Jazz Theory for All Instruments
Intermediate
Monday with Tim McNamara
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Learn to talk the talk and walk the walk.
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!
Musical Theater Dance
Intermediate
Thursday with Aaron Umsted
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Learn basic jazz steps and bring characther to your favorite show tunes!
Beginning String Band Ensemble
Intermediate
Thursday with Colby Maddox or Dan Mulvihill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Come join the band
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 · $232 ($212 members)
Think the Cotton Club comes to Lincoln Square.
Gypsy Jazz Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Michael O'Toole
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 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 · $206 ($186 members)
Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz performance will inform your jazz study.
Jazz Ensemble: Learning Standards
Intermediate
Monday with Tim McNamara
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Build your tune vocabulary.
Beginning Jazz Lab
Intermediate
Thursday with Michael Nearpass
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $152 ($132 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 · $206 ($186 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 · $202 ($182 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 · $206 ($186 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 · $202 ($182 members)
No matter what genre of music you play, this class will take your playing to a whole other level.
Jazz Guitar 1
Intermediate
Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Take your time to absorb the fundamentals of jazz guitar.
Jazz Guitar 2
Advanced
Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Build your repertoire from session to session.
Introduction To Flamenco Guitar
Beginner
Wednesday with Mehran Jalili
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Examine the basic chords and rhythmic attacks of flamenco.
Flamenco Guitar 1 Skills
Beginner
Wednesday with Mehran Jalili
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Develop a catalog of strums and styles necessary to play flamenco.
Flamenco Guitar 2 Repertoire
Intermediate
Wednesday with Mehran Jalili
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Develop a strong repertoire in this exciting musical idiom.
Expanding Chord Voicings
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Sunday with Kyle Paul
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Let's dig deeper into the world of chords.
Guitar Study Hall
Open to All
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
Jazz Guitar 4ever
Advanced
Wednesday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 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 · $202 ($182 members)
Harmony Singing: Swing to Rockabilly
Intermediate
Thursday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 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: 09/02/2019 – 10/27/2019
Monday 07/15/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/29/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/31/19: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/28/2019 – 12/22/2019
Monday 09/23/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/07/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/09/19: 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
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
