Jams & Open Mics
Bluegrass Slow Jam
2nd & 4th Thursdays*, 7:00 – 9:00 PM ESTAll levels are welcome at this learner-friendly bluegrass jam, hosted by Cherry Blossom Special on 2nd & 4th Thursdays. Registration recommended and walk-ins are welcome!
$10 suggested donation.Registration recommended and walk-ins are welcome!
Celtic Session
New to Celtic music and looking for a session? Come join us for a learner-friendly session, where you’ll find Celtic tunes at slower tempos, a fun, inclusive atmosphere, and lots of encouragement! Led by Celtic cellist Ellen Gira, this session will develop your Celtic repertoire and jamming skills through the “Tune of the Month” and a beginner’s tune list: Celtic Slow Session Tunes. All instruments welcome.
$10 suggested donation.Registration recommended and walk-ins are welcome!
Jagged Little Pill Jam with Maureen Andary and Emily O
6:00 PM - 7:30 PMYou Oughta Know about our Jagged Little Pill Jam hosted by SMT Executive Director Maureen Andary and guitarist/singer Emily O, where we will be playing some of Alanis Morissette's greatest hits and providing easy to read lead sheets.
FREE to join, but donations are always welcomed
SMT Jazz Jam
11 AM - 12:30 PMMusicians of all ages, skill levels, instruments, and voices are invited to join SMT guitar teacher and Berklee School of Music Alum Noah Gitlis for a Jazz Jam Session! Bring your instrument and a bite to share as we gather together for a free, Beginner friendly community jam session!
Takoma Park Uke Jam + Pizza Party - 3rd Mondays
3rd Monday of every month6:00 - 7:30 PM EST
Join Maureen Andary, longtime Uke teacher and enthusiast, for a fun ukulele strum along. Music provided and we always end each Jam with some blues soloing and improvisation. Feel free to bring a tune to lead. And, because it's dinner time, we’ll have pizza to share!
FREE! Donations happily accepted. Registration recommended (for accurate pizza ordering) and walk-ins are welcome!
rob’s Open Mic
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:30 PM ESTOpen mic every Tuesday at 7pm. All musical genres, poetry & all abilities welcome.