Group Classes & Workshops

Bluegrass Ensemble Class with Bebe Blumenthal
Join teacher and fiddler Bebe Blumenthal for a high-energy, collaborative ensemble class focused on arranging rehearsing and performing in a Bluegrass band.

Bluegrass Fiddling with Bebe Blumenthal
Learn essential techniques and concepts of Bluegrass Fiddling with teacher Bebe Blumenthal.

Folk Choir with Nick Cameron
In this all-levels audition-free ensemble, you will learn to use basic vocal technique to sing in harmony with your fellow musicians, drawing on repertoire from bluegrass, oldtime, folk, sacred harp, and Justice Choir.

Guitar Skills Workshop
Fine tune your technique while learning essential skills and concepts. Each class will cover different topics on an accessible level, creating a good foundation for further exploration and practice.

Youth Jam! 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
Irish Session Playing with Lilt
Join the acclaimed Irish duo Lilt — Keith Carr on bouzouki, banjo, and mandolin, and Tina Eck on flute and whistle — for a multi-week journey into the music and magic of the Irish session.

Jamming and Improvisation with Luke Chohany
Do you want to get better at playing with others in open-ended jam situations? Tired of playing things the same way every time? Join us as we open the door to freedom of expression using improvisation.

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
Ukulele for All!
Leave with one new song under your belt and a whole lot of happiness! This class meets once a month.
$30
Jazz Ensemble Class with Noah Gitlis
Take your Jazz playing to the next level by joining a Jazz band coached by guitarist, teacher and Berklee Alum Noah Gitlis!

Old Time Repertoire Class
Multi-instrumentalist, teacher, and Old Time aficionado Jonathan Vocke teaches classic old-time fiddle tunes to help students deepen their knowledge of repertoire while raising their skills and confidence for the jam.
$30
Youth Ensemble Class with Mari Carlson
Kids ages 6-12 form a band, learn songs, rehearse, and perform for friends and family at the SMT recital!

Vocal Technique and Harmony Workshop
In this monthly workshop, students learn the fundamentals of proper vocal technique and practice singing in harmony with others.
