register.
$360 for 30 minutes ($350 for members)
$512 for 45 minutes ($497 for members)
$656 for 60 minutes ($636 for members)
8-week lessons: 04/27/2026 – 06/21/2026
Monday 03/23/26: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/06/26: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/08/26: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/22/2026 – 08/16/2026
Monday 05/18/26: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/01/26: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/03/26: Open registration
8-week lessons: 08/31/2026 – 10/25/2026
Monday 07/13/26: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/27/26: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/29/26: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/26/2026 – 12/20/2026
Monday 09/21/26: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/05/26: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/07/26: Open registration
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