If your child is ready to explore the wonderful world of music, look no further than the Old Town School of Folk Music's Wiggleworms®! Established in 1957, this 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization offers an expansive range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses for children of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. From private lessons to workshops, the Old Town School has over 700 accredited class offerings to choose from. Your contribution helps to fund financial aid and arts programming for Chicagoans in need. Join us today to make music and friends!
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Wiggleworms for babies - 0 to 6 months
Introduce your baby to the world of music with Old Town School of Folk Music's Wiggleworms®, the perfect place to connect to music and make new friends. Classes feature original songs & favorites performed by trained educators and talented musicians. Teachers use guitars, ukuleles, banjos, gathering drums and more!
Wiggleworms 2 years
We love two year olds and their boundless energy and huge imaginations! This high energy class features music and activities specifically designed with your toddler’s developmental needs in mind. Through repetition and routine, this class helps prepare your child for the transition to preschool all while laying a musical foundation for a lifelong love of music.
Meet the Instruments for kids - 3 to 4 years
Singing games and open-ended exploration to build your child’s emerging music literacy skills. We gently introduce music concepts such as melody, dynamics, tempo, beat, and rhythm while providing hands-on experience with "big kid" instruments and songs.
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