The ukulele is a beloved instrument across genres and musical traditions, and it's easy to see why. It's versatile, sounds great whether you're playing by yourself or in a group, and it's very beginner-friendly. In fact, `ukulele is the instrument of choice for many classroom music teachers because of how fun and accessible it is for students of any ability level. Classes at the Old Town School teach the fundamentals through songs ranging from traditional Hawaiian songs to Tin Pan Alley to the contemporary uke styles found in folk, rock, and pop music.
Thursday with Michael Hammerman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Get started with the ukulele by learning basic chords and strums at a pace designed for first-time players.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday or Sunday with Michael Hammerman, Paula McKernan or Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Learn simple chords and play a song on the first night.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday with Michael Hammerman, Paula McKernan or Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Online, Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Vanda Kay
120 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $40 ($35 members)
Location: Online
Tuesday with Michael Hammerman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Online
Friday with Vanda Kay
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $35 ($30 members)
Location: Online
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: 03/02/2026 – 04/26/2026
Monday 01/26/26: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/09/26: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/11/26: Open registration
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
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Vanda Kay »
Ukulele, Piano, Electric Bass, Music Theory
Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele, Ensembles
Shoji Naito »
Guitar, Harmonica (Blues & Jazz), Ukulele, Bass
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Chris Winters »
Guitar, Ukulele
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family
