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.
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Develop stronger left and right hand techniques in frailing and drop-thumb using hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides.
Wednesday with Michael Miles
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Wednesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
The first of five classes in the Bluegrass Banjo series that will take you through the techniques needed to play in a bluegrass style.
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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.
Wednesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.
Tuesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Master advanced songs and build up the skills you have learned since Bluegrass Banjo 1.
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 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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 · $99 ($89 members)
Sunday with Staff
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Wednesday with Michael Miles
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Wednesday with Michael Miles
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Saturday with Jonas Friddle
80 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.
$296 for 30 minutes ($286 for members)
$424 for 45 minutes ($409 for members)
$544 for 60 minutes ($524 for members)
8-week lessons: 06/29/2020 – 08/16/2020
Tuesday 05/26/20: Re-registration for current students begins
Tuesday 06/09/20: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/10/20: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Greg Cahill »
Banjo
Ryan Fisher »
Banjo, Guitar
Jonas Friddle »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ensembles, Band Coaching, School Partnerships
Paul Kaye »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar, Ukulele, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Improvisation
Chris Walz »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
