Introduction to the Banjo
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!
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.
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!
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)
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.
Thursday with Chris Walz
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)
Wednesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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.
Wednesday 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”.
Saturday with Staff
180 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $75 ($70 members)
Join world-renowned banjo player Tony Trischka for an in-depth study of Earl Scruggs's banjo playing.
Monday with Alton Smith
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Hey Ho and all points in between
Thursday with Colby Maddox or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $216 ($196 members)
Come join the band
Monday with Colby Maddox or John Huber
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 members)
dig into one of the great American music genres.
Wednesday with Paul Tyler
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Let's play the good old good ones
Thursday with Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
A fun and rewarding ensemble class for all levels of player
Monday with Mark Mitchell or Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $216 ($196 members)
Let it Shine on you
Sunday with Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Fiddle 2 Repertoire is the next step to Fiddle 3. Practice correct bowing, scale knowledge, and other Fiddle 2 skills.
Tuesday with Brandi Berry Benson
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Saturday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $35 ($30 members)
Saturday with Colby Maddox
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Learn to make your pick dance on the strings.
This class alternates with Flatpicking 2 If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Let's get melodic
Wednesday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Monday with Paul Kaye
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)
Wednesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Take Mandolin 1 Repertoire if you have experience with a stringed instrument and you are comfortable learning melodies by ear and with tablature.
Monday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Take Mandolin 2 to learn more challenging tunes and songs from a variety of traditions by ear and with tablature.
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)
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80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Saturday with Colby Maddox
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Monday with Greg Cahill
60 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $75 ($73 members)