Group Classes & Workshops
How to Jam - for Kids! (Ages 6-12)
Learning to play well with others is an essential part of music education, and its a ton of fun! Teacher and jam session maestro Mari Carlson helps kids take their music from the practice room to practical application. All instruments are welcome.
$30
Intro to Celtic Repertoire
Celtic cellist Ellen Gira leads a monthly repertoire class where you’ll learn a groovy Celtic tune and create a fun arrangement as an ensemble. This class will also offer ideas to take your playing further and improve your session playing.
$30
Bluegrass Repertoire Class with Justin Heath
1:00 - 2:30 PM ESTThis class will help students expand their repertoire while honing the skills required to play with others and be creative while doing it.
$30 per Session
Jazz Repertoire Class with Noah Gitlis
Each month Noah Gitlis teaches a different Jazz Standard emphasizing the skills needed to play in jazz jam sessions. Learn the melody, harmony, accompaniment, and rhythm to your favorite jazz standards. All instruments are welcome.
$30
Old Time Repertoire Class
Multi-instrumentalist, teacher, and Old Time aficionado Noah Bowman teaches classic old-time fiddle tunes to help students deepen their knowledge of repertoire while raising their skills and confidence for the jam.
$30
¡Melodía! Early Music With Brenda
Music educator Brenda Padilla will lead this bilingual class designed for ages 18mos to 3 years. Activities will include singing and dancing in English and Spanish. Through repetition and rhythm, children and caregivers will experience a dynamic environment designed to support early language and music development!
$250
Violin Technique for All Levels
Violinists and fiddlers of all levels are welcome to join this violin technique class. In the class, Joanna Clare will cover ways that you can advance your ease of playing, intonation, bowing, tone, and to overall have more fun on your instrument!
Irish Session Prep Class with Joanna Clare
Learn how to participate in Irish Sessions anywhere in the world! Jamming protocol, repertoire, + practice tips for how to work your way up to session playing taught by Irish Fiddler Joanna Clare.
From Poem to Song: Setting your Lyrics to Music - Songwriting
This is a bi-weekly workshop for songwriters of all levels who want to refine how they transform lyrics into melodies and accompanying chords. Gather with songwriters Maureen Andary and Tasha Chemel to develop your songwriting skills and find your voice.
Jamming with Cellist Carol Anne Bosco
Do you want to get better at playing with others in open-ended jam situations? SMT alum and eclectic cellist Carol Anne Bosco will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Justin Heath to teach this class about listening, finding the pocket, managing space, improvising, and playing well together.
$30