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MIC Roots & Rock Program - faculty Dave Onderdonk and Megon McDonough

Rock - Folk - Blues - Country - Bluegrass - Klezmer

The Music Institute of Chicago’s Roots & Rock classes explore America’s great contributions across a broad musical landscape. Discover the common roots shared across these traditions, build a solid musical foundation, and make your own musical voice heard!

Guitar and Ukulele Roots & Rock group classes are an easy way to make music and friends while building or expanding your musical skills in a friendly and comfortable setting. Enjoy:

  • Beginning and intermediate level group classes led by some of the area’s most seasoned performers and teachers
  • Dig into the rich history and culture behind the music
  • Progress at the pace most comfortable for you
Interested in Roots & Rock private lessons in guitar, ukulele, mandolin, songwriting and more?

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Clem Leek

Music Production Faculty
Campus Director, Winnetka

Jeremiah Benham

Guitar & Musikgarten Faculty

Brad Conroy

Guitar Department Chair, Guitar Faculty

Daniel Golden

Violin & Viola Faculty

Al Loss

Music Production Faculty

David Onderdonk

Guitar and Ukulele Faculty

Michael Scott

Mandolin, Guitar, Electric Bass Faculty

Upcoming Events

Winter Recess

First Night Evanston at Nichols Concert Hall

Last day of Fall Semester