Little Fiddlers: 2½ - 4 years
Beginner
Wednesday or Saturday with Anna Jacobson or Mars Caulton
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $215 ($195 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Fiddling in the Folk Tradition
The Kids Fiddle Program at Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago offers an engaging, fun-filled approach to learning fiddle. By combining elements of both fiddle and violin traditions, we create the perfect space for kids to explore music. Our unique kids fiddle classes draw from global folk traditions and the renowned Shinichi Suzuki method, ensuring students of all levels enjoy a joyful learning experience.
Our kids fiddle classes introduce students to:
In every fiddle class, your child will learn through:
Whether your child is new to learning the fiddle or advancing through our program, we offer both beginner and intermediate classes for youth musicians of all ages in a fun, supportive environment.
For students in our Kids Fiddle Program:
Wednesday or Saturday with Anna Jacobson or Mars Caulton
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $215 ($195 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday with Billy Oh, Mars Caulton or Stella Childs
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Saturday with Billy Oh or Stella Childs
60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $496 ($456 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.
$346 for 30 minutes ($336 for members)
$495 for 45 minutes ($480 for members)
$635 for 60 minutes ($615 for members)
8-week lessons: 09/01/2025 – 10/26/2025
Monday 07/14/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/28/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/30/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/27/2025 – 12/21/2025
Monday 09/22/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/06/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/08/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 01/05/2026 – 03/01/2026
Monday 11/17/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 12/01/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 12/03/25: Open registration
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
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Brandi Berry Benson »
Fiddle, Violin, Viola
Rachael Botz »
Fiddle, Violin, Mandolin, Viola, Songwriting, Wiggleworms
Stella Childs »
Violin, Piano, Wiggleworms
Sean Colledge »
Fiddle, Guitar, Irish Tenor Banjo, Irish Mandolin, Irish Concertina, Cajun Accordion, Clawhammer Banjo
Al Ehrich »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Cello, Dance & Movement - Qi Gong
Jonas Friddle »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ensembles, Band Coaching, School Partnerships
Anna Jacobson »
Fiddle, French Horn, Trumpet, Ensembles
Xadie James »
Piano, Bass, Guitar, Cello
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar
Billy Oh »
Fiddle, Violin
Devin Shepherd »
Fiddle
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family