
Rock - Folk - Blues - Country - Bluegrass - Klezmer
Michael Scott, Roots & Rock Program Director
The Music Institute of Chicago’s Roots & Rock classes explore America’s great contributions across a broad musical landscape. Discover the common roots shared across these traditions, build a solid musical foundation, and make your own musical voice heard!
Roots & Rock classes are an easy way to make music and friends while building or expanding your musical skills in a friendly and comfortable setting. Enjoy:
- Beginning and intermediate level group classes led by some of the area’s most seasoned performers and teachers
- Dig into the rich history and culture behind the music
- Progress at the pace most comfortable for you through eight-week sessions
Interested in Roots & Rock private lessons in guitar, ukulele, mandolin, songwriting and more?
Register now for Roots & Rock Classes
Roots & Rock Session I (8 weeks) - Beginning: MONday, JANUARY 29, 2024
Questions? Please contact Michael Scott.
Instrumental Classes
Guitar I: Beginning (ages 8 - adults)
Guitar II: Intermediate (ages 9 - adults)
Ukulele I: Beginning (ages 8 - adults)
Ukulele II: Intermediate (ages 9 - adult)
Mandolin for the Absolute Beginner (ages 9 – adult)
Electric Bass Guitar for the Absolute Beginner (ages 9 – adult)
Special Topics
Music of the Beatles (ages 12 – adult)
The American Acoustic (ages 12 – adult)
Protest Songs: How Music Relates to Social Change (ages 16 – adult)
Music Theory Rocks! (ages 12 - adult)
Ensembles
Bluegrass Ensemble (ages 12 - adult)
Rock Ensemble (ages 12 -18)
Music Institute Klezmer Ensemble (MIKE) (ages 9 - adult)
Music Production
Music Notation Software (ages 12-17)
Music Production with Ableton Live (ages 12+ & adults)