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Old Town School of Folk Music
Music School and Performing Arts Venue
Ravenswood, Chicago
The experts at Time Out Chicago and Chicagoist recommend this place
"Great classes, shows, place for music and instruments."(5 Tips)
"Great selection of group guitar classes for adults!"(4 Tips)
"my week.Perfect for the untalented beginner"(3 Tips)
"Great classes and fantastic concerts."(2 Tips)
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Guitar lessons here are the highlight of my week.Perfect for the untalented beginner who loves music. Warm and comfortable atmosphere for casual learning. They host some fantastic concerts too.Upvoted Mar 8
venessa tarbellNovember 17, 2011Excellent music instruction. Wiggle worms classes are popular with the younger set. They also have regular concerts that I highly recommend, although some can be over-priced.
Amy MillerJune 6, 2013Try out a beginners class here in aoat instrument. Instructors are great and classes are a great place without a lot of pressure and tons of fun. Buy a beer at the cafe and bring it to class!
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Wiggleworms provides over 2,000 infants and toddlers with their first experiences with music, including learning story songs, dance, finger plays and rhythm instruments. Read more
Angelica DongalloMay 18, 2014They have an awesome exhibit on Pete Seeger here. Check out the great art if you can't make it to any of their awesome workshops.
Time Out ChicagoMay 23, 2012Take in everything from Senegalese hip-hop to tropicalia on World Music Wednesdays. It’s still a school, too, by the way: satisfy your undying urge to learn the Autoharp or oud. -ASK Read more- Time Out ChicagoJune 4, 2012Take in everything from Senegalese hip-hop to tropicalia on World Music Wednesdays. It’s still a school, too, by the way: satisfy your undying urge to learn the Autoharp or oud.
Amy RobertsonMay 15, 2016The shop has very helpful and patient folks (and a large selection of string instruments)
Toni LeeDecember 31, 2012The Wiggle worms class for children is so much fun for little kids and big kids.
Great one-on-one piano lessons and group lessons for kids. Solid foundation for the rest of their lives (via Scoville) Read more
great teachers, and your best new friends… try it out, you'll like it!
Time Out Chicago KidsJuly 2, 2012The Old Town School of Folk Music's new addition is nominated for Best New Venue for Families in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at
Take a guitar class with Mark Dvorak. He's patient and teaches at a good pace, especially for those who are beginners.- Great classes and fantastic concerts. Even if you don't know the artist, it's always a high quality show for a price that you can afford.
- World-class instrument instruction for children and adults alike Read more
Laurie AlfaroNovember 24, 2012If you're coming for a concert, bring a sweater or a parka. The concert hall is always uncomfortably cold.
The teachers here, but the angry gal who works the information desk is not interested in helping you at all. It's possibly impacted a future decision to spend money at this place.
The School was founded in its original location in Old Town in 1957.
First Fridays is a fun way to see lots of different ensemble groups play, so you can pick one to join - fun!
Make sure and grab a micro brew to have with your lesson or event downstairs, try the Hoegaarden :)
Old Town reminds me how lucky I am to live in Chicago. Great shows, great venue, great classes.
A great voice teacher at the Old Town School is Carol Kagy--the best!- Carol Kagy is great voice coach at the Old Town School--the best!
Annie KJanuary 8, 2010Love the Hatha class here... Stephanie is a great instructor and sometimes a slow class is just what you need after a burnout day.
A very special happy place. Making music is good for the soul. Take my guitar class!
Great music classes; great community. Charles Kim and Bob Goins are good teachers, fun and welcoming to newbies.
Steve BarrettJune 13, 2011Excellent homely venue where I was privileged to see the legend that is Booker T Jones. Read more
Canteca de MacaoSeptember 2, 2012Don't miss our Chicago World Music Festival presentation on september 23rd, 2012!!! Read more
Going to see Dar Williams this evening. Must remember to mute new cell phone.
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Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wilson Ave)
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
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- 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
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- 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
(773) 728-6000
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Upcoming Events
- Isaac et Nora
7:00 PM on April 30, 2024
- Robyn Hitchcock with Eugene Mirman
7:00 PM on May 3, 2024
- Robyn Hitchcock with Eugene Mirman
7:00 PM on May 4, 2024
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