minutes · Once a week for weeks · $ ($ members)
An alternative to Clawhammer, Two-Finger is halfway between Old Time and Bluegrass.
Two-finger banjo is used in old time music. It is a syncopated, fingerpicking alternative to clawhammer, but like clawhammer it makes extensive use of alternate tunings. It can be heard in the playing of Wade Mainer and Roscoe Holcomb, both of whom used this technique to accompany their singing.
How is two-finger played?
It is played by plucking down with the thumb and up with the index finger, usually in succession, or sometimes pinching two strings simultaneously.
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.
$346 for 30 minutes ($336 for members)
$495 for 45 minutes ($480 for members)
$635 for 60 minutes ($615 for members)
8-week lessons: 04/28/2025 – 06/22/2025
Monday 03/24/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/07/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/09/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/23/2025 – 08/17/2025
Monday 05/19/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/02/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/04/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/01/2025 – 10/26/2025
Monday 07/14/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/28/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/30/25: Open registration
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Ryan Fisher »
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Jonas Friddle »
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Paul Kaye »
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Michael O'Toole »
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Laird Patten »
Banjo
Chris Walz »
Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family