Little Fiddlers: 2½ - 3½ years
Beginner
Saturday with Kristen Seto
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($146 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, please bring your violin to class. You'll need to rent a fractional violin sized for your child, from a private shop in Chicago - Seman Violins, A440 or Paul Wargaski Violins! 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
Saturday with Genevieve Koester or Kristen Seto
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $212 ($202 members)
Continuing Fiddlers
Beginner
Saturday with Billy Oh
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $212 ($202 members)
Kids' Fiddle: Book One
Beginner
Saturday with Genevieve Koester or Kristen Seto
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $212 ($202 members)
Kids' Fiddle: Book Two
Intermediate
Saturday with Billy Oh or Lisa Antonio
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $212 ($202 members)
Kids' Fiddle: Book Three
Advanced
The next session will be a 16 week session beginning the week of January 7th. Registration opens for current students on Monday, November 12th and new and returning students on November 19th.
In the meantime, join us at the FREE Saturday OPEN Jam any Saturday at noon at 909 Armitage. It's for all levels and ages and an important way we collaborate in learning. Bring your instrument or borrow one of ours.
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $212 ($202 members)
Advanced Fiddle: Tune Boosters - Kids
Advanced
The next session will be an 8 week session beginning the week of April 29th followed by another 8 week session beginning the week of June 24th. For the spring session, registration opens for current students on Monday, March 18th and new and returning students on March 25th. In the meantime, email Erin Flynn eflynn@oldtownschool.org for placement in a Kids' Fiddle group class and/or private lessons. And, join us at the FREE Saturday OPEN Jam any Saturday at noon at 909 Armitage. It's for all levels and ages and an important way we collaborate in learning. Bring your instrument or borrow one of ours.
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $212 ($202 members)
Kids' Cello: Book One
Sunday with Alison Chesley
55 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $188 ($178 members)
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: 01/07/2019 – 03/03/2019
Monday 11/19/18: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 12/03/18: Transfer registration
Wednesday 12/05/18: Open registration
8-week lessons: 03/04/2019 – 04/28/2019
Monday 01/28/19: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 02/11/19: Transfer registration
Wednesday 02/13/19: Open registration
Teachers
Click for teacher profiles and schedules
Patrik Ahlberg »
Fiddle, Violin
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
Teresa Shine »
Fiddle
