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Monday - Thursday 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday - Sunday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue: 773.751.3398
909 W. Armitage Avenue: 773.525.1506
Celebrating the rich variety of our musical community - jump on in!
Study the styles, play the tunes - join the band.
Pick a Beatle class! People say they wrote the book and they didn't even know how to read! One of the best ways to hone your abilities on your instrument is to study the masters! We offer Beatles for Beginners for those just starting to get comfortable on their instruments. Beatles Acoustic addresses vocals and guitar parts. The Beatles Ensemble and Daytime Beatles take on a different album each session. Beatles Fingerstyle offers unique instrumental arrangements.
Beatles Ensemble » Beatles Acoustic Ensemble » Beatles for Beginners » Beatles Fingerstyle Guitar » Daytime Beatles Ensemble » Acoustic Stones | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Monday with John Mead Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Core · Artist Specific | |
| Hendrix Decoded | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Saturday with Bob Goins Don't wait until tomorrow become stone free today Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Artist Specific | |
| Bass Groove Lab | Bass | Group ClassIntermediate 60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $147 ($137 members) Monday with Harlan Terson An hour long lab to make you “badder” Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Musicianship | |
| ‘60s Classics Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Wednesday or Saturday with Steve Levitt You call the tune; we'll learn the tune. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| ‘90s Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $216 ($206 members) Tuesday with Andrea Bunch Whatever, dude. East Village, East London, Eastern Europe, East Building. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Ensemble Basics | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Tuesday or Saturday with Charles Kim Get your act together before joining an ensemble or group. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| New Americana Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Monday with Alton Smith Hey Ho and all points in between Grouped with: Bluegrass · Pop & Rock · Country & Traditional · Artist Specific | |
| Band Coaching Adult | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Saturday with Bob Goins Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Performance · Electric | |
| Beatles Acoustic Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Tuesday with Tommi Zender Deep cuts and favorites from from John, Paul et. al Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Daytime Beatles Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Friday with Steve Levitt Session 4 Let It Be Session 5 Abbey Road Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Beatles Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Wednesday with Steve Levitt Session 5 Abbey Road Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Performance · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Beatles for Beginners | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Thursday with Charles Kim The music of the Fab Four simplified for those who have only played a short while. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Tom Petty Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Thursday with John Mead Oh hell yes! Baby put on your party dress and join the band. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Women's Rock Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Saturday with Shelley Miller Rockin' music by women for everyone Session 5: The 70s Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Classic Album Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Saturday with Charles Kim Session 6: “Raw Power” by The Stooges Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Merge Records Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Saturday with Shelley Miller Arcade Fire, Magnetic Fields, Neutral Milk Hotel and more Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Concept - Soundtrack Album Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Thursday with Steve Levitt Session 5: Moondance LP by Van Morrison Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Modern Country Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Tuesday with Jacob Sweet Come explore your 21st century inner twang. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Country & Traditional · Electric | |
| Eclectic Electric Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $216 ($206 members) Wednesday with Steve Doyle or Tommi Zender We can take this bus anywhere you want. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Women's Acoustic Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Monday with Andrea Bunch Come together to celebrate popular music by women from all eras. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Country & Traditional · Artist Specific | |
| Folk-Rock Acoustic Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Wednesday with Tommi Zender Work on licks, harmonies, arrangements and more. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Folk · Artist Specific | |
| Grateful Dead Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Thursday with Steve Levitt Come join Uncle Steve's band Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Performance · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Here and Now Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Monday with Randy Morris or Andrea Bunch Just what it says, contemporary music. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Iron Maiden Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Tuesday with Dan Fulkerson Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Jam Band Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Monday with Jon Wall Let's kick out the jams and get better while we're at it. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Latin Grooves and Roots Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Sunday with Manny Bances Add some spicy flavorings to whatever style you play: Jamming with Latin Roots music and contemporary funky fusions. Grouped with: Jazz · Pop & Rock · World · Latin | |
| One Hit Wonders Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Monday with Alton Smith Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Poets of Pop Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Wednesday with Bill Brickey We're paying attention to both lyrics and groove. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Performance · Artist Specific | |
| Punk Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Sunday with Shelley Miller gabba gabba hey Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| R&B Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Wednesday with John Mead Immerse yourself into the work of an artist or musical movement. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Artist Specific | |
| Reggae Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Thursday with Gregg Ostrom Come get you some ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, and dancehall from the great nation of Jamaica. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · World · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Rockabilly Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Tuesday with Jacob Sweet Join this rootsy band comprised of a combination of R&B mixed with country influences. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Country & Traditional · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Soul Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $216 ($206 members) Thursday with Alton Smith or Bill Brickey Session 3: The music of Muscle Shoals- Aretha, Wilson, Clarence and more Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Performance · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Windy City Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Sunday with Andrea Bunch Connect with your metropolitan roots! Grouped with: Jazz · Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Yacht Rock Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Thursday with Cathy Norden it'll keep you runnin' Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Wilco Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Tuesday with Bob Goins If you feel like singing a song and you want other people to sing along… Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Country & Traditional · Artist Specific | |
| Rock & Pop Chamber Music | Fiddle & Cello | Group ClassAdvanced 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) This class is offered on alternating sessions with Folk & Classical Chamber Music. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Performance · Wind & Reeds | |
| RPA Ensemble aka Dawson's Guitar 4Ever | Guitar | Group ClassAdvanced 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Thursday with Steve Dawson A group of 4ever students under Dawson's leadership Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Performance | |
| Basics of Electric Chicago Blues Guitar | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Monday with Steve Hutchins Learn lead and comping techniques of the major players of the Chicago blues style. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Essential Blues-Rock Electric Guitar Repertoire | Guitar | Group ClassAdvanced 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Sunday with Chris Winters An ongoing class which develops repertoire in the blues/rock genre. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Theory · Musicianship · Artist Specific | |
| Lead Guitar Basics | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Monday or Friday with Dan Fulkerson Get yourself ready to take a solo. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Musicianship | |
| Rhythm Guitar | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Monday or Saturday with Dan Fulkerson or Chris Corsale Focus on one of the most essential elements of playing guitar and music itself. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Musicianship | |
| Essential Blues-Rock Electric Guitar 1 Skills | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Sunday with Chris Winters Expand techniques and your personal riff artillery within the framework of songs and progressions in the blues/rock idiom. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Theory · Musicianship · Artist Specific | |
| Building Chord Vocabulary | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Thursday with Steve Hutchins Let's go beyond bar chords and learn to respond fearlessly to any chart. Grouped with: Blues · Jazz · Pop & Rock · Theory · Musicianship | |
| Classical Guitar Basic Repertoire | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Monday with Jacob Sweet Fun easy pieces to add pizzazz to your style. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Performance · Folk | |
| Fingerstyle Repertoire | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Thursday with Randy Morris Develop a songbag of solo accompaniments and instrumentals in a variety of styles. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Country & Traditional | |
| Pop Guitar Techniques and Arrangements | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Tuesday with Chris Corsale If you feel like it's time to add a few bells and whistles to your playing, then this is the class for you. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Theory · Musicianship | |
| Electric Guitar Styles Overdrive | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Tuesday with Dan Fulkerson Enhancement medication for the electric guitarist. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Electric | |
| Extended Play | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday with Mary Peterson, Chris Winters or Steve Levitt Make a long term commitment to improving your guitar playing skills Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Core · Musicianship | |
| Hard Rock and Metal Unplugged | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Wednesday with Dan Fulkerson All the licks, all the tricks - but with minimal hearing loss. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Artist Specific | |
| Introduction to Electric Guitar Styles | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Wednesday with Dan Fulkerson Make the transition from acoustic to electric. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Electric | |
| Introduction to Electric Slide Guitar | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Electric | |
| Contemporary Slide Guitar | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Thursday with Jon Spiegel Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Musicianship | |
| Millennial Song Repertoire | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Thursday with Dan Fulkerson It's a 21st Century sort of thing Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Beatles Fingerstyle Guitar | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Artist Specific | |
| Introduction to Gypsy Jazz Guitar | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Grouped with: Jazz · Pop & Rock · Theory | |
| Guitar Study Hall | Guitar | Group ClassOpen to All 60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $0 ($0 members) Monday or Wednesday with Steve Levitt A free Q & A with one of the school's renown guitar gurus. COME BY AND WE'LL HELP PLACE YOU IN THE PROGRAM Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Theory · Musicianship · Country & Traditional | |
| Crash Bass for Guitarists | Bass | Group ClassBeginner 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) 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. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Core · Musicianship | |
| Blues Bass Techniques & Forms | Bass | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Monday with Harlan Terson Get your blues playing down with one of the mainstays of the Chicago Blues scene. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock | |
| Playing Reggae Bass | Bass | Group ClassAdvanced 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) 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. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · World | |
| Learn Classic Rock Bass Lines | Bass | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) 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. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric | |
| Piano Lab: Dueling Pianos | Piano | Group ClassAdvanced 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock | |
| Ukulele 3: ‘Ukulele Ensemble | Ukulele | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Tuesday with Michael Hammerman Grouped with: Pop & Rock · World · Folk |
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4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60625 • 773.728.6000
