Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, the Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 accredited class offerings, private lessons, and workshops that span an array of artistic genres.

The Old Town School experienced tremendous growth since opening its Lincoln Square facility in 1998. With an accessible education model, an array of diverse arts offerings, a dedicated and talented faculty, and an entrepreneurial spirit, the Old Town School has been able to fulfill its mission for tens of thousands more people - students, concert audiences, school children and working artists.

Membership benefits for adults and children in your household include:

• Exclusive member price on Group Classes and Private Lessons


• Exclusive multiple class discount for Group Classes


• Invitations to Member Sales, Special Offers and Appreciation Events


• Advanced concert announcements and purchases (before non-members)


• Discounted Member price on most concert tickets (up to 4 tickets per show)


• Music Notes members-only quarterly email


• 10% off most merchandise in the School’s Music Store


• A special gift from the Old Town School