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Bluegrass Jam Ensemble Class (Beginner to Intermediate) - An Eight-Week Group Class with Christian Apuzzo
with Christian Apuzzo Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 Have you ever wanted to play bluegrass music with other people but never knew where to start? This class will focus on just that: bluegrass jam etiquette. This section of the Bluegrass Jam class is for Beginner to Intermediate players who can play basic chord progressions and would benefit from moving at a slower tempo while learning new songs and the basics of how to play in an ensemble. We will learn various popular bluegrass tunes from artists such as Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and many more. You’ll also learn basic skills like ear training and music theory to help you navigate tunes you may not be familiar with, and give you the essentials to sound great even on a tune you have never heard before! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Oct 28, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Bluegrass Jam Ensemble (Intermediate to Advanced) with Christian Apuzzo - An Eight-Week Group Class
with Christian Apuzzo Tuesdays from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm: 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 This section of the Bluegrass Jam class is for Intermediate to Advanced players who feel agile with chord progressions and are ready to dive in and jam at faster tempos and explore soloing. Students must know all major and minor chords, barre chords, how to use the capo to transpose, familiar with the Nashville Number System and fluent in the keys of C, D, E, G, and A, familiar with the pentatonic scale in those keys as well. Must also be able to learn and play melodies by ear, have at least 5 bluegrass songs known and/or memorized. We will learn various popular bluegrass tunes from artists such as Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and many more. You’ll also learn basic skills like ear training and music theory to help you navigate tunes you may not be familiar with, and give you the essentials to sound great even on a tune you have never heard before! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Oct 29, 2025
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Bluegrass Vocals: A Six-Week Class At The Music Inn
Bluegrass Vocals: A Six-Week Class with Christian Apuzzo at The Music Inn Wednesdays, 5 pm - 6 pm November 5, 12 and 19, December 3, 10, 17 Do you love the songs of Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers and other Bluegrass stars? This class will focus on the vocal techniques and harmonies of the bluegrass masters. Singers of all levels are welcome for this 6 week class. Bring your instrument if you play, the class is welcome to singers and musicians alike. Jalopy is thrilled to partner with NYC's famous Music Inn World Instruments, a world instrument music store located on West 4th St.in the heart of Greenwich Village. Since the mid-50s the Music Inn has supplied NYC with guitars, African drums, sitars, mandolins, fiddles and much more. Jalopy will be offering a range of music classes at the Music Inn going forward, please join us. *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Nov 05, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Bluegrass Jam Ensemble: A Six-Week Class At The Music Inn
Bluegrass Jam Ensemble: A Six-Week Class with Christian Apuzzo at The Music Inn Wednesdays, 6 pm - 7 pm November 5, 12 and 19, December 3, 10, 17 Jalopy is thrilled to partner with NYC's famous Music Inn World Instruments, a world instrument music store located on West 4th St.in the heart of Greenwich Village. Since the mid-50s the Music Inn has supplied NYC with guitars, African drums, sitars, mandolins, fiddles and much more. Jalopy will be offering a range of music classes at the Music Inn going forward, please join us. *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Nov 05, 2025
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Beginning Fiddle - A Four-Week Group Class with Glendon Jones
with Glendon Jones Thursdays at 7:00pm: 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 For this four-week session, players will need to have some experience because they will be joining those who just took an eight-week session of Beginning Fiddle. With a focus on playing songs right from week 1, the class will progress from familiar simple melodies (ie. Mary Had a Little Lamb) to classic American fiddle tunes. Along the way you'll also learn several major scales, basic bowing and fingering techniques and how to read tablature, a simplified form of notation. *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Nov 21, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Intermediate Fiddle - A Four-Week Group Class with Glendon Jones
with Glendon Jones Thursdays at 8:00pm: 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 Intermediate Fiddle is intended for anyone who has taken Fiddle 1 or had some introductory fiddle instruction. It is also an excellent entry point for anyone who has played violin in the past (even many years before). Topics will include 2-octave scales, basic fiddle rhythm, finding your own best bow grip, dynamics, drone strings and more. These concepts will be introduced through a series of traditional American fiddle tunes. Students can expect to learn 5-7 tunes during the eight weeks. Every tune will be taught by ear with recorded examples and tablature provided. *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Nov 21, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Fingerpicking Guitar with Kyle Morgan - A Four-Week Class
A Four-Week Class with Kyle Morgan Tuesdays at 7 pm: 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 Fingerpicking Guitar is for intermediate guitarists who have a basic grasp of the instrument (you know your basic major and minor chords and can play along to “simple” folk/country songs). You don’t have to have a lot of experience fingerpicking. We’ll start off simply with foundational techniques and basic patterns. By the end of 8 weeks, you’ll be able to fingerpick chords on multiple songs and maybe even begin playing simple melodies at the same time! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Nov 26, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Singing Bluegrass Harmony with Kyle Morgan - A Four-Week Class
An Four-Week Class with Kyle Morgan Tuesdays at 8 pm: 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 Deepen your understanding of vocal harmony by singing and analyzing the vocal arrangements of classic country groups like The Carter Family, The Louvin Brothers, Buck Owens, The Everly Brothers and more! We’ll explore basic music theory about how notes join together to form intervals and chords, and then experience those concepts in real time by singing well-loved songs that feature two and three-part harmonies. *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Nov 26, 2025
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Community Singing with Aimée Ringle
Sunday November 30th, 1pm - 4pm $50 Registration Fee Bring your voice! No formal musical training required. All are welcome! Join seasoned West Coast song-leader Aimée Ringle for a three-hour dive into rhythm, harmony, and the living pulse of community singing. We’ll explore a curated mix of contemporary songs from today’s songleading scene — music that invites presence, play, and groove, and “pocket songs” suitable for a variety of occasions. Bring your voice, your curiosity, and step into a sound that only exists when we make it together. Aimée Ringle is a multi instrumentalist singer, songwriter, songleader, storyteller and community enthusiator. She writes, plays, and sings with moments of sacred communion in mind and does all that she can as a musician and as a leader to make such moments more likely. Learn more about Aimée’s work here: https://aimeeringlemusic.com/song-leading . All proceeds will support both the work of the artist and the cost of using the space at Jalopy Theater. Jalopy is an amazing community resource. We do not want to turn anyone away. If your desire to attend exceeds what you are able to pay, please contact cher428@hotmail.com.
Nov 30, 2025
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Beginning Guitar with Kyle Morgan - A Four-Week Group Class
A Four-Week Group Class with Kyle Morgan Mondays at 7 pm: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 Guitar I Class is for continuing beginners. You don't have to have any musical background to begin playing. The class will introduce all the basics of playing guitar - forming chord shapes, tuning, rhythm, and playing some basic songs. We'll give you all you need to get started. *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Dec 02, 2025
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Intermediate Guitar with Kyle Morgan - A Four-Week Group Class
A Four-Week Group Class with Kyle Morgan Mondays at 8 pm: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 For people who know a handful of chords, but want to become more familiar with them by learning new songs and strumming patterns. Students are welcome to re-take Guitar II as many times as they want - When there are return students, each session will consist of at least 50% new material. Songs from different genres will be presented. The main chords covered will be E, A, D, G, C, Am, Em, Dm, E7, A7, D7, G7, B7 and F. If you know some of these chords already and a few songs, this class for you! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Dec 02, 2025
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Songwriting with Isto (2)- A Four-Week Online Class
with Chris "Isto" White Mondays ONLINE at 8:00pm: 12/01, 12/8, 12/15, 12/29 A 4-week class on the art of songwriting. Each week, we will discuss some different aspects of songwriting (both in terms of lyrics and music). Students will be given songwriting assignments, and the following week we will go over what people have come up with, and discuss some new ideas. A good excuse to get yourself writing more songs! Open to songwriters at any level of experience (whether you’ve never written a song before or have written hundreds). This class will meet virtually on Zoom. A link will be sent to your email a few days before the class begins. For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Dec 02, 2025
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Songs of Bob Dylan with Isto (2) - A Four-Week Online Class
Songs of Bob Dylan with Chris "Isto" White Mondays ONLINE at 9:00pm: 12/01, 12/8, 12/15, 12/29 A 4-week online guitar class on the songs of Bob Dylan, continuing with additional Bob Dylan songs that weren't covered in Part 1. Open to anybody who is comfortable playing the basic open chords, and feels comfortable playing some barre chords. You are welcome to take this class even if you didn't take Part 1. While looking at different songs, students will learn some of Bob Dylan's picking patterns, tricks and alternate tunings. This class will meet virtually on Zoom. A link will be sent to your email a few days before the class begins. For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Dec 02, 2025
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Ukulele Christmas: A Three-Week Class with Liz Rabson Schnore
Ukulele Christmas with Liz Rabson Schnore Saturdays 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 from 1 PM - 2 PM Christmastime is the best time to gather with friends and family to sing and play music together. This short set of classes will focus on repertoire and demystifying playing the classic Holiday songs on the ukulele so you can bring the music to all your holiday gatherings. This class is for all levels but you should have basic ukulele skills and be able to read ukulele chord charts. Liz Rabson Schnore is a Brooklyn-based musician steeped in the roots traditions of blues, country, and string band music. The daughter of acclaimed blueswoman Ann Rabson, Liz grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, but has called Brooklyn home for the past twenty-nine years. A multi-instrumentalist, she primarily plays ukulele, but also guitar, bass, and harmonica. You can find her performing with the Dirty Mother String Band and supporting other local artists as a side-woman. Liz shares her musical knowledge as a ukulele mentor and instructor. She's also a driving force in the Brooklyn music scene, organizing events like the Boathouse Jam and the Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions at the Gowanus Canal Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Her passion for ukulele, jamming, and folk/roots music makes her a vibrant presence in the community. If you are interested in the class but can't make all three sessions, please email farah@jalopytheatre.org to arrange a drop-in rate. For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Dec 06, 2025
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Harmony Singing for All with Caroline Kuhn - A Three-Week Class
A Three-Week Class with Caroline Kuhn Saturdays from 2 pm - 3:30 pm: 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 This class will focus on group harmony singing and vocal technique. We will learn a range of music featuring different styles of vocal harmony, focusing on learning each part by ear. Sheet music will often be provided, but reading ability is not required. All vocal ranges welcome, no experience necessary! Feel free to email thisiscarolinekuhn@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to figure out if this class is right for you For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Dec 06, 2025
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Singing! A Four-Session Class with Katie Martucci
with Katie Martucci Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30pm: 01/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 All voices welcome! Looking to connect with your voice and other singers? Curious about hearing and singing vocal harmonies? Join us for this 4 week course! Each class we will learn a new song with vocal harmonies and dive into questions of vocal technique, looking at the ways each of us can feel more grounded, confident and playful in our singing. Feel free to email Katie at katharine.a.martucci@gmail.com if you have any questions! We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 06, 2026
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Harmony Singing for All with Caroline Kuhn - An Eight-Week Class
An Eight-Week Class with Caroline Kuhn Saturdays from 2 pm - 3:30 pm: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 This class will focus on group harmony singing and vocal technique. We will learn a range of music featuring different styles of vocal harmony, focusing on learning each part by ear. Sheet music will often be provided, but reading ability is not required. All vocal ranges welcome, no experience necessary! Feel free to email thisiscarolinekuhn@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to figure out if this class is right for you We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a xx% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 10, 2026
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Beginning Guitar with Kyle Morgan - An Eight-Week Group Class
An Eight-Week Group Class with Kyle Morgan Mondays at 7 pm: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9 Guitar I Class is for absolute beginners. You don't have to have any musical background to begin playing. The class will introduce all the basics of playing guitar - forming chord shapes, tuning, rhythm, and playing some basic songs. We'll give you all you need to get started. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 13, 2026
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Intermediate Guitar with Kyle Morgan - An Eight-Week Group Class
An Eight-Week Group Class with Kyle Morgan Mondays at 8 pm: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9 For people who know a handful of chords, but want to become more familiar with them by learning new songs and strumming patterns. Students are welcome to re-take Guitar II as many times as they want - When there are return students, each session will consist of at least 50% new material. Songs from different genres will be presented. The main chords covered will be E, A, D, G, C, Am, Em, Dm, E7, A7, D7, G7, B7 and F. If you know some of these chords already and a few songs, this class for you!. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 13, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
Songwriting with Isto - An Eight-Week Online Class
with Chris "Isto" White Mondays ONLINE at 8:00pm: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9 An 8-week class on the art of songwriting. Each week, we will discuss some different aspects of songwriting (both in terms of lyrics and music). Students will be given songwriting assignments, and the following week we will go over what people have come up with, and discuss some new ideas. A good excuse to get yourself writing more songs! Open to songwriters at any level of experience (whether you’ve never written a song before or have written hundreds). This class will meet virtually on Zoom. A link will be sent to your email a few days before the class begins. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a xx% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 13, 2026
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Songs from Stax Records with Isto - An Eight-Week Online Class
Songs from Stax Records with Chris "Isto" White Mondays ONLINE at 8:00pm: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9 In this 8-week online guitar class, we will learn various hit songs that were recorded at Stax Records. Artists will include Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, and more. We'll learn the chord progressions for each song, and also look at some guitar riffs and licks. Open to anybody who knows the basic chords on the guitar, and is comfortable playing barre chords. This class will meet virtually on Zoom. A link will be sent to your email a few days before the class begins. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a xx% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 13, 2026
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An Introduction to Music Theory with Kyle Morgan - An Eight-Week Class
An Eight-Week Class with Kyle Morgan Foundations of Harmony: An Introduction to Music Theory through Schoenberg Tuesdays at 6 pm: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 This introductory course explores the fundamentals of music theory through the lens of Arnold Schoenberg’s Theory of Harmony , one of the 20th century’s most influential texts on tonal structure and harmonic thought. Designed for beginners, the class provides a step-by-step understanding of how chords function, connect, and create expressive musical meaning. Students will learn the basics of scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and harmonic progression, while developing analytical skills to interpret harmony in classical and contemporary contexts. Through guided reading, listening examples, and practical exercises, participants will gain both a technical foundation and an appreciation for Schoenberg’s philosophical approach to harmony—bridging traditional tonal practice with the ideas that shaped modern music. Prerequisites: No prior formal study of music theory required; basic ability to read musical notation is helpful but not essential. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Jan 13, 2026
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Bluegrass Jam Ensemble Class (Beginner to Intermediate) - An Eight-Week Group Class with Christian Apuzzo
with Christian Apuzzo Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 Have you ever wanted to play bluegrass music with other people but never knew where to start? This class will focus on just that: bluegrass jam etiquette. This section of the Bluegrass Jam class is for Beginner to Intermediate players who can play basic chord progressions and would benefit from moving at a slower tempo while learning new songs and the basics of how to play in an ensemble. We will learn various popular bluegrass tunes from artists such as Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and many more. You’ll also learn basic skills like ear training and music theory to help you navigate tunes you may not be familiar with, and give you the essentials to sound great even on a tune you have never heard before! We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Jan 13, 2026
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Fingerpicking Guitar with Kyle Morgan - An Eight-Week Class
An Eight-Week Class with Kyle Morgan Tuesdays at 7 pm: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 Fingerpicking Guitar is for intermediate guitarists who have a basic grasp of the instrument (you know your basic major and minor chords and can play along to “simple” folk/country songs). You don’t have to have a lot of experience fingerpicking. We’ll start off simply with foundational techniques and basic patterns. By the end of 8 weeks, you’ll be able to fingerpick chords on multiple songs and maybe even begin playing simple melodies at the same time! We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Jan 14, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
Singing Bluegrass Harmony with Kyle Morgan - An Eight-Week Class
An Eight-Week Class with Kyle Morgan Tuesdays at 8 pm: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 Deepen your understanding of vocal harmony by singing and analyzing the vocal arrangements of classic country groups like The Carter Family, The Louvin Brothers, Buck Owens, The Everly Brothers and more! We’ll explore basic music theory about how notes join together to form intervals and chords, and then experience those concepts in real time by singing well-loved songs that feature two and three-part harmonies. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Jan 14, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
Bluegrass Jam Ensemble (Intermediate to Advanced) with Christian Apuzzo - An Eight-Week Group Class
with Christian Apuzzo Tuesdays from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 This section of the Bluegrass Jam class is for Intermediate to Advanced players who feel agile with chord progressions and are ready to dive in and jam at faster tempos and explore soloing. Students must know all major and minor chords, barre chords, how to use the capo to transpose, familiar with the Nashville Number System and fluent in the keys of C, D, E, G, and A, familiar with the pentatonic scale in those keys as well. Must also be able to learn and play melodies by ear, have at least 5 bluegrass songs known and/or memorized. We will learn various popular bluegrass tunes from artists such as Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and many more. You’ll also learn basic skills like ear training and music theory to help you navigate tunes you may not be familiar with, and give you the essentials to sound great even on a tune you have never heard before! We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Jan 14, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
Beginning Fiddle with Glendon Jones - An Eight-Week Group Class
An Eight-Week Group Class with Glendon Jones Thursdays at 7:00pm: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 Fiddle I starts from the very beginning and is intended for those who have never played the fiddle or violin before. We will begin with learning how to tune and hold the instrument. With a focus on playing songs right from week 1, the class will progress from familiar simple melodies (ie. Mary Had a Little Lamb) to classic American fiddle tunes. Along the way you'll also learn several major scales, basic bowing and fingering techniques and how to read tablature, a simplified form of notation. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 16, 2026
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Beginning Banjo with Kyle Tigges - An Eight-Week Group Class
An Eight-Week Group Class with Kyle Tigges Thursdays at 7:00pm: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 For banjo beginners, this course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the instrument, musical tablature as well as the basics of music theory. The first half will be spent developing chords, plucking solo melodies and building muscle memory while the latter half will introduce the right hand Clawhammer technique using drills and basic songs. No prior musical experience required. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 16, 2026
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Intermediate Banjo with Kyle Tigges - An Eight-Week Class
An Eight-Week Class with Kyle Tigges Thursdays at 8:00pm: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 Advancing on techniques taught in Banjo I, Banjo II is for players with an existing knowledge of chords, music, and the fundamentals of the right hand pattern and clawhammer technique. We will use tablature to play through popular folk songs as well as introduce students to techniques like sliding, hammer-ons/pull-offs, and drills to further each students ability. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 16, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
Intermediate Fiddle with Glendon Jones - An Eight-Week Group Class
An Eight-Week Group Class with Glendon Jones Thursdays at 8:00pm: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 Intermediate Fiddle is intended for anyone who has taken Fiddle 1 or had some introductory fiddle instruction. It is also an excellent entry point for anyone who has played violin in the past (even many years before). Topics will include 2-octave scales, basic fiddle rhythm, finding your own best bow grip, dynamics, drone strings and more. These concepts will be introduced through a series of traditional American fiddle tunes. Students can expect to learn 5-7 tunes during the eight weeks. Every tune will be taught by ear with recorded examples and tablature provided. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 16, 2026
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Ukulele For the Confident Beginner - An Eight-Week Class with Liz Rabson Schnore
with Liz Rabson Schnore Saturdays at 1:00 PM: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 This class is for students who have either completed Ukulele from scratch or who are confident beginners or advanced beginners/intermediate. You should be able to tune your uke and play a few chords but may be still struggling to change chords confidently and while keeping steady time. The goal of this class will be to give you the tools to learn new songs more easily and play them with authority. We will work on repertoire and will help you to develop the skills needed to learn new songs and play with fellow ukulele or music enthusiasts. You will need a ukulele and a tuner. Recommended: a strap and the book The Daily Ukulele. If you do not have any of these items let us know and we can help you purchase them. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org. Liz Rabson Schnore is a Brooklyn-based musician steeped in the roots traditions of blues, country, and string band music. The daughter of acclaimed blueswoman Ann Rabson, Liz grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, but has called Brooklyn home for the past twenty-nine years. A multi-instrumentalist, she primarily plays ukulele, but also guitar, bass, and harmonica. You can find her performing with the Dirty Mother String Band and supporting other local artists as a side-woman. Liz shares her musical knowledge as a ukulele mentor and instructor. She's also a driving force in the Brooklyn music scene, organizing events like the Boathouse Jam and the Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions at the Gowanus Canal Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Her passion for ukulele, jamming, and folk/roots music makes her a vibrant presence in the community.
Jan 17, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
Ukulele Ensemble with Liz Rabson Schnore - An Eight-Week Class
An Eight-Week Class with Liz Rabson Schnore Saturdays at 2:00 PM: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 Ukulele Ensemble is for anyone who wants to take their ukulele game to the next level. We will take a deep dive into creating arrangements for ensemble play, with a focus on performance. This class will cover rhythm, dynamics, and playing with authority, with tips for playing and singing at the same time. The arrangements will include parts for all levels and types of ukuleles. We will work on techniques for keeping things interesting both for you and for an audience. We will explore traditional ukulele music, and uke-friendly songs. We will learn a new song in each class, working on techniques to get off-book so that at the end of the class we will have a good selection of songs for an end-of-session recital. To join this class you will need to know the basics of ukulele play, how to tune and be able to switch between chords. In addition to a ukulele, we recommend that you have a tuner and a ukulele strap. If you are an absolute beginner, we recommend that you take the Ukulele from Scratch class first.. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org. Liz Rabson Schnore is a Brooklyn-based musician steeped in the roots traditions of blues, country, and string band music. The daughter of acclaimed blueswoman Ann Rabson, Liz grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, but has called Brooklyn home for the past twenty-nine years. A multi-instrumentalist, she primarily plays ukulele, but also guitar, bass, and harmonica. You can find her performing with the Dirty Mother String Band and supporting other local artists as a side-woman. Liz shares her musical knowledge as a ukulele mentor and instructor. She's also a driving force in the Brooklyn music scene, organizing events like the Boathouse Jam and the Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions at the Gowanus Canal Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Her passion for ukulele, jamming, and folk/roots music makes her a vibrant presence in the community.
Jan 17, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
Beginning Mandolin with Steve Burke - An Eight-Week Group Class
An Eight-Week Group Class with Steve Burke Wednesdays at 7:00pm: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 Beginning Mandolin is for absolute beginners. You don't have to have any musical background to begin playing. The class will introduce all the basics of playing mandolin - forming chord shapes, playing melodies, tuning and rhythm. By the end of eight weeks you'll have learned multiple songs in different styles. We'll give you all you need to get started. To learn more about Steve, please visit Steveburke.me or Instagram.com/steveburk3. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 29, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
Intermediate Mandolin with Steve Burke - An Eight-Week Group Class
An Eight-Week Group Class with Steve Burke Wednesdays at 8:15 pm: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 Intermediate Mandolin is for someone with a basic grasp of the instrument but wants to dive deeper. We’ll cover more chord shapes, basic theory and how it applies to mandolin and look deeper into musical styles. Students should expect to be introduced to scales, arpeggios and how they fit into chords. By the end of eight weeks you should be comfortable playing progressions in a variety of keys and have expanded your ear to begin improvising. To learn more about Steve, please visit Steveburke.me or Instagram.com/steveburk3. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.
Jan 29, 2026