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Monday - Thursday 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday - Sunday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue: 773.751.3398
909 W. Armitage Avenue: 773.525.1506
Celebrating the rich variety of our musical community - jump on in!
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 Joe Filisko's 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.
 Harmonica 1 and Repertoire | Group ClassBeginner 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Tuesday or Wednesday with Skip Landt Learn the basic skills used in blues, gospel, folk, country, and more! | |
| Chicago Blues Harp 1 | Group ClassBeginner 60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $147 ($137 members) Monday with Mario Rabaza Whether you're just interested in learning the basics or aspire to play at the highest level, here's where you start. Grouped with: Blues | |
| Harmonica 2 and Repertoire | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday with Skip Landt Students will play songs in the first three "positions" and will learn/develop note-bending skills. | |
| Chicago Blues Harp 2 | Group ClassIntermediate 60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $147 ($137 members) Saturday with Zoe Savage Now that you have the fundamentals in order, build your repertoire of solos in level 2. Grouped with: Blues | |
| Harmonica Forever | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Tuesday or Thursday with Skip Landt Students in Harmonica Forever include those who have played for years along with newer players who want to keep developing skills. | |
| Chicago Blues Harp 3 | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $216 ($206 members) Monday with Joe Filisko 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. Grouped with: Blues | |
| Blues Harmonica Performance | Group ClassAdvanced 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $216 ($206 members) Monday with Joe Filisko or Grant Kessler Examine the rich legacy of recordings left by the great Blues Harp masters. Grouped with: Blues | |
| Cajun Harmonica | Group ClassAdvanced 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Saturday with Zoe Savage Learn authentic traditional Cajun music on your diatonic harmonica. Grouped with: Cajun | |
| Harmonica Rhythm & Chording | Group ClassAdvanced 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Monday with Joe Filisko Learn authentic harmonica train imitations, fox chases, and accompaniment for blues and folk music. Grouped with: Blues |
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.
8-week lessons: 05/01/2017 – 06/25/2017
Monday 03/27/17: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/10/17: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/12/17: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/26/2017 – 08/20/2017
Monday 05/22/17: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/05/17: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/07/17: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/05/2017 – 10/29/2017
Monday 07/17/17: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/31/17: Transfer registration
Wednesday 08/02/17: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/30/2017 – 12/24/2017
Monday 09/25/17: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/09/17: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/11/17: Open registration
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The Old Town School of Folk Music, Inc.
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60625 • 773.728.6000
