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Monday - Thursday 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday - Sunday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue: 773.751.3398
909 W. Armitage Avenue: 773.525.1506
Celebrating the rich variety of our musical community - jump on in!
This unique program is a violin method taught in the folk tradition!
Old Town School of Folk Music's Kids' Fiddle Program is part of our joyful learning community for preschoolers, big kids, and tweens! Our team of teaching musicians, extraordinary fiddlers and players themselves, created our non-traditional violin method planted in the folk tradition. Young folks learn to play folk songs by ear in a group setting through singing, dancing, and rhythm. As students progress through the program, they also learn music theory skills and note reading. In our team taught classes, teachers give personalized attention within the group experience.
For all classes except Little Fiddlers, you will need to purchase or rent a violin from a private shop in Chicago - Seman Violins, A440 or Paul Wargaski Violins! Find information on purchasing and renting fiddles here. You can pick up rosin, shoulder rest sponges, practice books, and more at either of our Old Town School Music Store locations.
Registration opens December 8th!
Explore the fiddle through playing, singing, and dancing. Build fiddle friendships. Be surrounded by everything fiddle! Learn, practice, and make music!
For advanced fiddlers.
Fiddle Camp »
For all players of stringed instruments - fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin - take your playing to the next level in this band that explores Old Time music and more! Ask your teacher if you're ready for this band!
Kids' String Band » Little Fiddlers: 2½ - 3½ years | 2½ - 3½ years · Parents and Children Together! 45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $152 ($142 members) Friday with Erin Flynn Grouped with: 2-Year Olds · 3-Year Olds | |
| Little Fiddlers: 3 years (Violin) | 3 year(s) · Parents and Children Together! 45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $152 ($142 members) Saturday with Jess McIntosh Grouped with: 3-Year Olds | |
| Beginning Fiddlers | 3½ - 5 years · Parents and Children Together! 60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $416 ($396 members) Monday, Friday or Saturday with Lisa Antonio or Jess McIntosh Grouped with: 3-Year Olds · 4-Year Olds | |
| Continuing Fiddlers | 3½ - 5 years · Parents and Children Together! 60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $416 ($396 members) Monday with Jess McIntosh Grouped with: 3-Year Olds · 4-Year Olds | |
| Fiddle 1 - Kids | 5 - 7 year olds, 8 - 12 year olds 60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $416 ($396 members) Wednesday or Saturday with Billy Oh or Lisa Antonio Grouped with: 5-Year Olds · 6-Year Olds · 7-Year Olds | |
| Fiddle 1 Repertoire - Kids | 5-7 year olds 60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $416 ($396 members) Wednesday with Billy Oh Grouped with: 5-Year Olds · 6-Year Olds · 7-Year Olds | |
| Intermediate Fiddle - Kids | 5 - 7 year olds, 8 - 12 year olds 60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $416 ($396 members) Saturday with Billy Oh Grouped with: 5-Year Olds · 6-Year Olds · 7-Year Olds | |
| Advanced Fiddle - Kids | 7 - 12 year olds 60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $416 ($396 members) Tuesday or Saturday with Jonas Friddle or Jess McIntosh Grouped with: 5-Year Olds · 6-Year Olds · 7-Year Olds | |
| Advanced Fiddle: Note Reading - Kids | 8 - 12 year olds 60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $416 ($396 members) The next session of Fiddle will be an 8-week session beginning the week of April 25th Registration opens for current students on Monday, March 14th and for new students on Monday, March 21st. Let's MAKE music! Grouped with: 8-Year Olds and up | |
| Fiddle Camp 7-15 years | 360 minutes · Monday through Friday for 1 week · $500 ($500 members) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday with Staff Grouped with: Musicianship |
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 lessons: 05/01/2017 – 06/25/2017
Monday 03/27/17: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/10/17: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/12/17: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/26/2017 – 08/20/2017
Monday 05/22/17: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/05/17: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/07/17: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/05/2017 – 10/29/2017
Monday 07/17/17: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/31/17: Transfer registration
Wednesday 08/02/17: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/30/2017 – 12/24/2017
Monday 09/25/17: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/09/17: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/11/17: Open registration
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The Old Town School of Folk Music, Inc.
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60625 • 773.728.6000
