The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities. Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, the Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 accredited class offerings, private lessons, and workshops that span an array of artistic genres.

The School's critically acclaimed concerts showcase some of the finest and most diverse local and touring artists in our intimate and acoustically superb hall. Ticket prices remain among the most affordable in the city and special events such as the Square Roots Festival and World Music Wednesdays make music accessible to all with free and reduced-priced programs.

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Kids Classes

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The Old Town School of Folk Music offers group music classes for children that are as unique and multi-faceted as your child. Also we offer group music classes for children that are as unique and multi-faceted as your child.

Adult Group Classes

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Choose from hundreds of classes in music, dance, and both visual and performing arts. We offer classes for every interest, inclination, and skill level. Learn at your own pace in a relaxed, non-competitive group setting. Most of our classes for adults are in the evenings and on weekends, at both our Lincoln Park and Lincoln Square locations.

Private Lessons

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Our private lessons like our group classes run in 8-week sessions, however, you can begin private lessons during any week in the session. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced musician looking to take your playing to another level, private lessons provide the opportunity to get the personal attention that can be beneficial to your growth as a musician.

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