Grab a bow and join classes for all levels of players from beginners to the more advanced.
Just getting started? Beginning students can learn the basics of bowed string instruments in Introduction to Violin/Fiddle or Introduction to Cello.
Fiddle or Violin?
The simple answer is that the two instruments are really the same, but the style of music and the way it's set up and played is quite different. Introduction to Violin/Fiddle covers basics that are common to both. After that, students can choose which track they want to follow starting with either Fiddle 1 or Violin 1.
The Fiddle track teaches traditional folk genres by ear in a variety of genres including old-time square dance tunes, bluegrass, country, Americana, and regional styles like Irish, Mexican, Nordic, or Cajun. You can listen to examples in our extensive Fiddle Tune Archive.
In the Violin track, students learn genres that are primarily played off of sheet music, such as classical, jazz, film & TV soundtracks. Students learn to read traditional music notation and use classical techniques like vibrato.
Tuesday or Wednesday with Genevieve Koester or Patrik Ahlberg
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Get comfortable with the violin, even if you've never played a string instrument before!
Tuesday or Thursday with Colby Maddox or Genevieve Koester
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Begin with the basics of fiddling and learn to play simple tunes in no time.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday with Steve Rosen, Jordan Wankoff 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.
Thursday or Sunday with Jordan Wankoff or Patrik Ahlberg
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.
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.
Tuesday or Sunday with Steve Rosen, Jordan Wankoff or Genevieve Koester
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.
Fiddle 3 Old Time is offered every other session during the year, in session 2 (Mar - Apr), session 4 (Jun - Aug), and session 6 (Oct - Dec).
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Introduction to Irish is offered during Session 1 (starting in January) and Session 5 (starting in late August/early September). Students are encouraged to continue with Irish Repertoire in Sessions 2 and 6.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Irish Repertoire is offered during Session 2 (starting in March) and Session 6 (starting at the end of October), following the prerequisite class, Fiddle 3 Introduction to Irish, in Sessions 1 and 5.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
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)
Wednesday with Brandi Berry Benson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Wednesday with Brandi Berry Benson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Sunday with Al Ehrich
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Familiar folk songs will give way to integrating the cello into other musical styles. Play more advanced songs in duos and trios.
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.
$288 for 30 minutes ($278 for members)
$416 for 45 minutes ($401 for members)
$536 for 60 minutes ($516 for members)
8-week lessons: 01/06/2020 – 03/01/2020
Monday 11/18/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 12/02/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 12/04/19: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Patrik Ahlberg »
Fiddle, Violin, Guitar, School Partnerships
Lisa Antonio »
Fiddle
Brandi Berry Benson »
Fiddle, Violin, Viola
Geoff Dolce »
Violin, Fiddle, Guitar, Ukulele
Al Ehrich »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Cello, Dance & Movement - Qi Gong
Jonas Friddle »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ensembles, Band Coaching, School Partnerships
Anna Jacobson »
Fiddle, French Horn, Trumpet, Ensembles
Katie Klocke »
Fiddle, Violin, Piano
Jess McIntosh »
Fiddle, Violin, School Partnerships
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar, Ukulele, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Improvisation
Billy Oh »
Fiddle, Violin
Kristen Seto »
Violin, Fiddle
Devin Shepherd »
Fiddle
Teresa Shine »
Fiddle
