It's a big musical experience that fits in your back pocket!
Our classes are divided into two main tracks based on the two most popular methods for playing the harmonica. Both are easy to pick up and are used by professional players, but beginner students usually focus on one method to start off.
Start with Chicago Blues Harp 1 if you want to learn harmonica through the music and traditions of the Chicago blues masters. Chicago Blues Harp classes prepare students for Blues Harmonica Performance and other ensemble playing.
Start with Harmonica 1 & Repertoire if you want to develop your skills in a variety of popular genres including blues, folk, pop, traditional, country, gospel, and more. This track is great for current guitarists who want to accompany themselves and for fans of our weekly open jams, as well as brand new students.
Thursday with Skip Landt
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Location: Online
Wednesday or Thursday with Skip Landt
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Learn the basic skills used in blues, gospel, folk, country, and more!
Location: Online
Tuesday with Zoe Savage
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $160 ($140 members)
Whether you're just interested in learning the basics or aspire to play at the highest level, here's where you start.
Location: Online
Tuesday with Zoe Savage
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $160 ($140 members)
Now that you have the fundamentals in order, build your repertoire of solos in level 2.
Location: Online
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 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Monday with Joe Filisko
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Now that you can play some 12-bar blues, explore the elusive techniques of the masters to expand your sound and fatten up your tone.
Location: Online
Monday with Joe Filisko
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Examine the rich legacy of recordings left by the great Blues Harp masters.
Location: Online
Tuesday with Zoe Savage
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Learn authentic traditional Cajun music on your diatonic harmonica.
Location: Online
Monday with Joe Filisko
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Learn authentic harmonica train imitations, fox chases, and accompaniment for blues and folk music.
Location: Online
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 Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Saturday with Skip Landt
120 minutes · Once a week for 2 weeks · $70 ($66 members)
Location: Online
Saturday with Skip Landt
120 minutes · Once a week for 2 weeks · $70 ($66 members)
Location: Online
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.
$296 for 30 minutes ($286 for members)
$424 for 45 minutes ($409 for members)
$544 for 60 minutes ($524 for members)
8-week lessons: 04/25/2022 – 06/19/2022
Monday 03/21/22: Re-registration for current students begins
Tuesday 04/05/22: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/06/22: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/20/2022 – 08/14/2022
Monday 05/16/22: Re-registration for current students begins
Tuesday 05/31/22: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/01/22: Open registration
8-week lessons: 08/29/2022 – 10/23/2022
Monday 07/11/22: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/25/22: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/27/22: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/24/2022 – 12/18/2022
Monday 09/19/22: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/03/22: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/05/22: Open registration
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Joe Filisko »
Harmonica
Shoji Naito »
Guitar, Harmonica (Blues & Jazz), Ukulele
Zoe Savage »
Harmonica, School Partnerships
