Trad Jazz Ensemble
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Jazz Classes
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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!
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
Jazz Blues Improvisation for All Instruments
IntermediateNew!
Tuesday with Tim McNamara
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Four concentrated units to improve your playing
Big Band Jazz Ensemble
Intermediate
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.
110 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $240 ($220 members)
Gypsy Jazz Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Rick Veras
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
Come join the Hot Club of Lincoln Square.
Jazz Ensemble: Learning Standards
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $210 ($190 members)
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.
Introduction to Jazz Guitar
Intermediate
This class is offered on a rotating basis with Jazz Guitar 1. 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 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
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 4ever
Advanced
Wednesday with Tony Do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
An ongoing class in the advanced study of Jazz for the guitarist.
Introduction to Brazilian Guitar
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)
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
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)
Classic Pop Songs Simplified
IntermediateNew!
Wednesday or Friday with Barbara Silverman
60 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $80 ($70 members)
Build your own songbag with spice and variety.
Jazz Guitar 1.5
IntermediateNew!
Wednesday with Tony Do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Jazz guitar mastery is a lifelong journey and we invite you to repeat level as much as necessary before moving on to Jazz Guitar 2.
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)
Jazz Bass ONLINE Workshop
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Saturday with Jason Roebke
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Enter new dimensions in your bass playing.
Jerry Garcia Lead Guitar Styles ONLINE Workshop
WorkshopIntermediateNew!
Saturday with Richard Pettengill
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $20 ($20 members)
Unlock some of the mysteries of Captain Trips' distinctive approach to guitar.
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
$296 for 30 minutes ($286 for members)
$424 for 45 minutes ($409 for members)
$544 for 60 minutes ($524 for members)
Session & Registration Dates
8-week lessons: 05/04/2020 – 06/28/2020
Monday 04/06/20: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/20/20: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/22/20: Open registration
Teachers
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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
