October 21, 2009 | brian | 2 Comments Our band met in a klezmer class at the Old Town School of Folk Music, an institution that is a wonderful resource for Chicagoans. I’ve been taking classes there for years. Here’s what keeps me coming back: The teachers are world-class. I’m always amazed at the level of talent there. The atmosphere is friendly. Learning a new skill can be nerve-wracking, but the Old Town School community is welcoming and encouraging, making it easy to learn. They teach a wide variety of musical styles. Don’t be deceived by the word “folk” in the title. Â Classes also cover rock, jazz, bluegrass, Â country music, world music, and dozens of others. Â They teach dance, too! They teach ensemble playing. Once you’ve progressed at learning an instrument, you can join ensembles to learn to play with other musicians. They are starting a new session of classes next week, so now is a good time to register! http://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/ ______________________________________________________ p.s. Â — We have a show tomorrow at Bill’s Blues. Â Come hear the results of an Old Town School education! Thursday, October 22Bill’s Blues1029 Davis St, Evanston, IL7pm