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MIC Roots & Rock Program - faculty Dave Onderdonk and Megon McDonough

Rock - Folk - Blues - Country - Bluegrass - Klezmer

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!

Guitar and Ukulele Roots & Rock group 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
Interested in Roots & Rock private lessons in guitar, ukulele, mandolin, songwriting and more?

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Clem Leek

Music Production Faculty
Senior Director of Academic Operations; Campus Director, Winnetka

Brad Conroy

Guitar Department Chair, Guitar Faculty

Jeremiah Benham

Guitar & Musikgarten Faculty

Daniel Golden

Violin & Viola Faculty

Al Loss

Music Production Faculty

David Onderdonk

Guitar and Ukulele Faculty

Michael Scott

Mandolin, Guitar, Electric Bass Faculty

Upcoming Events

Fall Semester/Private Instruction Begins (17 weeks)

Fall group classes & ensembles begin

Free Demo Class: Alexander Technique for Musicians

Thanksgiving Recess

Winter Recess