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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to take my nice to their Armitage Ave. location for classes and I loved it. Teachers are great and creative. Kids were just rocking this place. Downstairs they have a little music store where...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Where else can adults get together and learn how to play instruments, write music, sing, dance, etc? The place itself is awesome, the atmosphere friendly and inviting, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you, Old Town! Thank you for changing my life!OTS taught me everything I needed to know about the guitar, man. On the first day, I showed up for class completely unaware of incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love what having this school / venue nearby does for the neighborhood. Almost always you'll see people roaming nearby with guitars or other various instruments. The Folk and Roots fest they sponsor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's something vaguely magical about Old Town School. Really tough to explain, but once you've been there you'll get it, I promise. I've taken three voice classes, music theory, and part of a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great concerts!But It's the cafe that I'm reviewing. "Cafe" is what they call it, but it's really a service counter in the lobby, with some some tables. During the day it's run by a crazy but...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Boukman Eksperyans here last night and had so much fun!!!The venue is modest and yet incredibly cool. As we waited in line to get in a small child pulled on his dad's hand while pointing at the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I somehow spaced planning summer activities for my little one because of his school and soccer schedule. I was not able to sign him up for summer camp due to the fact that registration had ended and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, I've always thought of this place as sort of a home away from home (okay, a mile and a half away) even though I haven't spent all that much meaningful time there. I've taken both...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've taken many classes here and all of the instructors have been great. Plus you can have a beer during class, so that's a plus, too :)
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was my first time seeing a concert at the OTSFM and I have to say that it was an amazing concert experience. It could have been because I was seeing one of my most favorite Irish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having never taken a class here, mainly because I have the musical talent of a dying lobster's screams, I can't give a full 5 stars, but I did enjoy the performance I saw with my pal, and I had high...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in the square my whole life and wish I would have stepped in here sooner. The classes are awesome! The price is about right. And the free jam sessions Thursday nights are the best. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was never a fan of these type of places, but was I wrong. My wife signed my 4 year old up for a drum class. Rhythm and hand-eye coordination... And I took him. It was fantastic. Really enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So the second phase of music in my life has hit me. Looks like I'm committed forever--thanks OTSFM! I'm taking my second phase of music at this campus for my FIDDLE lessons. So far so--great! I love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took guitar classes here a few years ago and I really loved it. The facilities are pretty new and very nice (I mention that because i just stated classes at the Armitage location, and it's a vintage...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old town has a special place in my heart.Singing has always been my favorite thing ever, but rarely get a chance to sing, especially with others, so I was thrilled to find Old Town School of Folk...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great classes for kids. Teachers are great. Fun kids music in the store downstairs.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't wait to sign up for a class here. The people are so great and they have such a wide range of classes available. Super friendly too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awww, this is where I learned to play guitar after I first moved to Chicago! I had a great time in Dan F's class. That guy is hilarious and talented and gave us cool songs to learn. After a long...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see a concert or take a class.I am a big fan of their World Music Wednesdays and it is nice to see an unknown amazing artist so close up for a very small price or FREE !!!!!I have also...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reviewing guitar and bass classes I have taken there.Absolutley great. Always a fun time. The staff works to find you the appriopriate classes to take for your level. Moderate to pricey in price,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jeez! I was hesitating on writing this review in fear that the Folk Music School performances would become too exploited and crowded. Then when I came on Yelp and saw all the people who have already...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
to recollect, this put a damper on the whole party plan. should old town not facilitate its staff in playing side gigs rather than imitate an abusive pimp? i was willing to pay their quoted price, but...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time taking dance lessons here and I know it won't be my last. I am currently in Hip Hop/Funk/House with Boogie. She is a great teacher with loads of energy and knowledge of dance. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here, take classes to have fun and jam with other peeple. Instructor Bob G. was so cool and laid back I thought I was in a guitar class, wait- I was in a guitar class, how cool is that? I actually...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a true gem of Chicago. Great classes, reasonable prices, good concerts, you name it. If you live near the old town school, make use of it! You won't be sorry.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been taking lessons on and off for 7 years. I began in Guitar 1 and have taken ensemble classes and private bass lessons and now private drum lessons.I have also enjoyed concerts in the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks!!!I have seen several shows here, all of which have been fabulous! I was here this past weekend to see the Wiyos. They put on a great show with a combination of styles that can only...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've yet to take a class there, but the shop is amazing. The only thing better is the auditorium. It is the best music venue I've ever been in. There's nowhere that you can't see, the sound is perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!!!!!I take voice lessons here and will be starting a guitar strumming class next week. Every time I come here, I get totally cheered up, even if I am in a bad mood! You can see...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for both the classes and the music venue at Old Town School. I've been taking flamenco dance lessons here for quite a while, and they're terrific (with Maya Tatiana)! We have live...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for Sue Demel's personal Vocal and Songwriting sessions.I have to rave about this woman. I'm currently finishing my second quarter of one-on-one sessions for voice/songwriting with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even after a long day at work I still look forward to going out (in the freezing cold) to my weekly lessons at the Old Town School. The staff is great, and the classes are quite reasonable. As a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took private flute lessons for a while. Very nice. Little weird at first listening to the sounds of the singer or piano player in the room next door, but the old building had enough charm to get me...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend (Ben H) was taking Ukulele classes at the Lincoln Square location and was raving about the level of awesomeness of his class, and how happy he was with the whole experience. So naturally, I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to totally be honest here...I have commitment issues. When it comes to putting a lot of time, effort, blood, sweat & tears--I tend to back out real fast. Well usually almost anything. See...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am currently taking House, Hip Hop, Funk I and I love it! This is the 2nd time I'm taking the class. In fact, I'm gonna sign up continuously for this class. Boogie, our teacher is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This school provides another reason why Chicago is a GREAT place to live. CPS teachers get a discount and if you signup early there's another $15 discount. That's $140 for one 1.5 hour lesson/week...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the Wiggleworms classes.As a new mom who works from home, and who wasn't adjusting well to motherhood, I decided to try Wiggleworms as a way to give my son some interaction and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A true Chicago institution. There's always something going on there. Concerts, classes, stuff for the kids, a store for music and instruments, it's an entire community under one roof. Don't let the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love the OTSFM. I have see tons of shows here, the space is intimate and cool. The classes are awesome, the people are nice. I love music but played sports instead of trumpets growing up...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for so many concerts and such I can't count them on my fingers (or toes probably). I have a great time and really enjoy the variety of what's offered. It is a great place to expose your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a whim while looking for musicians to play at our wedding we punched up the OTSFM online. If you need music for any event you should definitely check out the schools' offerings. First of all,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It take two beers to make a roux and five playboys from Mamou, LA to make this place rock like a Cajun dance hall down on the bayou!I caught Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys here last Sunday night....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite places in Chicago, maybe the world. they have great shows here... a really good variety of music styles, and the acoustics are fantastic. and then it got even better once i...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
for voice instruction, i highly recommend kathy cowan. her patience and expertise will improve an accomplished singer and/or make a frog, well, less frog like. let's face it, sow's ear, silk purse,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My only exposure to Old Town so far are the Wiggleworms classes that my toddler son so enjoys there. He absolutely adores this place. It's made me want to perhaps take some classes there myself!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so notorious, I was a little intimidated when I signed up for my first 8-week group guitar class. I was worried for no reason! The teacher was very nice and I sensed no hipster...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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I've taken a number of guitar lessons over the years, the instructors are friendly and make it fun, (which i really what it's all about). the camaraderie of the students makes it something to look forward to....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the learning, stay for the camaraderie! This unique in the world facility offering truly world-class performing teachers should not be missed by anyone wishing to learn an instrument in a safe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The school, with its wide variety of courses offered, is an incredible resource for the community. This review pertains specifically to the bhangra dance classes taught by Shamila Khetarpal.Shamila...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently came here for my friend's graduation which was more of a recital of all the different classes. They have a nice music hall with comfy seats and a food/drink bar set up outside which is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just finished my first class here and am still impressed. I took the first level of guitar with Mary Peterson and she's fantastic. She was on vacation and had someone sub in for her and he was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a really bad experience with Old Town. I've visited a few times for concerts and would recommend it highly for that. Also if other reviewers recommend certain services I will say go for it....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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If you have any interest in learning to play folk instruments, this is the place you must go. Immediately. They teach a wide range of classes, from basics like guitar to more obscure instruments like banjo or...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note: I work for Old Town School so this a partially biased reviewI adore Old Town School for many reasons. They bring in some great and sometimes obscure musicians for concerts. There is a ton of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good People, Good Music, Good Beer, and you actually learn how to play guitar. Old Town is the best place to learn musical instruments in the city period . The group classes are where it's at you...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Folkie heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic place. I have taken 2 dance classes there (beginner!) and enjoyed both of them. My husband was a camp counselor there over the summer, and said it was a great program with great staff. We...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few years ago....nope it was 5 years ago, wow. Anyway....5 years ago I decided it would be fun to learn an instrument. Tried to learn to play the drums when I was a kid, but quit. Hey, I was like 8,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started going here when I was 8 years old. And I'm still taking classes (on-again-off-again) and I still love music (I now perform).Both places are awesome. Every class is awesome.BIG...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Debashish Bhattarchaya and the Biscuit Burners here a few weekends ago and it was unbelievable! I had no idea Old Town had such a warm and intimate concert space. I will go back again and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took fiddle lessons here a long time ago and had a great experience, but I wanted to comment specifically on their concert space. I saw two Magnetic Fields shows at Old Town this weekend and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place runs a nice scam. For private lessons, when a teacher cancels your class during the 8-week session, you don't get your money back. They'll only give you credit toward a class the next...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just finished my first guitar class at Old Town School this week with a graduation "recital". Each of the classes (guitar, harmonica, belly dancing, etc) performed one song and it was really neat to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most incredible resources in Chicago for cool classes and world music. Every time I come here I always think to myself "WHY am I not here every single weekend, learning something cool?"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I enrolled my 18 month old son for Wiggle Worms here. He's kind of a shy guy (he gets it from me) and cried the couple times he went there for the class. It was a 10 week class, but they allowed a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been almost seven years since I have been part of any organized music ensemble, so I was fairly nervous to take on the guitar. But along with the company of a willing friend, Old Town School...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The voice class I am taking here is like a drug. It's like a shot of Instant Happy that I get every Friday morning when I go in for the class with Gwen Pippin. Seriously, it's just the funnest thing,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For concerts = great. For dance lessons = lousy (with the exception of Louie Stallone, a good teacher)The hip-hop and bhangra lessons are taught by dancers who are by NO MEANS teachers. They plow...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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We love taking our daughter to her Wiggleworms class-we have as much fun as she does!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are few things I've done in my adult life (or any other part of my life for that matter) that have brought me as much fun, fulfillment and satisfaction as taking guitar lessons at The Old Town...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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The classes I have attended have been excellent as have the free city events which were on at Millenium Park in the summer. The teachers are very enthusiastic and great with kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I am writing about my guitar class that I took and not about bad customer service. (which is very possible because of the hippie infestation that Old Town has)Once I got through the very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've taken guitar and banjo classes here and would highly recommend The Old Town School. Their store is great, too and they have a super basement sale once a year. The auditorium is beautiful (on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"FAME!! I'm gonna live forever!! Baby remember my name!!" Like the old Irene Cara song I felt like a rock star in this place.Where else in Chicago can you take a group of 22 adults who know nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great classes!!! I have taken cello and dance classes, both highly recommended. The dance classes are wide range as far as activity level goes. Some can kick ass, but you feel like a million bucks...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just saw two groups from Mali - Tinariwen & Mamadou Diabate-- performing here tonight. It was off the mother-f'in CHAIN!! I knew a few things going in:1) I would be the brownest mofo in the audience...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as I'm concerned, one of the best things Chicago has to offer. I've taken fiddle and ensemble classes and have enjoyed every class. Where else can you play with other people of any age and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was an AMAZING concert venue. I got to visit the first time with comps to see the Mekons 30th Anniversary Tour. It really appeared there was not a bad seat in the house. With great sound...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing only one show here, this is definitely one of my favorite venues now. I go to quite a few concerts but somehow the chance to see a show at Old Town has eluded me till I saw the Ditty Bops...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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My 19 month old son has been taking the Wiggleworms music/movement class at Old Town since he was 8 months old. He loves, loves, loves the music and movement class. Our teacher, Susanna, performs both original...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for music and this place has some great classes for the novice and seasoned pro. Plus great shows to boot make this a great venue for the chi. Classes are fantastic and intimate and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love LOVE Old Town School of Hippie Music! They teach music folk suzuki style with hints of theory. They really getcha jammin right away so it's interesting enough to get you over that initial...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's a great venue to see folk and bluegrass music and many other different types of music. If you're interested in taking banjo, mandolin, dobro, guitar, voice, bass, fiddle...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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My son started attending Wiggleworms classes with Shana when he was 9 months old. He absolutely loves it..and so do we! We found ourselves singing the songs to him after the first two classes. Shana does a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've never seen a show here but i can just imagine that it would be great. i'm reviewing this place for their guitar lessons.as a gift, i received 8 guitar lessons. the instructors are knowledgeable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much new to say about this place that hasn't been said before. I've been taking classes here for about a year. The staff is great and come from all over the place. The classes progress...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything good you can say about this place has already been said.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to take classes. I've played the piano for twenty years, and teach lessons myself. I wanted to keep myself motivated, brush up on some old pieces, etc., so I decided to sign up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An intimate, comfortable performance space with good sound and great sight lines. Only minus is a general lack of parking in Lincoln Square.Acoustics are incredible. Intimate space offers an...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for the first time on Saturday to see the Books, and I was a little concerned because I had balcony seats. However, as soon as I walked out into the balcony area I saw I had no reason to...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Old Town School of Folk Music many of times, any where from belly dancing recitals to seeing acoustic Smog shows.This last weekend I was super super excited as the Books are one of...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok the VENUE is fab thats not where my diss comes into play. i signed up for the hip hop class ready to shake my bootie with likes of justin timberlake and ciara...ummmm yahhhhh not so much. A) the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The acoustics are perfect in this venue, and the staff is really decent. It's easy to get around and find your seats--there really isn't a bad one in the house. The tables in the back are cool.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite place in Chicago. I take guitar there and it's a total blast...it's a Chicago "institution" without feeling sanitized and definitely not boring. Lots of character and tons of course...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Acoustically this venue is outstanding, probably the best in town. (other than Symphony Hall, The Auditorium and The Opera House.) But I remember the OLD TOWN SCHOOL of my youth. Back then it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are few places in this country that can compare to this school/ theatre. A Chicago institution.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay - this place is truly a Chicago treasure - something uniquely accessible and fun about it - great classes - a great venue !
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The absolute best! Most of the teachers are working musicians and they offer group classes which are much cheaper and I find better for learning than private tutoring.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first show i attended here in chicago, was at the Old town School of Folk Music. It was a bright eyes show with M.Ward, and sold out. The whole street was filled with kids trying to get in. My...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else in the world can you go to learn the following: Beatles, Wilco, and the Grateful Dead songbooks; flamenco dancing, jazz bass or vocals, blues harmonica, djembe, irish fiddle, all in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once and it was for a 3 hour workshop. Within those 3 hours, I fell in love with the Old Town School. I found myself seeking out a class schedule before I left so that I could...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought both of my children here years ago for Wiggleworms and Orff Schulwerk classes. The teachers were all wonderful, and my kids benefited greatly from interacting via music. Although my son...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to bring kids for a field trip! Thats how I got to see how great this place! I've seen dancing and music and loved every minute of it. The classes I hear are great! Check this place out...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place and became a member to support it. Great booking, great room for sight lines and comfort. Blown away that they let you bring drinks inside.Great range of artists to classic folksters...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome venue, awesome teachers. Great place to see live music, or take a class and learn how to make your own.Even the music store on site is cool--knowledgeable, friendly employees, and lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Acoustically perfect venue. I saw the Magnetic Fields here and the actually wanted to turn down so that people could appreciate the sound quality of the room. Extremely intimate and charming place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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an outstanding music school with a tremendous selection of programs for kids... the wiggle worms class was awesome - totally worth the money and time... music, movement and language... fun kids instruments in...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I decided that 2007 was the right time to finally pursue my dream to play the harmonica, I knew that the Old Town School of Folk Music was the place to go. Lucky for me, they offer a wide...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been volunteering and taking classes here since I moved to Chicago, so maybe I'm biased. But OTSFM is the best venue in Chicago, no doubt about it. They really aren't lying when they say every...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People seem to really go nuts for this place but sometimes I think it is too touchy-feely. Maybe that's because I'm a conservative with ice cold steel running through my veins..... but I digress.They...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old Town rocks. I've been taking classes here for 6 years. First I took the entire guitar sequence. Every teacher I had was passionate, talented & patient. Then I moved on to West African Dance. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been taking guitar lessons at this place for about a year now, going through their 1 through 4 curriculum (actually I broke off after 3 and took Fingerboard Theory at the Lincoln Square...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Old Town School has so much to offer. I've taken guitar classes here for years. I've also taken some dancing classes, theory classes, voice lessons - all reasonably priced compared to going to a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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This place is very popular with local musicians. Lots of different music classes are offered here. Some famous and semi-famous musicians have attended here. A couple of them now teach classes here. Th...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite venue in the city to see over the rhine. there's not a bad seat in the house and the sound is fantastic. besides, after seeing OTR nearly everywhere else in the city, this is the spot to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Wow! What a great place for kids. The teachers are out of this world, the range of types of classes is wide, and the class size is 12 so it is a perfect size to meet new friends but still have a manageable...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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The wiggleworms class is worth every penny. My son loves the songs!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Your experience depends on the teacher you get for classes. The school itself is incredible and offers a wide variety of programs.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Went here for a christmas concert, it was wonderful. The space is great, we were up at the top, but could still see GREAT and hear GREAT. Tickets are relatively cheap too. I highly recommend this place for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Old Town School of Folk Music's Lincoln Ave Campus (On Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square) much better than this cramped location. However, the teachers are all great and the classes are very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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Having taken two rounds of guitar lessons and three rounds of wiggleworms with my baby, I can honestly say I can't think of any place I'd rather spend my hard-earned money! Each teacher I have had has been...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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Having taken two rounds of guitar lessons and three rounds of wiggleworms with my baby, I can honestly say I can't think of any place I'd rather spend my hard-earned money! Each teacher I have had ha...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once--to see the Magnetic Fields with Andrew Bird as the opener--but this space is amazing! It's such a nice change of pace from all the crowded/smokey/sweaty venues I'm used to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. Always go see a show there when you can, and always support them when they need it. The acoustics in the theatre are spot-on, and they have so much pull with really talented...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took lessons and attended concents a la OTSFM at the original Armitage location for....damn, really long time. My parents used to catch concerts here when they dated in the 60s. I'll have to find...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not only can you see a great show here, but you can also take lessons. They even have kids shows. Great music, great venue and great teachers.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to take guitar lessons at the Armitage location - Muriel Anderson was my awesome teacher. I like the new place too, with the great music hall - just 400 seats. I saw Richard Thompson here a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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My daughter loves wiggleworms class.You sing dance and play music with your child. i have as much fun as she does.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/06/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old Town is a great place to see some talented musicians or to learn how to play an instrument. They have classes for all ages and the teachers are really nice. This location is more accessible to me,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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Great place for parents and kids who love music. The Folk and Roots fest is great family fun
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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A great introduction to music and other kids. We started Wiggleworms at the begining. The instructors are great.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could anyone possibly say anything bad about Old Town, with its great ethnic music concerts and summer folk festival. Named after its original location on Armitage, I took a guitar lesson at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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Everyone I know goes here or has gone here at one time. It's been in the Lincoln Square neighborhood for ages! Music classes, of course, in addition to performances. I've always found the teachers to be just...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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This place is great for a concert or getting lessons for whatever instrument you play! They have an extremely diverse schedule of musicians that play at their venue! I have seen an american rock group,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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This place is very popular with local musicians. Lots of different music classes are offered here. Some famous and semi-famous musicians have attended here. A couple of them now teach classes here. Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of different music classes are offered here. Some famous and semi-famous musicians have attended here. A couple of them now teach classes here. Their reputation for excellence has help them grow...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This school is great! I have only taken two fiddle classes but I have highly enjoyed them! They also have volunteer programs where you can work to earn credit for classes. They also offer dance...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is located in the old Hild Library building. There are concerts and classes here, and they sponsor the Folk and Roots Festival along Lincoln Avenue and at Welles Park every summer.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Went here for a christmas concert, it was wonderful. The space is great, we were up at the top, but could still see GREAT and hear GREAT. Tickets are relatively cheap too. I highly recommend this pl...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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This Chicago institution has been providing music lessons and concerts for all ages for many years. From pre-schoolers to old schoolers, the Old Town School of Music has been educating and entertainin...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Great classes
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is also a great place to take classes. I was really amazed at how quickly people were picking up a difficult instrument in the class that I took. The atmosphere is friendly and jovial. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! If you've been wanting to take any type of music lessons from instruments to voice to dance, do it here! I took a dance class for two sessions and had the greatest time! They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great venue for shows. I have been here twice, once right in front and once in the balcony and no seat is a bad seat! Plus the acoustics are great, it is clean and just a great place to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the places that makes Chicago the unique place that it is. This Chicago institution has been teaching kids and adults to sing and play guitar for 30 years. In the old place on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Old Town School offers music and dance lessons and anything else you can think of. They have some great nights of entertainment. If you are looking to learn a new talent or pick up a new hobby this is...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was four years old, I decided I wanted to take violin lessons and I sucked so bad that my mom made me quit. Of course, being the encouraging mother that she is, she suggested that I try a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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Great classes that are alot of fun.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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My 12 mth old was very bored.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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great music classes
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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Outstanding music school with a tremendous selection of programs for kids. The Wiggleworms classes are very popular. Note: The Armitage location seems to be more kid/family oriented than this location on...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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Outstanding music school with a tremendous selection of programs for kids. The Wiggleworms classes are very popular. Note: The Armitage location seems to be more kid/family oriented than Lincoln Ave. The...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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The Old Town School offers a great variety of classes. The guitar classes for kids are especially popular -- we've found the teachers to be incredibly patient and understanding. Be aware, though, the weekend...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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can't say enoufh good things, great classes, great kid's concerts
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/26/2005
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great kids programs and classes offered. music. movement and language. fun kids instruments in the store
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/25/2005
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I like this location better than the one on armitage. There is plenty of street parking, and a city lot across the street. We have taken two different classes at this location and have loved both of them.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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I had my 18 month old charge in wiggleworms at this location. The program was great, if you find the right teacher. It is really hard to find parking, it is all street parking.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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Incredible teachers! But we have had some problems w/ the administration. And definitely, check out their very generous financial aid packages.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/07/2005
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A wonderful place!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/26/2005
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Wiggleworms is one of the best programs for babies in the city. Fun staff and small groups provide for a great environment to meed other moms and babies. Parking can be tough at the Armitage location.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/09/2005
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Wiggleworms was awesome- totally worth the money and time!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/17/2004
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We took "Scribble" through OTSFM. It was a nice class - well structured with good materials.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/10/2004
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The Wiggleworms classes are wonderful for the very young (they start at 6 months). Mom can meet other moms, while both baby and mom are stimulated and entertained. Beware of boredom after several sessions with...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/10/2004
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Expensive, but Wiggleworms classes are fun. Some of the instructors are better than others.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/29/2004
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A wonderful place for children to experience music, dance, theater...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/10/2004
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We took the "wiggle worms" class for 6 mos - 1 year. Our instructor was unimpressive; she lacked the energy you'd hope to see, and she was very strictly conformist - wanted the babies to be doing what they...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/06/2003
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My children got so much out of their wiggleworms class. It is all live music no CD's.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/05/2003
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