Let the Old Town School help you start playing a truly American style of music.
The Old Town School is proud to be the home of the largest and most cohesive bluegrass program in the city. Our staff of incredible bluegrass musicians will take your playing to the next level!
Be sure to read the class descriptions to see the needed level of proficiency on your instrument of choice.
Monday with Joshua Guy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
For anyone attracted to the 5-string banjo but not sure which style to try first, this is for you!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
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 · $248 ($228 members)
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 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.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Master advanced songs and build up the skills you have learned since Bluegrass Banjo 1.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 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.
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Monday with Alton Smith
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Hey Ho and all points in between
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Thursday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Come join the band
Location: Online
Monday with Colby Maddox or John Huber
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
dig into one of the great American music genres.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Paul Tyler
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Let's play the good old good ones
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
A fun and rewarding ensemble class for all levels of player
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Mark Mitchell or Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Let it Shine on you
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Michael Miles or Steve Levitt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $264 ($244 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday or Thursday with Colby Maddox or Rick Veras
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Get comfortable with the violin, even if you've never played a string instrument before!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online
Tuesday or Sunday with Steve Rosen or Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Begin with the basics of fiddling and learn to play simple tunes in no time.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online
Tuesday with Patrik Ahlberg
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
This class is the next step between Fiddle 1 and 2. Students get to practice techniques such as rhythm, scale knowledge and other Fiddle 1 skills.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
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 · $248 ($228 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 · $248 ($228 members)
Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday with Colby Maddox, Steve Rosen, Jordan Wankoff or Patrik Ahlberg
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Fiddle 3 is a good place to start for intermediate fiddlers or advanced classical violinists.
Location: Online or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Brandi Berry Benson
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Learn to make your pick dance on the strings.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
If you love the sound of a mandolin but have never played a stringed instrument before, this class if for you.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 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 · $248 ($228 members)
Wednesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Take Mandolin 1 Repertoire if you have experience with a stringed instrument and you are comfortable learning melodies by ear and with tablature.
Location: Online
Wednesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Take Mandolin 2 to learn more challenging tunes and songs from a variety of traditions by ear and with tablature.
Location: Online
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 · $248 ($228 members)
Tuesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Online
