Old Town School of Folk Music

Old Town School of Folk Music is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. With 234 employees, the school serves an average of 6,000 students per week across its three facilities located in Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park. The Old Town School offers a diverse range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses for individuals of all ages and skill levels. They provide 650 class offerings, private lessons, and workshops spanning a variety of artistic genres. The school also hosts critically acclaimed concerts featuring both local and touring artists in their intimate concert halls. The Old Town School is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community & Precollegiate Arts Schools, setting it apart as one of only a dozen accredited community arts schools in the nation. The school is dedicated to teaching traditional and popular art forms from around the world, making music accessible to all through affordable ticket prices, free, and reduced-priced programs. To learn more, visit oldtownschool.org.