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Ukulele Classes

The ukulele is a beloved instrument across genres and musical traditions, and it's easy to see why. It's versatile, sounds great whether you're playing by yourself or in a group, and it's very beginner-friendly. In fact, `ukulele is the instrument of choice for many classroom music teachers because of how fun and accessible it is for students of any ability level. Classes at the Old Town School teach the fundamentals through songs ranging from traditional Hawaiian songs to Tin Pan Alley to the contemporary uke styles found in folk, rock, and pop music.

Introduction to Ukulele

Beginner

Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday with Michael Hammerman, Paula McKernan or Vanda Kay

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $248 ($228 members)

Get started with the ukulele by learning basic chords and strums at a pace designed for first-time players.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus, Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Online

Ukulele 1

Beginner

Tuesday or Sunday with Michael Hammerman, Paula McKernan or Henry Altenberg

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $248 ($228 members)

Learn simple chords and play a song on the first night.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Ukulele 2

Intermediate

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday with Charles Kim, Michael Hammerman or Vanda Kay

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $248 ($228 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online

Ukulele 3: Beatles Repertoire

Intermediate

Wednesday with Charles Kim

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $248 ($228 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Chord Chemistry for Ukulele

WorkshopOpen to All

Sunday with Charles Kim

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $30 ($28 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Ukulele Workshop: More Songs from Musicals and Movies

WorkshopIntermediate

Sunday with Vanda Kay

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $30 ($28 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Ukulele 3: Tin Pan Alley

Intermediate

Tuesday with Vanda Kay

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $248 ($228 members)

Location: Online

Ukulele 3: The Complete Player

Intermediate

Sunday with Vanda Kay

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $248 ($228 members)

Location: Online

Ukulele 3: Ukulele Ensemble

Intermediate

Tuesday with Michael Hammerman

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $248 ($228 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Ukulele Fingerstyle Repertoire

Intermediate

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Krista Ortgiesen with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $248 ($228 members)

Ukulele Jam Skills

IntermediateNew!

Wednesday with Vanda Kay

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $248 ($228 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Ukulele Workshop: Holiday Songs pt. 1

WorkshopOpen to All

Sunday with Vanda Kay

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $30 ($28 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online

Ukulele Workshop: Holiday Songs pt. 2

WorkshopOpen to All

Sunday with Vanda Kay

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $30 ($28 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Online

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

$336 for 30 minutes ($326 for members)

$480 for 45 minutes ($465 for members)

$616 for 60 minutes ($596 for members)


Session & Registration Dates


Teachers

Click for teacher profiles and schedules

Henry Altenberg »
Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Electric Bass

Charles Kim »
Bass, Composition, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele (including Baritone), Mandolin

Shelley Miller »
Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele, Ensembles

Jacob Sweet »
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Songwriting, Ukulele

Chris Winters »
Guitar, Ukulele