Six strings can sound like an orchestra in the right hands.
Jazz guitar at a folk music school? Absolutely! As Thelonius Monk said to Bob Dylan when they met in the early ‘60s, “ We all play folk music.” The Old Town School of Folk Music proudly offers jazz guitar with some of the city's most respected players. Get good with the strong foundation provided in Introduction to Jazz Guitar. Learn to cook it up with Django Guitar Styles and flavor your own style with Brazilian Guitar Repertoire.
Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
No matter what genre of music you play, this class will take your playing to a whole other level.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Take your time to absorb the fundamentals of jazz guitar.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Jazz guitar mastery is a lifelong journey and we invite you to repeat level as much as necessary before moving on to Jazz Guitar 2.
Location: Online
Wednesday or Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Build your repertoire from session to session.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
An ongoing class in the advanced study of Jazz for the guitarist.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Henry Altenberg
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
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.
$336 for 30 minutes ($326 for members)
$480 for 45 minutes ($465 for members)
$616 for 60 minutes ($596 for members)
8-week lessons: 03/04/2024 – 04/28/2024
Monday 01/29/24: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/12/24: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/14/24: Open registration
8-week lessons: 04/29/2024 – 06/23/2024
Monday 03/25/24: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/08/24: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/10/24: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/24/2024 – 08/18/2024
Monday 05/20/24: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/03/24: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/05/24: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/02/2024 – 10/27/2024
Monday 07/15/24: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/29/24: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/31/24: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/28/2024 – 12/22/2024
Monday 09/23/24: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/07/24: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/09/24: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Bill Brickey »
Guitar, Wiggleworms Program, Drummers, Voice for Guitarists
Tony do Rosario »
Jazz Guitar
Al Ehrich »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Cello, Dance & Movement - Qi Gong
Randy Morris »
Guitar
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar
Bill Simmons »
Guitar
Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Piano, Percussion, Guitar
Jon Wall »
Guitar, Ensembles, Bass
