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 with Chris Kimmons
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
For anyone attracted to the 5-string banjo but not sure which style to try first, this is for you!
Thursday with Steve Rosen
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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 · $206 ($186 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 · $206 ($186 members)
Develop stronger left and right hand techniques in frailing and drop-thumb using hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides.
Wednesday or Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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.
Wednesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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.
Tuesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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 John Huber with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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 · $206 ($186 members)
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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”.
Sunday with Staff
180 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $75 ($55 members)
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
We will learn sophisticated arrangements in a variety of tunings from Roscoe Holcomb, Benton Flippen, and Paul Brown.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Monday with Michael Miles
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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: 03/02/2020 – 05/03/2020
Monday 01/27/20: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/10/20: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/12/20: Open registration
8-week lessons: 05/04/2020 – 06/28/2020
Monday 03/23/20: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/06/20: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/08/20: 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
