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 or Friday with Skip Landt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Learn the basic skills used in blues, gospel, folk, country, and more!
Monday or Tuesday with Mario Rabaza or 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.
Monday or Tuesday with Mario Rabaza or 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.
Friday with Skip Landt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Students in Harmonica Forever include those who have played for years along with newer players who want to keep developing skills.
Monday with Joe Filisko
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 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.
Monday with Joe Filisko or Grant Kessler
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 members)
Examine the rich legacy of recordings left by the great Blues Harp masters.
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.
Thursday with Skip Landt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Thursday or Friday with Skip Landt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Students will play songs in the first three "positions" and will learn/develop note-bending skills.
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
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Joe Filisko »
Harmonica
Shoji Naito »
Guitar, Harmonica (Blues & Jazz), Ukulele
Zoe Savage »
Harmonica, School Partnerships
