Introduction to the Banjo
Beginner
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)
Bluegrass Classes
Classes in the session beginning the week of January 3, 2022 will meet either IN-PERSON or ONLINE. Check class listings for locations!
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.
Bluegrass Banjo 1
Beginner
Wednesday 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.
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire
Beginner
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.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Bluegrass Banjo 2
Intermediate
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.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Bluegrass Banjo 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
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)
Bluegrass Banjo 3
Intermediate
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.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Bluegrass Banjo 4: Earl Scruggs
Advanced
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)
Earl Scruggs: New Treasures
Intermediate
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Location: Online
New Americana Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Alton Smith
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Hey Ho and all points in between
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
String Band Ensemble
Intermediate
Thursday with Colby Maddox or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 members)
Come join the band
Location: Online
Vintage Country Ensemble
Intermediate
Vintage Country Ensemble will return Session 6
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Folk Songs: Carrying History Forward
Intermediate
Thursday with Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
A fun and rewarding ensemble class for all levels of player
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday Night Special
Intermediate
Monday with Mark Mitchell
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 members)
Let it Shine on you
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Fiddle 1
Beginner
Tuesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Begin with the basics of fiddling and learn to play simple tunes in no time.
Location: Online
Fiddle 1 Repertoire
Beginner
Sunday with Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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
Fiddle 2
Intermediate
Thursday with Patrik Ahlberg
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
In Fiddle 2, you'll really start feeling the rhythm that defines the fiddle.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Fiddle 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Tuesday or Sunday with Steve Rosen or 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.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online
Fiddle 3
Intermediate
Tuesday or Thursday with Colby Maddox, Steve Rosen or Patrik Ahlberg
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Fiddle 3 is a good place to start for intermediate fiddlers or advanced classical violinists.
Location: Online or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Renew My Fiddling Workshop Series with Brandi Berry Benson
WorkshopOpen to AllNew!
Saturday with Brandi Berry Benson
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Location: Online
Heroes of Flatpicking
Intermediate
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Learn to make your pick dance on the strings.
Location: Online
Flatpicking 1 - Rhythm
Intermediate
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Get a grip on your pick and work your rhythm chops.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Blues on the Mandolin Repertoire
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Mandolin 1
Beginner
Monday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Learn Mandolin fundamentals like left hand fretting, using a pick, and basic chords and melodies.
Location: Online
Mandolin 1 Repertoire
Beginner
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)
Mandolin 2
Intermediate
Wednesday 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.
Location: Online
Mandolin 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Wednesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Take Mandolin 2 Repertoire to polish your skills, learn more songs from a variety of traditions and begin learning how to arrange and improvise.
Location: Online
Mandolin 3
Intermediate
Tuesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Location: Online
