Jazz Language for All Instruments
Monday with Jack Cassidy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
talk the talk and walk the walk
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!
Monday with Jack Cassidy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
talk the talk and walk the walk
Monday or Friday with Nancy Teinowitz
75 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $76 ($71 members)
This new class features a new style each 4 weeks!
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Arif Smith with your contact information.
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($146 members)
Monday or Thursday with Jack Cassidy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Monday section: The Standards- Gershwin, Kern, Porter et. al
Thursday with Jack Cassidy
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $152 ($142 members)
This is the class to build your chops in.
Tuesday with Jack Cassidy
110 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $232 ($222 members)
Think the Cotton Club comes to Lincoln Square.
Tuesday with Luciano Antonio or Heitor Garcia
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($212 members)
Voices and instruments join together to play this infectious music.
Thursday with Cathy Norden
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
So won't you smile for the camera… we know you're gonna love it
Sunday with Andrea Bunch
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
Connect with your metropolitan roots!
Monday with Michael O'Toole
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
Come join the Hot Club of Lincoln Square.
Thursday with Jack Cassidy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
Now we're starting to really play this stuff!
Sunday with Manny Bances
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz performance will inform your jazz study.
Sunday with Manny Bances
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
Add some spicy flavorings to whatever style you play: Jamming with Latin Roots music and contemporary funky fusions.
Thursday with Jon Spiegel
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($196 members)
From Ragtime to the Beale Street all flavors in between.
Thursday or Friday with Dan Fulkerson or Steve Hutchins
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Let's go beyond bar chords and learn to respond fearlessly to any chart.
Wednesday or Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
No matter what genre of music you play, this class will take your playing to a whole other level.
Wednesday or Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Take your time to absorb the fundamentals of jazz guitar.
Wednesday or Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Build your repertoire from session to session.
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 · $202 ($192 members)
Wednesday with Mehran Jalili
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Examine the basic chords and rhythmic attacks of flamenco.
Wednesday with Mehran Jalili
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Develop a catalog of strums and styles necessary to play flamenco.
Wednesday with Mehran Jalili
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Develop a strong repertoire in this exciting musical idiom.
Monday or Wednesday with Steve Levitt
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $0 ($0 members)
A free Q & A with one of the school's renown guitar gurus. COME BY AND WE'LL HELP PLACE YOU IN THE PROGRAM
This class is offered in rotation thru 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 · $202 ($192 members)
Saturday with Typhanie Monique
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Saturday with Typhanie Monique
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Saturday with Typhanie Monique
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Thursday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($192 members)
Develop your vocal skills using all the fun of swing jazz!
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: 03/05/2018 – 04/29/2018
Monday 01/29/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/12/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/14/18: Open registration
8-week lessons: 04/30/2018 – 06/24/2018
Monday 03/26/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/09/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/11/18: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/25/2018 – 08/19/2018
Monday 05/21/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/04/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/06/18: Open registration
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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
John Erickson »
Piano
Alex Farha »
Guitar, Oud
John Goldman »
Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Wind Instruments
Marshall Greenhouse »
Drum Kit, Percussion
Laurie Hartung »
Piano, Voice
Jeffrey Hunter »
Piano
Oscar Jasso »
Piano, Keyboard, Synth
Carol Kagy »
Voice
Lexie Levy »
Piano, Songwriting, Voice, Theory, Transcription
Randy Morris »
Guitar
Michael O'Toole »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele
Charles Rumback »
Piano
Bill Simmons »
Guitar
Thomas Winthrop Stevens »
Piano
Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Percussion, Piano
Jon Wall »
Guitar, Ensembles, Bass
Andrew Wilkins »
Piano