Adult Lyrical Class
Open to All
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $174 ($154 members)
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!
Wednesday with Ethan Kirschbaum
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $215 ($195 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Hannah Marcus
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $20 ($18 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Luciano Antonio or Heitor Garcia
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $272 ($252 members)
Voices and instruments join together to play this infectious music.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Monday with Rick Veras
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Michael Nearpass
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
This ensemble is geared towards heavy hitters in the jazz idiom
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Michael Nearpass
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Manny Bances
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Colby Maddox or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $272 ($252 members)
Come join the band
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
No matter what genre of music you play, this class will take your playing to a whole other level.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Take your time to absorb the fundamentals of jazz guitar.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday or Sunday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 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.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online
Wednesday or Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Build your repertoire from session to session.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
An ongoing class in the advanced study of Jazz for the guitarist.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Friday with Jeffrey Hunter
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Jeffrey Hunter
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Tuesday with Luciano Antonio
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Develop your vocal skills using all the fun of swing jazz!
Location: Online
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.
$346 for 30 minutes ($336 for members)
$495 for 45 minutes ($480 for members)
$635 for 60 minutes ($615 for members)
8-week lessons: 06/23/2025 – 08/17/2025
Monday 05/19/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/02/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/04/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/01/2025 – 10/26/2025
Monday 07/14/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/28/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/30/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/27/2025 – 12/21/2025
Monday 09/22/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/06/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/08/25: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Bill Brickey »
Guitar, Wiggleworms Program, Drummers, Voice for Guitarists
Kathy Cowan »
Voice
Damien Dimas »
Guitar
Tony do Rosario »
Jazz Guitar
Al Ehrich »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Cello, Dance & Movement - Qi Gong
John Erickson »
Piano
John Goldman »
Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Wind Instruments
Jeffrey Hunter »
Piano
Oscar Jasso »
Piano, Keyboard, Synth
Carol Kagy »
Voice
Colin Kolasny »
Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass
Lexie Levy »
Piano, Songwriting, Voice, Theory, Transcription
Julia Mendiolea »
Guitar, Bass, Piano
Randy Morris »
Guitar
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar
Isaiah Sanderman »
Piano, Saxophone
Bill Simmons »
Guitar
Tom Sorich »
Drum Kit
Thomas Winthrop Stevens »
Piano
Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Piano, Percussion, Guitar
Jon Wall »
Guitar, Ensembles, Bass
Andrew Wilkins »
Piano
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family