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Ukulele Classes

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.

Introduction to Ukulele

Beginner

Monday, Tuesday or Saturday with Charles Kim, Michael Hammerman, Paula McKernan or Abigail Lyons

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $256 ($236 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 or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Ukulele 1

Beginner

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday with Michael Hammerman, Paula McKernan, Vanda Kay or Abigail Lyons

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

Learn simple chords and play a song on the first night.

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

Ukulele 2

Intermediate

Monday, Wednesday or Thursday with Michael Hammerman or Vanda Kay

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

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online

Holiday Songs Ukulele Sing and Strum Workshop

WorkshopOpen to AllNew!

Sunday with Vanda Kay

120 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $40 ($37 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Tin Pan Alley Ukulele Band

AdvancedNew!

Monday with Vanda Kay

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

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Ukulele 3: The Great American Songbook

Intermediate

Tuesday with Vanda Kay

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

Location: Online

Ukulele 3: The Complete Player

Intermediate

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

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

Ukulele 3Peat

Intermediate

Tuesday with Michael Hammerman

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

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Ukulele Fingerstyle Repertoire

Intermediate

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

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

Ukulele Rock and Pop Jam

IntermediateNew!

Thursday with Vanda Kay

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

Location: Online

Ukulele Workshop: Holiday Songs pt. 1

WorkshopOpen to All

Sunday with Vanda Kay

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $30 ($28 members)

Location: Online

Ukulele Workshop: Holiday Songs pt. 2

WorkshopOpen to All

Sunday with Vanda Kay

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $30 ($28 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

$336 for 30 minutes ($326 for members)

$480 for 45 minutes ($465 for members)

$616 for 60 minutes ($596 for members)


Session & Registration Dates

8-week lessons: 10/28/2024 – 12/22/2024

Monday 09/23/24: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 10/07/24: Transfer registration

Wednesday 10/09/24: Open registration

8-week lessons: 01/06/2025 – 03/02/2025

Monday 11/18/24: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 12/02/24: Transfer registration

Wednesday 12/04/24: Open registration

8-week lessons: 03/03/2025 – 04/27/2025

Monday 01/27/25: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 02/10/25: Transfer registration

Wednesday 02/12/25: Open registration

8-week lessons: 04/28/2025 – 06/22/2025

Monday 03/24/25: Re-registration for current students begins

Monday 04/07/25: Transfer registration

Wednesday 04/09/25: Open registration


Teachers

Click for teacher profiles and schedules

Henry Altenberg »
Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Electric Bass

Vanda Kay »
Ukulele, Piano, Electric Bass, Theory

Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele (including Baritone), Mandolin

Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele, Ensembles

Shoji Naito »
Guitar, Harmonica (Blues & Jazz), Ukulele, Bass

Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele

Chris Winters »
Guitar, Ukulele