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.
Tuesday with Michael Hammerman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Get started with the `ukulele by learning basic chords and strums at a pace designed for first-time players.
Monday with Liz Chidester
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Learn simple chords and play a song on the first night.
Monday, Thursday or Sunday with Michael Hammerman or Liz Chidester
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Wednesday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 members)
Tuesday with Michael Hammerman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $202 ($182 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.
$288 for 30 minutes ($278 for members)
$416 for 45 minutes ($401 for members)
$536 for 60 minutes ($516 for members)
8-week lessons: 09/02/2019 – 10/27/2019
Monday 07/15/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/29/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/31/19: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/28/2019 – 12/22/2019
Monday 09/23/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/07/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/09/19: Open registration
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Liz Chidester »
Ukulele, Wiggleworms Program, Voice, Piano, Guitar, School Partnerships
Geoff Dolce »
Violin, Fiddle, Guitar, Ukulele
Vanda Kay »
Piano, Ukulele, Theory
Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele
Chris Winters »
Guitar, Ukulele
