Fingerstyle Workshop Series with Michael J. Miles
WorkshopIntermediate
Monday with Michael Miles
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
Location: Online
Pop & Rock Classes
Classes in the session beginning the week of January 3, 2022 will meet either IN-PERSON or ONLINE. Check class listings for locations!
Study the styles, play the tunes - join the band.
Bob Dylan & Woody Guthrie for Clawhammer Banjo
IntermediateNew!
Monday with Michael Miles
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
Location: Online
Crash Bass for Guitarists
Beginner
Saturday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
A course designed for those who already play another stringed instrument.
Location: Online
Blues Bass Techniques & Forms
Intermediate
Saturday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Get your blues playing down with one of the mainstays of the Chicago Blues scene.
Location: Online
Walking Bass Groove Lab
Intermediate
Monday with Harlan Terson
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $169 ($149 members)
An hour long lab to make you “badder”
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
The ‘80s Ensemble
Intermediate
There are no classes scheduled right now. Please check back.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
‘80s Pop Metal
Intermediate
Tuesday with Dan Fulkerson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Break out your spandex and hairspray.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Alt-Country Ensemble
Intermediate
Saturday with Shelley Miller
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Calling all cowboys & cowgirls we're twanging our way thru some great material.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
‘90s Ensemble
Intermediate
Tuesday with Andrea Bunch
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Whatever, dude. East Village, East London, Eastern Europe, East Building.
Location: Online
New Americana Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Alton Smith
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Hey Ho and all points in between
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Beatles Acoustic Songbook
Intermediate
Tuesday with Tommi Zender
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Location: Online
Beatles for Beginners
Intermediate
Thursday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
The music of the Fab Four simplified for those who have only played a short while.
Location: Online
Daytime Beatles Ensemble
Intermediate
Friday with Steve Levitt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Location: Online
Beatles Ensemble
Intermediate
Wednesday with Tom Ryan
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
‘60s Classics Ensemble
Intermediate
Saturday with Steve Levitt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
You call the tune; we'll learn the tune.
Location: Online
Modern Country Ensemble
Intermediate
Tuesday with Jacob Sweet
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Come explore your 21st century inner twang.
Location: Online
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Ensemble
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Eclectic Electric Ensemble
Intermediate
Wednesday with Tommi Zender
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
We can take this bus anywhere you want.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Folk-Rock Acoustic Ensemble
Intermediate
Wednesday with Tommi Zender
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Work on licks, harmonies, arrangements a great mix of artists and songs
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Grateful Dead Ensemble
Intermediate
Thursday with Steve Levitt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Come join Uncle Steve's band
Location: Online
Here and Now Ensemble
Intermediate
Monday with Randy Morris or Andrea Bunch
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 members)
Just what it says, contemporary music.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Latin Music Essentials
Intermediate
Sunday with Manny Bances
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Poets of Pop Ensemble
Intermediate
Wednesday with Bill Brickey
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
We're paying attention to both lyrics and groove.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Punk Ensemble
Intermediate
Saturday with Shelley Miller
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
gabba gabba hey
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Rockabilly Ensemble
Intermediate
Tuesday with Jacob Sweet
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Join this rootsy band comprised of a combination of R&B mixed with country influences.
Location: Online
Soul Ensemble
Intermediate
Thursday with Alton Smith or Bill Brickey
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $222 ($202 members)
Join one of the longest running ensembles celebrating this American music form
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Renew My Fiddling Workshop Series with Brandi Berry Benson
WorkshopOpen to AllNew!
Saturday with Brandi Berry Benson
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($25 members)
Location: Online
RPA Ensemble
Advanced
Thursday with Steve Dawson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Basics of Electric Chicago Blues Guitar
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $$214 ($$194 members)
Acoustic Slide Guitar 1 Repertoire
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Beatles Fingerstyle
Intermediate
Monday with Michael Miles
80 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $99 ($89 members)
A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
Location: Online
Classical Guitar Basic Repertoire
Intermediate
Monday with Jacob Sweet
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
This class is a hybrid offering - students may attend either in person or by Zoom.
Location: Online
Fingerstyle Repertoire
Intermediate
Thursday with Randy Morris
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Develop a songbag of solo accompaniments and instrumentals in a variety of styles.
Location: Online
Electric Guitar Styles Overdrive
Intermediate
Tuesday or Thursday with Dan Fulkerson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Enhancement medication for the electric guitarist.
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Electric Slide Guitar
Intermediate
Sunday with Donna Herula
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
We'll cover old school and new school.
Location: Online
Fundamental Fingerpicking Accompaniment
Intermediate
60 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $80 ($70 members)
Rhythm Guitar
Intermediate
Saturday with Chris Corsale
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Focus on one of the most essential elements of playing guitar and music itself.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Extended Play: Guitar
Intermediate
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday with Mary Peterson, Barbara Silverman, Chris Winters, Elaine Moore, Catherine Norden or Louis Bardales
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Make a long term commitment to improving your guitar playing skills
Location: Online, Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Songs of the Great Singer-Songwriters
Intermediate
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $214 ($194 members)
Extended Play: Folk/Country/Blues Harmonica
Intermediate
Thursday with Skip Landt
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Join along to improve your playing more and more.
Location: Online
Ukulele 3: Beatles Repertoire
Intermediate
Wednesday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Location: Online
Ukulele 3: Ukulele Ensemble
Intermediate
Tuesday with Michael Hammerman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Location: Online
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: 01/03/2022 – 02/27/2022
Monday 11/15/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 11/29/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 12/01/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 02/28/2022 – 04/24/2022
Monday 01/24/22: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/07/22: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/09/22: Open registration
Teachers
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John Abbey »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Guitar
Patrik Ahlberg »
Violin, Fiddle, Guitar
Louis Bardales »
Guitar
Bill Brickey »
Guitar, Wiggleworms Program, Drummers, Voice for Guitarists
Chris Corsale »
Guitar
Kathy Cowan »
Voice
Steve Dawson »
Guitar, Songwriting
Deanna Devore »
Guitar, Songwriting
Tony Do Rosario »
Jazz Guitar
Steve Doyle »
Dobro, Guitar, Lap Steel
Al Ehrich »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Cello, Dance & Movement - Qi Gong
John Erickson »
Piano
Victor Figueroa »
Piano
Dan Fulkerson »
Guitar
Anna Jacobson »
Fiddle, French Horn, Trumpet, Ensembles
Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele (including Baritone), Mandolin
Lexie Levy »
Piano, Songwriting, Voice, Theory, Transcription
Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Elaine Moore »
Guitar, Voice
Shannon Mustard »
Fiddle, Violin
Renee Nanzer »
Double Play for Preschoolers, Piano, Voice
Catherine Norden »
Piano, Guitar, Theatre, Music Theory
Mary Peterson »
Theater, Guitar,
Wiggleworms Program, School Partnerships
David Sims »
Drum Kit, Big Drummers, Percussion
Alton Smith »
Piano
Joel Styzens »
Drum Kit, Guitar, Percussion, Piano
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Harlan Terson »
Bass Guitar, Guitar
Rebecca Toon »
Voice, Guitar
Jon Wall »
Guitar, Ensembles, Bass
Andrew Wilkins »
Piano
Chris Winters »
Guitar, Ukulele
