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
March 30th, 3:00 - 4:00 PMApril 19th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
June 14th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
July 26th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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. All instruments are welcome.
$10 suggested donation.Registration recommended and walk-ins are welcome!
D.C. Sing Along! at SMT
Saturday March 29th from 3 PM - 5 PMSing your heart out, together, with the D.C. Sing-Along! The D.C. Sing-Along is a hootenanny for the digital age. Combining the communal spirit of '60s sing-alongs with a modern songbook and rock 'tude, the D.C. Sing-Along is a heartwarming, cathartic, and analog good time.
Free - Donations appreciated!
Get Yer Lonesome On!
4th Monday of every month, 7:00 - 9:00 PM ESTAll levels are welcome to play and listen at this upbeat bluegrass jam on the 4th Monday of every month. Hosted by Ira Gitlin & Mary Naden.
$10 suggested donation.Registration recommended and walk-ins are welcome!
Jazz Jam with Noah Gitlis
1st Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PMEvery 1st Saturday of the Month teacher and guitarist Noah Gitlis hosts a free, beginner friendly jazz jam for all instruments and skill levels.
$10 suggested donationRegistration recommended and walk-ins are welcome!
May Day Recital - a Celebration of Spring for ALL SMT Students! Sun 5.4.25
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ESTOn May 4th at 1pm, let's get together to celebrate with songs about the beautiful weather, sports, flowers, showers, + all the good things about Spring. Or simply share whatever song you like and we will cheer you on! We welcome individual and group performers and encourage parents to jump in and collaborate with their children or siblings and friends to band together to make extra special, musical moments. As the star wars fans, say, May the 4th be with you!
FREE!
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.