Explore a World of Banjo Bliss!
Our banjo classes are focused on the two styles of Clawhammer and
Bluegrass.
If you are not sure which style to play, try Introduction to the Banjo and get a taste of both in one eight-week class.
Tuesday or Thursday with Chris Walz or Jonas Friddle
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 Dan Mulvihill
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.
Thursday with Steve Rosen
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.
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber 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)
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.
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber 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)
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.
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Earl Scruggs was the father of Bluegrass Banjo and this class will study his style by learning tunes from the album “Foggy Mountain Banjo”.
Monday with Michael Miles
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $101 ($96 members)
This class 4 week class will look at technique, rhythms, tunings, chords and repertoire.ÊFor intermediate players.
Monday with Michael Miles
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($196 members)
Saturday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
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: 06/24/2019 – 08/18/2019
Monday 05/20/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/03/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/05/19: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/02/2019 – 10/27/2019
Monday 07/15/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/29/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/31/19: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/28/2019 – 12/22/2019
Monday 09/23/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/07/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/09/19: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Dave Bragman »
Banjo, Guitar
Greg Cahill »
Banjo
Ryan Fisher »
Banjo, Guitar
Jonas Friddle »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ensembles, Band Coaching
Paul Kaye »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar, Ukulele, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Improvisation
Chris Walz »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
