Conga 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 · $230 ($210 members)
Discover and explore rhythms from around the globe.
The Old Town School of Folk Music's group drumming programming invites you to discover and explore the rhythms and traditions of world cultures in a supportive learning environment that engages you in self-discovery and learning through experience. Teachers take care to impart the language, lifestyle, and learning modes associated with their instrument and repertoire.
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 · $230 ($210 members)
Wednesday or Sunday with Michael Taylor
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Discover the fun playing the djembe! No experience necessary.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Michael Taylor or Eric Thomas
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Embody the poly rhythms of West Africa playing djembe, dundun and bells.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday or Thursday with Joel Styzens
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Joel Styzens
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Joshua Guy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Joshua Guy
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Mike Austin
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $230 ($210 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Mike Austin
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $230 ($210 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Our private lessons like our group classes run in 8-week sessions, however, you can begin private lessons during any week in the session. Please call our customer service folks at 773.728.6000 to register as private lesson availability is based upon individual teacher schedules.
Lessons are scheduled weekly, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and are available every day of the week at our Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Our experienced and professional faculty will work with you to develop an individualized program that helps you achieve your musical goals.
Stop in at either location or call the front desk at 773.728.6000 to register.
$346 for 30 minutes ($336 for members)
$495 for 45 minutes ($480 for members)
$635 for 60 minutes ($615 for members)
8-week lessons: 06/23/2025 – 08/17/2025
Monday 05/19/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/02/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/04/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/01/2025 – 10/26/2025
Monday 07/14/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/28/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/30/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/27/2025 – 12/21/2025
Monday 09/22/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/06/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/08/25: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Mike Austin »
Percussion, Bodhran
Damien Dimas »
Guitar
Heitor Garcia »
Brazilian Percussion, Brazilian Drum Kit
Lenny Marsh »
Drummers, Drum Kit
Tim Mulvenna »
Percussion, Drum Kit
David Sims »
Drum Kit, Big Drummers, Percussion
Tom Sorich »
Drum Kit
Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Piano, Percussion, Guitar
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family