Introduction to the Banjo
Beginner
Tuesday with Dan Mulvihill
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!
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 · $206 ($186 members)
Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire
Beginner
Tuesday with Laird Patten
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.
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 · $206 ($186 members)
Bluegrass Banjo 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Master advanced songs and build up the skills you have learned since Bluegrass Banjo 1.
Bluegrass Banjo 3
Intermediate
Thursday with Chris Walz
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.
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)
Two-Finger Banjo 1
Beginner
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
We will start off in G tuning (gDGBD) with simple melodies in the two-finger "thumb lead" style.
Classic Country for Clawhammer Banjo
IntermediateNew!
Monday with Michael Miles
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
New Americana Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Alton Smith
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 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 · $216 ($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 ($202 members)
dig into one of the great American music genres.
Vintage Country Ensemble
Intermediate
Wednesday with Paul Tyler
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Let's play the good old good ones
Folk Songs: Carrying History Forward
Intermediate
Thursday with Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 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 · $216 ($196 members)
Let it Shine on you
Fiddle 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Tuesday with Colby Maddox
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.
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.
Flatpicking 1 - Rhythm
Intermediate
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)
Flatpicking 2 - Technique
Intermediate
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Let's get melodic
Richard Smith Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Saturday with Staff
120 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $50 ($45 members)
Join acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith to learn some classic Nashville style guitar work!
Introduction to the Mandolin
Beginner
Tuesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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
Wednesday 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.
Mandolin 1 Repertoire
Beginner
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.
Mandolin 2
Intermediate
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.
Mandolin 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)
Mandolin 3
Intermediate
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80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
