We can’t wait to get back to making music and dancing together. In the meantime, many of our classes and lessons are currently running online. Thank you to our members, friends, students, and the supportive arts community in Chicago for persevering with us during this time.
MORE INFOFollowing guidance from local and state officials, Old Town School of Folk Music campuses are closed to the public and all jams, community events, and public gatherings are canceled until further notice. Scheduled concerts through April 30 will be rescheduled or canceled.
Many classes are currently running online for current students. We are actively working on more ways to keep you making music and learning new things with us, from home, in the near future.
While our community continues to navigate these unprecedented times, we share in love and concern for all the amazing people that make up the staff, faculty and administration of Old Town School. We must work to build a financial bridge that will help, as much as possible, all employed members of our community have a safety net in these times of uncertainty.
Please consider a donation of whatever you can afford. Help us continue to care, as best we can, for our people and unite our folks during this difficult time. 100% of these proceeds will create a staff and faculty assistance program to provide critical benefits and financial support for those within our employee community in this time of need.
We have many answers available about your classes, rescheduled or cancelled concert tickets, ways to help the organization and more on our COVID-19 Crisis alert page.
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A great way to get more involved with Old Town School, supporting our mission providing arts education for everyone. Member benefits include class discounts, gifts and early access for concert tickets.
Our artist engagement services offers a wide array of entertainment for any occasion by talented, professional artists. Everything from soloists to 11-piece bands, we can help take your event to the next level and help support the school at the same time!
Housed in the basement of our Lincoln Avenue campus, the Resource Center holds a collection of over 25,000 commercial and archival recordings, videos, books, photos, documents and periodicals.
You have to get here to be here! Easy access to our campuses via public transportation in both Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park.
Get the personal attention that benefits your growth as a musician. Weekly 30-, 45-, and 60-minute varieties available for beginners or experienced players.
Over 250 of the most talented artists in Chicago ready to inspire you in classes and lessons!
