Old Town School of Folk Music

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.

Try 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 !

Excellent 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.

Take 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

Take 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.

Wiggleworms 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

They 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.

Syl Johnson - This Saturday, Johnson swings by to show off his howlin’ pipes while riding the wave of his recent Numero Group release of reissued material from 1959 to 1971: Complete Mythology. Read more

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The shop has very helpful and patient folks (and a large selection of string instruments )

The Wiggle worms class for children is so much fun for little kids and big kids.

great teachers , and your best new friends… try it out, you'll like it!

Classes and workshops for students turn into many free concerts throughout the year. Check their website for details. Read more

Every thing, great place to grow roots :)

The School was founded in its original location in Old Town in 1957.

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 .

Great one-on-one piano lessons and group lessons for kids. Solid foundation for the rest of their lives (via Scoville) Read more

Take a guitar class with Mark Dvorak. He's patient and teaches at a good pace, especially for those who are beginners.

World-class instrument instruction for children and adults alike Read more

Great selection of group guitar classes for adults!

1st time here, great experience:) I'll be back

First Fridays is a fun way to see lots of different ensemble groups play, so you can pick one to join - fun!

I am interested in traditional folk ballad study. Any suggestions?

A very special happy place. Making music is good for the soul. Take my guitar class !

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.

If you're coming for a concert , bring a sweater or a parka. The concert hall is always uncomfortably cold.

Excellent concert venue . Small theater lends to a very intimate setting .

Hip hop + breakdancing w/Chris Courtney are the best

Best little venue for music

Carol Kagy is great voice coach at the Old Town School--the best!

A great voice teacher at the Old Town School is Carol Kagy--the best!

Old Town reminds me how lucky I am to live in Chicago. Great shows, great venue, great classes .

Love the Hatha class here... Stephanie is a great instructor and sometimes a slow class is just what you need after a burnout day.

Excellent homely venue where I was privileged to see the legend that is Booker T Jones. Read more

Great music classes ; great community. Charles Kim and Bob Goins are good teachers , fun and welcoming to newbies.

Make sure and grab a micro brew to have with your lesson or event downstairs, try the Hoegaarden :)

Best venue for a concert

Get to OTSFM and take a class , see a show, or just hang out in the lobby before class ! Read more

Don't miss our Chicago World Music Festival presentation on september 23rd, 2012!!! Read more

Jason is great with the kids guitar classes .

Come early. Like twenty minutes early to find parking .

Have a good folk music street fest in July

Good piano classes for kids

Music , dancing , friendly folks & me!

Great classes , shows, place for music and instruments .

They are giving tours of the new building!

please check out reverbnation- reginald haith thanks

We love OTS for music and art classes with the kids

Going to see Dar Williams this evening. Must remember to mute new cell phone.