Explore a World of Banjo Bliss!
Our banjo classes are divided into three main styles: Clawhammer,
Bluegrass, and Two-Finger.
If you are not sure which style to play, try Introduction to the Banjo and get a taste of all three styles in one eight-week class.
Tuesday or Thursday with Chris Walz or Matt Brown
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
For anyone attracted to the 5-string banjo but not sure which style to try first, this is for you!
Tuesday with Matt Brown
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Learn to play some of your favorite contemporary songs on the banjo!
Thursday with Steve Rosen
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Begin by using chords to strum simple songs with a technique known as frailing.
Tuesday with Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Go beyond the basics with Clawhammer techniques such as drop-thumbing, while playing more challenging songs and fiddle tunes.
Tuesday or Thursday with Steve Rosen or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Develop stronger left and right hand techniques in frailing and drop-thumb using hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Monday with Michael Miles
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $101 ($91 members)
Saturday with Allison de Groot
60 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Ian Wilson with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Tuesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Now you've got some chords, right hand rolls, and tunes under your fingers, Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire will teach tunes that will strengthen your bluegrass skills.
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Ian Wilson with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Put all the pieces together - the right hand rolls and changing them inside of one measure, back up and fill in licks, and vamping positions with chops and rolls.
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Ian Wilson with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Wednesday with Matt Brown
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
We will start off in G tuning (gDGBD) with simple melodies in the two-finger "thumb lead" style.
Monday with Matt Brown
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
In this culminating class, students collaborate to create their own two-finger banjo arrangements of fiddle tunes and songs.
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.
$288 for 30 minutes ($278 for members)
$416 for 45 minutes ($401 for members)
$536 for 60 minutes ($516 for members)
8-week lessons: 01/07/2019 – 03/03/2019
Monday 11/19/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 12/03/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 12/05/18: Open registration
8-week lessons: 03/04/2019 – 04/28/2019
Monday 01/28/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/11/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/13/19: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Dave Bragman »
Banjo, Guitar
Matt Brown »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar
Greg Cahill »
Banjo
Ryan Fisher »
Banjo, Guitar
Jonas Friddle »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ensembles, Band Coaching
Ed Holstein »
Guitar, Banjo
Paul Kaye »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar, Ukulele, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Improvisation
Chris Walz »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
