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8-Week Classes: September 5 - October 29
Registration is Open Now! »
8-Week Classes: October 24 - December 18
Registration is Open Now! »
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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 »
Calling all American Girls, Mary Janes, Refugees and Vampires in the valley. Don't back down or breakdown here's your chance to learn and celebrate one of the most iconic songbooks around. John Mead will teach the tunes and gear you for performance. The waiting is the hardest part…
Tom Petty Ensemble » John Mead » Petty's Website » 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 John Mead or 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 | |
| Mountain Goats Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Saturday with Shelley Miller Folks have asked and now we're offering it. 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 | |
| Yacht Rock Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Thursday with Cathy Norden Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · 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 5:A Twofer from Neil Young “Gold Rush” & “Nowhere” 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 | |
| Glam Rock Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $216 ($206 members) Saturday with Bob Goins or Jane Hanna Come celebrate or be introduced to a host of characters, the Metal Guru, a Diamond Dog, and many more. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · 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 | |
| Grunge Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 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 · 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 | |
| Memphis to New Orleans Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Thursday with Jon Spiegel From Ragtime to the Beale Street all flavors in between. Grouped with: Jazz · Pop & Rock · Country & Traditional · Cajun · Electric | |
| 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 | |
| Pop Divas Ensemble | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 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 · Performance · Electric · 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 | |
| Soundtrack of the Windy City | 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 | |
| Rock & Pop Chamber Music | Fiddle & Cello | Group ClassAdvancedNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Tuesday with Brandi Berry 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) This and other musicianship classes are offered in rotation thru 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 · Musicianship | |
| Rhythm Guitar | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Friday with Dan Fulkerson 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 or Saturday with Steve Hutchins or Chris Corsale 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 | |
| Overdrive 2 Electric Guitar Styles | 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, Thursday or Friday with Mary Peterson, Chris Winters or Dan Fulkerson 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) Thursday with Jon Spiegel Basic skills, techniques, and tunings will be covered. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Electric | |
| Millennial Song Repertoire | Ensemble | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Thursday with Dan Fulkerson Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Beatles Fingerstyle Guitar | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Monday with Michael Miles A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Musicianship · Artist Specific | |
| Brothers Vaughan Guitar Styles | Guitar | Group ClassAdvanced 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Thursday with Steve Hutchins Let's head to Texas and examine the differences and similarities of these great blues brothers. Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| Introduction to Gypsy Jazz Guitar | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Monday with Michael O'Toole 8 chord shapes will enable you to start playing in this style Grouped with: Jazz · Pop & Rock · Theory | |
| Heavy Metal Hits and Misses | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediate 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $200 ($190 members) Grouped with: Pop & Rock · Electric · Artist Specific | |
| How to Play Guitar in a Band | Guitar | Group ClassIntermediateNew! 80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $196 ($186 members) Grouped with: Blues · Pop & Rock · Artist Specific | |
| 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) Monday with Harlan Terson A course designed for those who already play another stringed instrument. 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) Saturday with Harlan Terson Learn the standards of Classic Rock and make requests as well. 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 ClassOpen to All 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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