Introduction to the Banjo
Beginner
Tuesday or Thursday with Chris Walz or Jonas Friddle
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
For anyone attracted to the 5-string banjo but not sure which style to try first, this is for you!
Bluegrass Classes
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
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 ($192 members)
Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire
Beginner
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 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.
Bluegrass Banjo 2
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 · $202 ($192 members)
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 · $202 ($192 members)
Bluegrass Banjo 3
Intermediate
Tuesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 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.
Bluegrass Banjo 4: Earl Scruggs
Advanced
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 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”.
New Americana Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Alton Smith
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
Hey Ho and all points in between
Beginning String Band Ensemble
Intermediate
Thursday with Colby Maddox or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
Come join the band
Bluegrass Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Colby Maddox or John Huber
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($212 members)
dig into one of the great American music genres.
Folk Songs: Carrying History Forward
Intermediate
Thursday with Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
A fun and rewarding ensemble class for all levels of player
Monday Night Special
Intermediate
Monday with Mark Mitchell or Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
Let it Shine on you
Vintage Country Ensemble
Intermediate
Wednesday with Paul Tyler
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
Let's play the good old good ones
Fiddle 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Tuesday with Steve Rosen
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Fiddle 2 Repertoire is the next step to Fiddle 3. Practice correct bowing, scale knowledge, and other Fiddle 2 skills.
Four-Stringed Improvisation - Fiddle and Mandolin
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 · $202 ($192 members)
Flatpicking 1 - Rhythm
Intermediate
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Get a grip on your pick and work your rhythm chops.
Flatpicking 2 - Technique
Intermediate
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Let's get melodic
Introduction to the Mandolin
Beginner
Monday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
If you love the sound of a mandolin but have never played a stringed instrument before, this class if for you.
Mandolin 1
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 · $202 ($192 members)
Mandolin 1 Repertoire
Beginner
Wednesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Take Mandolin 1 Repertoire if you have experience with a stringed instrument and you are comfortable learning melodies by ear and with tablature.
Mandolin 2
Intermediate
Wednesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Take Mandolin 2 to learn more challenging tunes and songs from a variety of traditions by ear and with tablature.
Mandolin 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Tuesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 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.
