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 Wednesday with Chris Walz or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 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 ($182 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 ($182 members)
Go beyond the basics with Clawhammer techniques such as drop-thumbing, while playing more challenging songs and fiddle tunes.
Thursday with Steve Rosen
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Develop stronger left and right hand techniques in frailing and drop-thumb using hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides.
Tuesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 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.
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 ($182 members)
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 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 8 weeks · $202 ($182 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 ($182 members)
Saturday with Sule Greg Wilson
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
We will start off in G tuning (gDGBD) with simple melodies in the two-finger "thumb lead" style.
Monday with Michael Miles
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 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: 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
8-week lessons: 01/06/2020 – 03/01/2020
Monday 11/18/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 12/02/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 12/04/19: 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, School Partnerships
Paul Kaye »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar, Ukulele, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Improvisation
Chris Walz »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
