Acoustic CCR
IntermediateNew!
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Country & Traditional
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Introduction to the Banjo
Beginner
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
For anyone attracted to the 5-string banjo but not sure which style to try first, this is for you!
Clawhammer Banjo 1
Beginner
Tuesday with Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Begin by using chords to strum simple songs with a technique known as frailing.
Clawhammer Banjo 2
Intermediate
Thursday with Steve Rosen
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Go beyond the basics with Clawhammer techniques such as drop-thumbing, while playing more challenging songs and fiddle tunes.
Clawhammer Banjo 3
Advanced
Tuesday or Thursday with Steve Rosen or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Develop stronger left and right hand techniques in frailing and drop-thumb using hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides.
Angel From Montgomery for Clawhammer Banjo with Michael J. Miles
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Wednesday with Michael Miles
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Bluegrass Banjo 1
Beginner
Wednesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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.
Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire
Beginner
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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
Wednesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.
Bluegrass Banjo 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Tuesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Master advanced songs and build up the skills you have learned since Bluegrass Banjo 1.
Bluegrass Banjo 3
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 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Bluegrass Banjo 4: Earl Scruggs
Advanced
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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”.
Bluegrass for Clawhammer Banjo
AdvancedNew!
Monday with Michael Miles
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Dear Old Illinois: Clawhammer Banjo Workshop with Smith Koester
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Staff
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Hey Good Looking for Clawhammer Banjo with Michael J. Miles
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Wednesday with Michael Miles
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Big Bill Broonzy's Hey Hey for Clawhammer Banjo with Michael J. Miles
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Wednesday with Michael Miles
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Techniques for the Solo Clawhammer Banjo Player in “A” Tuning with Jonas Friddle
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Saturday with Jonas Friddle
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Cajun Homecoming
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Chris Walz, Zoe Savage, Michael O'Toole or Brandi Berry Benson
120 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($20 members)
Dear Old Illinois: Mandolin Workshop with Gaye Harrison
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Staff
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Dulcimer Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Dona Benkert
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $184 ($164 members)
For all dulcimer enthusiasts - hammered and mountain - have a great time expanding your musical knowledge and experiencing the joy of making music. Guitarists and fiddlers are welcome, too!
Americana Ensemble
Intermediate
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $184 ($164 members)
New Americana Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Alton Smith
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $184 ($164 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 7 weeks · $189 ($169 members)
Come join the band
Bluegrass Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Colby Maddox or John Huber
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $195 ($175 members)
dig into one of the great American music genres.
Modern Country Ensemble
Intermediate
Tuesday with Jacob Sweet
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $189 ($169 members)
Come explore your 21st century inner twang.
Vintage Country Ensemble
Intermediate
Wednesday with Paul Tyler
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $184 ($164 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 7 weeks · $184 ($164 members)
A fun and rewarding ensemble class for all levels of player
Grateful Dead Ensemble
Intermediate
Thursday with Steve Levitt
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $184 ($164 members)
Come join Uncle Steve's band
John Prine Songbook
Intermediate
Tuesday with Bob Goins or Ed Holstein
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $184 ($164 members)
Come recreate and celebrate countless gems like “Illegal Smile,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “In Spite of Ourselves” and many many more.
Jug Band Ensemble
Intermediate
Wednesday with Jonas Friddle
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $184 ($164 members)
With roots in the blues, jazz and ragtime, jug band music includes some of the happiest songs you'll ever play.
Lunar Ensemble: Sweetheart of the Rodeo
Intermediate
Monday with Steve Levitt
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Session 3: Sweetheart of the Rodeo arguably THE seminal record of Country Rock
Monday Night Special
Intermediate
Monday with Mark Mitchell or Peggy Browning
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $189 ($169 members)
Let it Shine on you
Old Time Ensemble
Intermediate
Wednesday with Steve Rosen
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $195 ($175 members)
Play in an Old Time string band with fellow students. You'll learn new tunes, and brush up some traditional favorites.
Old-Time Revival Ensemble
Intermediate
Tuesday with Jonas Friddle or Anna Jacobson
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $195 ($175 members)
The beautiful sounds of traditional American music are being revived and reinvented by contemporary bands. Come play the songs!
Rockabilly Ensemble
Intermediate
Tuesday with Jacob Sweet
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $184 ($164 members)
Join this rootsy band comprised of a combination of R&B mixed with country influences.
Songs By Women Acoustic Songbook
Intermediate
Monday with Paula McKernan
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $184 ($164 members)
Come together to celebrate popular music by women from all eras.
Long Form Fiddle Tunes (4 week class)
IntermediateNew!
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Introduction to the Violin/Fiddle
Beginner
Sunday with Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Get comfortable with the violin, even if you've never played a string instrument before!
Fiddle 1
Beginner
Monday with Devin Shepherd
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Begin with the basics of fiddling and learn to play simple tunes in no time.
Fiddle 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 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Fiddle 2
Intermediate
Thursday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
In Fiddle 2, you'll really start feeling the rhythm that defines the fiddle.
Fiddle 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Tuesday with Steve Rosen
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Fiddle 2 Repertoire is the next step to Fiddle 3. Practice correct bowing, scale knowledge, and other Fiddle 2 skills.
Fiddle 3
Intermediate
Tuesday or Sunday with Steve Rosen or Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Fiddle 3 is a good place to start for intermediate fiddlers or advanced classical violinists.
Cajun and Creole Fiddle Tunes
IntermediateNew!
Sunday with Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Dear Old Illinois: Fiddling Workshop with Genevieve Koester
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Staff
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Fiddle Workshops with Bruce Molsky: Making the Fiddle Speak
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $35 ($30 members)
Fiddle Workshops with Bruce Molsky: Ornamentation
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $35 ($30 members)
Fiddle Workshops with Bruce Molsky: Regional Styles
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $35 ($30 members)
Fiddle Workshops with Bruce Molsky: Repertoire
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $35 ($30 members)
Continuing Slide & Fingerstyle
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Fingerpicking Skills
Intermediate
Thursday with Alvin McGovern
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Put down your plectrum and let's work with both hands.
Fingerpicking Repertoire
Intermediate
Monday or Saturday with Randy Morris
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Your fingers can be trained to be an orchestra - a band in the hand.
Fingerstyle Repertoire
Intermediate
Thursday with Randy Morris
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Develop a songbag of solo accompaniments and instrumentals in a variety of styles.
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 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Flatpicking 2 - Technique
Intermediate
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Let's get melodic
Acoustic Blues Guitar 1
Beginner
Thursday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Build a solid foundation
Acoustic Blues Guitar Repertoire
Intermediate
Saturday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Continue working on the music of great traditional blues artists.
Blues Fingerstyle 1
Beginner
This class alternates every session with Blues Fingerstyle 2. Mark your calendar and be sure to sign up next session.
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Blues Fingerstyle 2
Intermediate
Monday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Take the fingerpicking, rhythms and regional styles of the country Blues you've learned in level 1, and concentrate on open tunings and bottleneck slide in level 2.
Blues Fingerstyle 3: Decades of Acoustic Blues
Advanced
Monday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Explore different aspects of Acoustic Blues a different decade each session.
Acoustic Blues Guitar 2
IntermediateNew!
Thursday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Let's take this a little bit further on down the road
Dylan Songbag; The Travel Edition-Places on the Planet
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Friday with Jimmy Tomasello
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $20 ($15 members)
A monthly online thematic celebration of the Bard's oeuvre.
Four Fundamental Fingerpicking Patterns
Beginner
60 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $80 ($70 members)
Extended Play: Harmonica
Intermediate
Thursday with Skip Landt
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Join along to improve your playing more and more.
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 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
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 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Mandolin 2
Intermediate
Wednesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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
Wednesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 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.
Mandolin 3
Intermediate
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80 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks · $181 ($161 members)
Twin Fiddling For All Strings
IntermediateNew!
Monday with Colby Maddox or Brandi Berry Benson
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Guitar Arranging and Singing with Happy Traum
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Staff
120 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $45 ($40 members)
Join the legendary guitarist and educator make the most of what you've got to arrange simple song to make them interesting and compelling!
