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.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday with Charles Kim, Vanda Kay or Patrick Dugan
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Get started with the `ukulele by learning basic chords and strums at a pace designed for first-time players.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday with Charles Kim, Liz Chidester, Vanda Kay or Patrick Dugan
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Learn simple chords and play a song on the first night.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Sunday with Charles Kim, Michael Hammerman, Liz Chidester, Vanda Kay or Patrick Dugan
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Wednesday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Tuesday with Michael Hammerman or Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Thursday with Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Thursday with Vanda Kay
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $206 ($186 members)
Friday with Liz Chidester
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $20 ($18 members)
Sunday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
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.
$296 for 30 minutes ($286 for members)
$424 for 45 minutes ($409 for members)
$544 for 60 minutes ($524 for members)
8-week lessons: 10/26/2020 – 12/20/2020
Monday 09/21/20: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/05/20: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/07/20: Open registration
8-week lessons: 01/04/2021 – 02/28/2021
Monday 11/16/20: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 11/30/20: Transfer registration
Wednesday 12/02/20: Open registration
8-week lessons: 03/01/2021 – 04/25/2021
Monday 01/25/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/08/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/10/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 04/26/2021 – 06/20/2021
Monday 05/17/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 05/24/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/02/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/21/2021 – 08/15/2021
Monday 05/17/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 05/31/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/02/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 08/30/2021 – 10/24/2021
Monday 07/12/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/26/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/28/21: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/25/2021 – 12/19/2021
Monday 09/20/21: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/04/21: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/06/21: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
James Abud »
Piano, Little Strummers
Liz Chidester »
Ukulele, Wiggleworms Program, Voice, Piano, Guitar, School Partnerships
Geoff Dolce »
Violin, Fiddle, Guitar, Ukulele
Patrick Dugan »
Bass, Guitar, Ukulele
Vanda Kay »
Piano, Ukulele, Theory, Bass
Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele, Mandolin
Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Chris Winters »
Guitar, Ukulele
