The ukulele is a beloved instrument across genres and musical traditions, and it's easy to see why. It's versatile, sounds great whether you're playing by yourself or in a group, and it's very beginner-friendly. In fact, `ukulele is the instrument of choice for many classroom music teachers because of how fun and accessible it is for students of any ability level. Classes at the Old Town School teach the fundamentals through songs ranging from traditional Hawaiian songs to Tin Pan Alley to the contemporary uke styles found in folk, rock, and pop music.
Wednesday or Thursday with Michael Hammerman or Henry Altenberg
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Get started with the ukulele by learning basic chords and strums at a pace designed for first-time players.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday, Friday or Sunday with Charles Kim, Michael Hammerman, Paula McKernan or Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Learn simple chords and play a song on the first night.
Location: Online, Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday, Friday or Sunday with Charles Kim, Michael Hammerman or Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Online or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Vanda Kay
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($28 members)
Location: Online
Saturday with Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Online
Saturday with Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Online
Tuesday with Michael Hammerman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Online
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Sunday with Vanda Kay
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($28 members)
Location: Online
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.
$336 for 30 minutes ($326 for members)
$480 for 45 minutes ($465 for members)
$616 for 60 minutes ($596 for members)
8-week lessons: 01/02/2023 – 02/26/2023
Monday 11/14/22: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 11/28/22: Transfer registration
Wednesday 11/30/22: Open registration
8-week lessons: 02/27/2023 – 04/23/2023
Monday 01/23/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/06/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/08/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 04/24/2023 – 06/18/2023
Monday 03/20/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/03/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/05/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/19/2023 – 08/13/2023
Monday 05/15/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Tuesday 05/30/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 05/31/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 08/28/2023 – 10/22/2023
Monday 07/10/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/24/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/26/23: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/23/2023 – 12/17/2023
Monday 09/18/23: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/02/23: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/04/23: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Henry Altenberg »
Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Electric Bass
Liz Chidester »
Ukulele, Wiggleworms Program, Voice, Piano, Guitar, School Partnerships
Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele (including Baritone), Mandolin
Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele, Ensembles
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Chris Winters »
Guitar, Ukulele
