Belmont-Cragin: NEW Fall Guitar and Violin Classes for All Ages

Classes meet on Saturdays Classes meet on Saturdays September 23 – December 16

Families and people of all ages can learn to play guitar or violin and learn about Mexican culture with a professional musician from Sones de México Ensemble.

Parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and siblings are encouraged sign up and bond with each other by learning music and culture of Mexico together as a family activity.

Classes are on Saturdays at Metropolitan Family Services – North Center, located in Chicago’s Belmont-Cragin West side neighborhood. The course consists of one-hour group lessons. The classes are in Spanish and the repertoire is based on Mexican folk music.

The musical training and theory students receive is applicable to any style of music.

  • Class fee: $180 per student
  • 12-weeks
  • Classes are one-hour long
  • We provide a text book
  • Teacher approved guitars and violins are available for purchase

Super Early Bird Discount ends August 20

Special Discounts

Early Bird and Family Discounts
Super Early Bird = $150 ($30 off) ends August 20
Early Bird = $165 ($15 off) ends September 10
Regular Fee = $180 (late registrations accepted for up to four weeks)
Family Discount ($15 additional discount per person) (2 ticket minimum)
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Referral Rewards
Send us a new student who mentions your name at registration and get a free 30 min private lesson ($25 value)

Scholarships
Call us to find out about financing and scholarships  (full and partial) for families in need. Scholarships are funded by The Ralla Klepak Foundation and individual donations from people like you. For info call Juan Dies at 773.728.1164 or contact us.

Please bring your musical instrument! If you do not yet own a guitar or a violin, call us about affordable options.

Pick Your Class

VIOLIN LEVEL I

BELMONT-CRAGIN: Violin Class for All Ages, 9 and Up (Level I)
Time: SATURDAYS, 10AM – 11AM

Students ages 9 and up can now learn to play VIOLIN in Spanish while they learn about Mexican history, geography and culture with a professional musician from Sones de México Ensemble.

VIOLIN LEVEL II

ZOOM: Violin Class for All Ages, 9 and Up (Level II)
Time: SATURDAYS, 11AM – 12PM

This class is for ages 9 and up who have already taken our violin class level 1. This class will focus on bowing techniques, ear training, a new repertoire, and stories about the culture, history and geography of Mexico including the legacy of its pre-hispanic civilizations.


GUITAR LEVEL I

BELMONT-CRAGIN: Guitar Class for All Ages, 9 and Up (Level I)
Time: SATURDAYS, 10AM – 11AM

Students ages 9 and up can now learn to play GUITAR in Spanish while they learn about Mexican history, geography and culture with a professional musician from Sones de México Ensemble.

GUITAR LEVEL II

BELMONT-CRAGIN: Guitar Class for All Ages, 9 and Up (Level II)
Time: SATURDAYS, 11AM – 12PM

This class is for ages 9 and up who have already taken our guitar class level 1. This class will focus on new repertoire that will drill the skills they have learned, challenge them to learn new techniques, and continue to learn more about the culture, history and geography of Mexico, including the legacy of the pre-hispanic Aztec, Mayan, Toltec, Olmec, Zapotec and Totonac civilizations.