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.
Wednesday or Thursday with Brandi Berry or Matt Brown
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Get comfortable with the violin, even if you've never played a string instrument before!
Tuesday or Sunday with Paul Tyler or Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Begin with the basics of fiddling and learn to play simple tunes in no time.
Wednesday with Steve Rosen
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 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.
Tuesday with Steve Rosen
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
In Fiddle 2, you'll really start feeling the rhythm that defines the fiddle.
Monday with Matt Brown
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Fiddle 2 Repertoire is the next step to Fiddle 3. Practice correct bowing, scale knowledge, and other Fiddle 2 skills.
Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday with Colby Maddox, Steve Rosen or Jordan Wankoff
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Fiddle 3 is a good place to start for intermediate fiddlers or advanced classical violinists.
Tuesday with Paul Tyler
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
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 · $202 ($192 members)
Monday with Devin Shepherd
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Learn about different kinds of Irish dance tunes, including polkas and slides, jigs, hornpipes, and reels.
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 · $202 ($192 members)
Monday with Teresa Shine
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Develop the dance rhythms and technical flourishes that give Irish fiddling some of its subtle characteristics.
This class is offered on alternating sessions with Rock & Pop Chamber Music.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Tuesday with Colby Maddox
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Have you ever wondered how to “just play”? Start here!
Thursday with Brandi Berry
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Wednesday with Brandi Berry
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Wednesday with Brandi Berry
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Sunday with Al Ehrich
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
An introduction to the rich sounds of cello.
Sunday with Jordan Wankoff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Saturday with Matt Brown
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
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: 06/25/2018 – 08/19/2018
Monday 05/21/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/04/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/06/18: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/03/2018 – 10/28/2018
Monday 07/16/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/30/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 08/01/18: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Patrik Ahlberg »
Fiddle, Violin
Lisa Antonio »
Fiddle
Brandi Berry »
Fiddle, Violin
Matt Brown »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar
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
Anna Jacobson »
Fiddle, French Horn, Trumpet, Ensembles
Jess McIntosh »
Fiddle, Violin
Mark Mitchell »
Fiddle
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar, Ukulele, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Improvisation
Billy Oh »
Fiddle, Violin
Devin Shepherd »
Fiddle
