Scott Henderson Clinic Q&A
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Saturday with Staff
120 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $35 ($33 members)
Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from a master.
Jazz Classes
Been playing or singing a while now? Ready for some jazz? Well, we're ready for you.
Now that you've built up some skills (perhaps in a basic guitar or voice class), you're ready to move onto one of Old Town School's jazz classes!
Our talented staff has put together a terrific set of classes with opportunities for you to work on individual instrument or vocal skills, or to move to the next level and begin negotiating the dynamics of a group setting. So, turn off that turntable and check out our jazz program - it's comfortable, it's professional, it's your next step!
Jazz Theory for All Instruments
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Musical Theater Jazz Dance
Intermediate
Wednesday with Aaron Umsted
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $138 ($118 members)
Learn basic jazz steps and bring characther to your favorite show tunes!
Trad Jazz Ensemble
IntermediateNew!
Tuesday with Tim McNamara
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
We're playing the good old good ones
Afrobeat Ensemble 2
IntermediateNew!
Saturday with Gros Ngolle Pokossi
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Let's bring this party to a whole other level
Beginning String Band Ensemble
Intermediate
Thursday with Colby Maddox or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $216 ($196 members)
Come join the band
Brass Class: Mardi Gras Music
Intermediate
Wednesday with Evan Jacobson or Anna Jacobson
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $160 ($140 members)
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Brazilian Ensemble
Intermediate
Tuesday with Luciano Antonio
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 members)
Voices and instruments join together to play this infectious music.
Big Band Jazz Ensemble
Intermediate
Tuesday with Tim McNamara
110 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $240 ($220 members)
Think the Cotton Club comes to Lincoln Square.
Gypsy Jazz Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with TBA or Rick Veras
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Come join the Hot Club of Lincoln Square.
Latin Jazz Ensemble
Advanced
Sunday with Manny Bances
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz performance will inform your jazz study.
Jazz Ensemble: Learning Standards
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Beginning Jazz Lab
Intermediate
Thursday with Michael Nearpass
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $160 ($140 members)
This is the class to build your chops in.
Jazz Improv 1
Intermediate
Thursday with Michael Nearpass
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Now we're starting to really play this stuff!
Jazz Improv 2
Intermediate
Thursday with Michael Nearpass
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Let's dig deep into this true American music form.
Latin Grooves and Roots Ensemble
Intermediate
Sunday with Manny Bances
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Add some spicy flavorings to whatever style you play: Jamming with Latin Roots music and contemporary funky fusions.
Introduction to Jazz Guitar
Intermediate
Wednesday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
No matter what genre of music you play, this class will take your playing to a whole other level.
Jazz Guitar 1
Intermediate
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Jazz Guitar 2
Advanced
Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Build your repertoire from session to session.
Jazz Guitar 4ever
Advanced
Wednesday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Introduction To Flamenco Guitar
Beginner
Wednesday with Mehran Jalili
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Examine the basic chords and rhythmic attacks of flamenco.
Flamenco Guitar 1 Skills
Beginner
This class is offered on a rotating basis. If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Flamenco Guitar 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Wednesday with Mehran Jalili
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Develop a strong repertoire in this exciting musical idiom.
Basics of Percussive/Tapping for Acoustic Guitarists
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Saturday with Andreas Kapsalis
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Learn to play guitar with all 10 fingers!
Frank Vignola Let's Play Workshop with Vinny Raniolo
WorkshopOpen to AllNew!
Saturday with Staff
180 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $45 ($40 members)
Lots of playing and not much talking
Freddie Green Swing Guitar Masterclass
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Sunday with Michael Pettersen
120 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Richard Smith Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Saturday with Staff
120 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $50 ($45 members)
Join acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith to learn some classic Nashville style guitar work!
The Craft Of Solo Jazz Guitar
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Saturday with Andy Brown
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($28 members)
Crash Bass 2 Expanding Your Toolkit
Intermediate
Many of our Bass classes rotate through the year. If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Harmony Singing: Swing, Pop & Rockabilly
Intermediate
Thursday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Develop your vocal skills using all the fun of swing jazz!
Private Lesson Options
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 Session Prices
$288 for 30 minutes ($278 for members)
$416 for 45 minutes ($401 for members)
$536 for 60 minutes ($516 for members)
Session & Registration Dates
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
Teachers
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Patrik Ahlberg »
Fiddle, Violin, Guitar, School Partnerships
Bill Brickey »
Guitar, Wiggleworms Program, Drummers, Voice for Guitarists
Tony do Rosario »
Jazz Guitar
Patrick Dugan »
Bass, Guitar, Ukulele
Al Ehrich »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Cello, Dance & Movement - Qi Gong
John Erickson »
Piano
Olivia Flanigan »
Piano, Voice
John Goldman »
Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Wind Instruments
Marshall Greenhouse »
Drum Kit, Percussion
Jeffrey Hunter »
Piano
Oscar Jasso »
Piano, Keyboard, Synth
Lexie Levy »
Piano, Songwriting, Voice, Theory, Transcription
Randy Morris »
Guitar
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar, Ukulele, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Improvisation
Charles Rumback »
Piano, Drum Kit, Percussion
Bill Simmons »
Guitar
Thomas Winthrop Stevens »
Piano
Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Guitar, Percussion, Piano
Jon Wall »
Guitar, Ensembles, Bass
Andrew Wilkins »
Piano
