Little Fiddlers: 2½ - 3½ years
Beginner
Monday or Saturday with Jess McIntosh or Shaun Whitley
45 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $312 ($292 members)
Kids Fiddle Program
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.
Beginning Fiddlers
Beginner
Monday or Saturday with Billy Oh, Elisabeth Johnson, Jess McIntosh or Shaun Whitley
60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $424 ($404 members)
Continuing Fiddlers
Beginner
Monday or Saturday with Elisabeth Johnson or Shaun Whitley
60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $424 ($404 members)
Fiddle Book 1 - Kids
Beginner
Monday, Wednesday or Saturday with Billy Oh or Jess McIntosh
60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $424 ($404 members)
Fiddle 1 Repertoire - Kids
Beginner
Wednesday with Billy Oh
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $212 ($202 members)
Advanced Fiddle - Kids
Advanced
Saturday with Billy Oh or Elisabeth Johnson
60 minutes · Once a week for 16 weeks · $424 ($404 members)
Advanced Fiddle: Tune Boosters - Kids
Advanced
Tuesday with Jonas Friddle or Anna Jacobson
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $212 ($202 members)
Join an inspiring community of fiddlers mastering fiddle and musicianship!
Fiddle Camp 7-12 years
Advanced
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday with Staff
360 minutes · Monday through Friday for 1 week · $500 ($500 members)
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
$288 for 30 minutes ($278 for members)
$416 for 45 minutes ($401 for members)
$536 for 60 minutes ($516 for members)
Session & Registration Dates
8-week lessons: 04/30/2018 – 06/24/2018
Monday 03/26/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 04/09/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 04/11/18: Open registration
8-week lessons: 06/25/2018 – 08/19/2018
Monday 05/21/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/04/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/06/18: Open registration
Teachers
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Lisa Antonio »
Fiddle
Brandi Berry »
Fiddle, Violin
Matt Brown »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar
Geoff Dolce »
Violin, Fiddle, Guitar, Ukulele
Al Ehrich »
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Cello, Dance & Movement - Qi Gong
Jonas Friddle »
Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Ensembles, Band Coaching
Anna Jacobson »
Fiddle, French Horn, Trumpet, Ensembles
Jess McIntosh »
Fiddle, Violin
Mark Mitchell »
Fiddle
Michael O'Toole »
Guitar, Ukulele, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Improvisation
Billy Oh »
Fiddle, Violin
Devin Shepherd »
Fiddle
