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 · $206 ($186 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
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 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 Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 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
Wednesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
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 · $214 ($194 members)
Wednesday or Thursday with Chris Walz or Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 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
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 · $214 ($194 members)
Sunday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
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
Thursday with Colby Maddox or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 members)
Come join the band
Location: Online
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.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Vintage Country Ensemble will return Session 6
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
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 with Mark Mitchell or Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 members)
Let it Shine on 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 · $206 ($186 members)
Tuesday or Thursday with Steve Rosen or Patrik Ahlberg
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: Online or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Colby Maddox
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: Online
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.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday with Colby Maddox, Steve Rosen, Jordan Wankoff 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
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Let's get melodic
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday 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.
Location: Online
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)
Learn Mandolin fundamentals like left hand fretting, using a pick, and basic chords and melodies.
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 · $206 ($186 members)
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.
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 · $206 ($186 members)
Tuesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Location: Online
