Jalopy Theatre
Bluegrass Jam Ensemble Class (Beginner to Intermediate) - A Four-Week Group Class with Christian Apuzzo
with Christian Apuzzo Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 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
Sep 02, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Bluegrass Jam Ensemble Class (Intermediate to Advanced) - A Four-Week Group Class with Christian Apuzzo
with Christian Apuzzo Tuesdays from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm: 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 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
Sep 03, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Beginning Guitar - An Eight-Week Group Class with Kyle Morgan
Mondays at 7 pm: 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 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. *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Sep 15, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Intermediate Guitar - An Eight-Week Group Class with Kyle Morgan
Mondays at 8 pm: 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 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 assistance please email lynette@jalopytheatre.org *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org
Sep 16, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Fingerpicking Guitar - An Eight-Week Class with Kyle Morgan
with Kyle Morgan Tuesdays at 7 pm: 9/16, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 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
Sep 16, 2025
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Harmony Singing for All - An Eight-Week Class with Caroline Kuhn
with Caroline Kuhn Saturdays from 2 pm - 3:30 pm: 9/20, 9/27, 10/11, 10/18, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 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.
Sep 20, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Jalopy Bandcamp - An Eight-Week Class with Caroline Kuhn
with Caroline Kuhn Saturdays from 4 pm - 5:30 pm: 9/20, 9/27, 10/11, 10/18, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 This class is open to singers and instrumentalists (advanced beginner and higher) who want to learn how to play in a band and gain confidence in their performances. We will discuss how to arrange music together in small and large ensembles, how to find one’s voice within a group, and strategies for becoming more comfortable on stage. During these sessions, we will work on songs in both a large ensemble and in two smaller bands. At the end of the last class, we will host a song share with sign up open to the public, and kick off the night with the repertoire we’ve worked up as a group. Along the way, we'll work on musicianship and ensemble skills, tackling performance nerves, and just have fun! Repertoire will be a range of songs that lend themselves to band arrangements. If you have song suggestions, please offer them! All instruments are welcome! However, if you play a non-string instrument (piano, drums, woodwinds, etc.), please contact Caroline prior to enrollment to make sure we can accommodate your instrument at the school. Chord-based Instrumentalists will need to be able to read and play simple chord progressions. Vocalists and melodic instrumentalists will need to be able to match pitch and learn melodies by ear. 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.
Sep 20, 2025
Jalopy Theatre
Songs of Bob Dylan with Isto - An Eight-Week Online Class
Songs of Bob Dylan with Chris "Isto" White Mondays ONLINE at 9:00pm: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 An 8-week online guitar class covering the songs of Bob Dylan. Learn to sing and play a bunch of his best songs and greatest hits. Open to anybody who is comfortable playing the basic open chords, and can play some barre chords. While looking at different songs, students will learn some of Bob Dylan's picking patterns and tricks, and also learn a few songs in Open D/Open E tuning. 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.
Oct 07, 2025