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Music Theory Classes

Let's shed some light on the how and why of music and songwriting.

Having a functional knowledge of music theory can enhance your playing ability, your songwriting proficiency and your basic understanding of any genre of music. Some of these classes are guitar specific. Others, can be applied to instrumental, vocal and general music enthusiasts.

Bass Lines in Hip-Hop

Beginner

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Intro to Jazz Ensemble

Intermediate

Thursday with Henry Altenberg

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Jazz Improv Fundamentals: Listening and Playing

Intermediate

Thursday with Michael Nearpass

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Songwriter's Ensemble

IntermediateNew!

Sunday with Camille McClellan

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Guitar Fingerboard Theory

Intermediate

Monday or Wednesday with Charles Kim, Dan Fulkerson or Julia Mendiolea

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

This class is highly recommended for all guitar students. Make it a point to enroll at some point in your musical journey.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Lead Guitar: Soloing for Beginners

Intermediate

Tuesday with John Mead

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Get yourself ready to take a solo.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Open Stage Bootcamp

Intermediate

Thursday with Bill Brickey

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Hit your next open stage equipped with knowledge and confidence.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Introduction to Jazz Guitar

Intermediate

Sunday 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

Jazz Guitar 1

Intermediate

Saturday 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

Jazz Guitar 2

Intermediate

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

Jazz Guitar 4Ever

Advanced

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

Guitar Fingerboard Theory 2

Advanced

Friday with Dan Fulkerson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

We offer this advanced class a few times a year.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Advancing Guitar: Chords to Riffs (Part 2)

IntermediateNew!

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Barre Chords Demystified: Play Across the Neck with Confidence

IntermediateNew!

Thursday with Charles Kim

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Guitar Riffs: Beginner-Intermediate

Open to AllNew!

Wednesday with Dan Fulkerson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Rhythm Guitar Essentials: Building Timing and Groove

BeginnerNew!

Monday with Dan Fulkerson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Intro to Music Theory Through the Songs of Dolly Parton

WorkshopOpen to AllNew!

Saturday with Staff

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $30 ($25 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Jazz Piano

Intermediate

Friday or Saturday with Jeffrey Hunter

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Songwriting: Fundamentals

Beginner

Monday, Wednesday or Sunday with Charles Kim, Abigail Lyons or Josh Ruebeck

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Own the keys that will unlock the songs within you.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Songwriting: Continuing Work

Intermediate

Monday, Tuesday or Sunday with Charles Kim or Steve Dawson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Expand the range of your self-expression through songs.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online

Finish Your Damn Songs!

Intermediate

Tuesday with Steve Dawson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Get motivated and achieve fruition.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Introduction to Audio Engineering with GarageBand

Beginner

Monday with Jordan Paine

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus