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Workshops

Workshops are special, one-time experiences of music and dance with master teachers at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Low in time commitment but high in artistry, workshops are timely, engaging, and dynamic sessions targeted to serve participants with varied interests and goals.

The typical duration of a one-day workshop is an hour and a half to two hours, but we also offer intensives and multi-day or multi-week options. Workshops costs are dependent on length, specialty, and teaching artist, and some are funded by grants to make them low-cost to you. Each week we host something or someone new, so check back often!

Sat. April 20, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 909 W Armitage Ave

Music for Milestones: A Music Experience for Neurodivergent Kiddos

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. April 20, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Understanding the Major Pentatonic Scale

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
Class is full.
Sat. April 20, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Understanding the Minor Pentatonic Scale

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$35 ($30 members)
Sun. April 21, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go - The Hits with Krista O

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. April 21, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Contemporary Improvisation & Phrasework

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$18 ($16 members)
Fri. April 26, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Week Eight Friday Family Jam

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Guitar
Fri. April 26, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Wiggleworms Family Night

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
Fri. April 26, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Afro-Cuban Rumba Guanguanco Workshop with Joshua Guy

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Open to All
Program: Drumming
$30 ($25 members)
Fri. April 26, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Old Town School Songbook Jam

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Open to All
Program:
Sat. April 27, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Abstracting Fiddle Melodies for Clawhammer Banjo with Cameron DeWhitt

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Intermediate
Program: Banjo
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. April 27, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Adding Drone and Drive to Your Flatpicking with Morgan Harris

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. April 27, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Old Time Fiddle And Bowing Techniques With George Jackson

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Intermediate
Program: Fiddle & Cello
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. April 27, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Yoga Basics with Jackie Jasperson

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sat. April 27, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Swedish Fiddle Workshop with Anna Ekborg

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Intermediate
Program: Fiddle & Cello
$35 ($30 members)
Sun. April 28, 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

West Coast Swing Toolkit Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. April 28, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Central) · 909 W Armitage Ave

Yoga Basics with Jackie Jasperson

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. April 28, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

String Band Jam

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Open to All
Program:
Sun. April 28, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Bookworms Music and Storytelling: I’m So Glad You’re My Friend

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$25 ($23 members)
Wed. May 01, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Wed. May 01, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

May Day: A Celebration of Workers with Chris Walz and Bucky Halker

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Open to All
Program:
$15 ($5 members)
Sun. May 05, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Miss Meg’s Music Friends: For Ages 4-6!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. May 05, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Miss Meg’s Music Friends: For Ages 7-9!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. May 05, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go - The Hits with Krista O

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. May 05, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Mexican Folkloric: Pineapple Dance

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
$25 ($23 members)
Sat. May 11, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Rhythm of the Rain Workshop

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 11, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Intro to Klezmer Workshop with Chaia

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Open to All
Program: Ensemble
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. May 11, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Say What You Mean/Mean What You Say: A Songwriting Workshop with Aurin Woods

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$40 ($35 members)
Sat. May 11, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Honky Tonkin’ 2 Steppin Basic Dance Workshop with Louie Stallone

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Intermediate
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. May 11, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Super Simple Solos

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Open to All
Program:
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 11, 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Chord Chemistry for Ukulele and Guitar

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 11, 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Classic Line Dancing Workshop with Louie Stallone

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Open to All
Program:
$25 ($18 members)
Sun. May 12, 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Disco-age Hustle for Modern Social Dancers

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. May 12, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Queer As Folk: Finding Your Voice

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Thu. May 16, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Weezerworms!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$26 ($21 members)
Thu. May 16, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Weezerworms!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$26 ($21 members)
Sat. May 18, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Weezerworms!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$26 ($21 members)
Sat. May 18, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave
Sat. May 25, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Three Notebooks: A System For Creative And Productive Lyric Writing Sessions with Jonas Friddle

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$50 ($45 members)
Sat. May 18, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Argh! Barre Chords!

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 18, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Community Singing Workshop with Megan Eberhardt

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$35 ($30 members)
Sat. May 18, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · Online

Crash Bass for Guitarists

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Beginner
Program: Bass
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 18, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Weezerworms!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
$26 ($21 members)
Sat. May 18, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Afro-Peruvian Dance Workshop with Ruben Pachas

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Open to All
Program:
$25 ($20 members)
Sat. May 18, 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Beatles Songbook: A Hard Day’s Night

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Open to All
Program:
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. May 18, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Ukulele Sing and Strum Workshop with Vanda Kay

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($28 members)
Sun. May 19, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Family Jam and Song Share!

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Wiggleworms
Sun. May 19, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Hip Hop Workshop

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. May 19, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Hoop Dance Workshop with Renee Nanzer

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Beginner
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. May 26, 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Country Western Line Dance for Beginners

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. June 02, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Melodies, Bass Runs and Riffs for Guitarists

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. June 02, 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

How to Practice

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Open to All
Program:
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. June 02, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Ukulele Sing and Strum Workshop with Vanda Kay

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Open to All
Program: Ukulele
$30 ($28 members)
Mon. June 03, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM (Central) · Online

Clawhammer Banjo Workshops with Michael J. Miles: Ripple by Grateful Dead

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Intermediate
Program: Banjo
$25 ($23 members)
Wed. June 05, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM (Central) · Online

Songwriter’s Circle Online with Daniel Connolly

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Open to All
Program: Songwriting
$12 ($10 members)
Sat. June 08, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Clawhammer Gym: An Exercise Routine To Whip The Right Hand Into Shape with Jonas Friddle

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Intermediate
Program: Banjo
$30 ($25 members)
Sat. June 08, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · Online

Soul Sampler Bass Workshop

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Intermediate
Program: Bass
$25 ($23 members)
Sun. June 09, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go - The Hits with Krista O

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. June 09, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Beatles Songbag: Beatles For Sale and Help

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Intermediate
Program: Ensemble
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. June 09, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Queer As Folk: Finding Your Voice

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Open to All
Program: Voice
$25 ($20 members)
Sun. June 09, 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Open Tunings for Guitar, Part 1

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Fri. June 21, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Week Eight Friday Family Jam

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Open to All
Kids Group Class – Program: Guitar
Sun. June 23, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

‘60s Style Go-Go - Deep Cuts with Krista O

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Open to All
Program: Dance
$20 ($18 members)
Sun. July 21, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Open Tunings for Guitar, Part 2

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. July 21, 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Neil Young Songbook

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Open to All
Program: Guitar
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. August 11, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Rolling Stones Songbook

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Open to All
Program:
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. August 11, 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM (Central) · 4545 N Lincoln Ave

Simple Music Theory for Songwriters

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Open to All
Program:
$30 ($25 members)
Sun. October 13, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

Blues and Ragtime Guitar Workshop with Mary Flower

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$45 ($40 members)
Sun. November 03, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

An Introduction To DADGAD Guitar Workshop with Sarah McQuaid

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)
Sun. November 03, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Central) · 4544 N Lincoln Ave

DADGAD Song Accompaniment Workshop with Sarah McQuaid

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Intermediate
Program: Guitar
$40 ($35 members)