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Fiddle IV - Advanced Old Time Fiddle

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Intermediate to advanced players will learn tunes, theory, backup techniques, and other improvisational techniques in context of a new tune every week. Tunes will be taught at a faster speed than Fiddle 3. More fine tuned bowing and left hand technique will be addressed in context of style and tune. Classes 1,4,5,6,7, and 8 will be taught by Adam Moss, seasoned teacher at Jalopy. Classes 2 & 3 will be guest taught by Duncan Wickel (Berklee...

(41) Advanced 15 and older
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$249

8 sessions

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Fiddle III

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

This class will focus on building the skills and confidence to improvise on fiddle. We will look at ways to create our own variations and solos. In general students who have taken Fiddle II a few times will be most suited for this class, along with anyone who has experience playing classical violin. Join us and improve your skills and have fun while developing your own personal style.

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
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$249

9 sessions

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Fingerpicking Banjo I

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Banjo from scratch. If you've never picked up a banjo before learn the basics of chords, rolling, and come out with a handful of tunes! We will learn the basics of the parts of the banjo, tunings, and left hand techniques. We will go over Scruggs style banjo, taking breaks (solos), playing back up chords, and more!

(41) Beginner 15 and older
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$249

8 sessions

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Sunday Sing! A Singing Class for All Levels

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Sunday Sing! A Singing Class for All Levels - Solstice Edition Wouldn’t it be great to just get up every Sunday morning and SING? Well, here we go! In this particular session, we will infuse our usual deep dive into harmony and vocal freedom with songs for the season! Solstice songs, songs for cold weather, songs to cozy up by the fire with. . .In this class we will work in a style similar to that of a chorus, where we do warm ups for both voice...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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$300

8 sessions

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Intro to Guitar I (Ages 7-8)

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music @ 58 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Students will learn the basics of guitar performance while enjoying the social benefits that a group setting offers. This course is a two-semester sequence in a group environment.

Beginner 7 - 8 years old
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$325

20 sessions

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Electric Bass Beginner

Bantam Studios @ 126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY

Bass beginner is designed for students who have never played before and are looking for a first time introduction to the bass. Techniques Covered: Bass setup and playing posture, using electronics and amp, tone production, the major scale, learning simple bass lines and following a chord chart or “lead sheet.” Instrument: Required for class is an electric bass in playable condition (playable action, working tuners, pickups electronics), ¼”...

(18) Beginner 21 and older
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$300

8 sessions

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Jalopy Jr. Folk: "Making Music" Ukulele (Ages 6-8)

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Welcome to Jalopy Jr. ! We are focused on building community and teaching folk and traditional music. We have a place for every level of learner and every financial situation. Along with the Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, we offer private and group classes to people of all ages from newborn to adult.  The experienced teachers at Jalopy are here to encourage musical exploration through singing and playing instruments like fiddle,...

(41) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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$350

10 sessions

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Jazz Piano for the Classical Pianist

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

If you’ve been playing Bach and Mozart and now want to add jazz to your repertoire, this is your class! This class is designed for students who have experience playing and reading classical music, and are ready to add jazz to their repertoire! The class will focus on the basics of jazz chord nomenclature, playing a few jazz standards, and discussing the principles of improvisation in the jazz style to get you soloing! Please note: A piano or...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$365

10 sessions

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Learn to Jam with Austin

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the joy of bluegrass jamming at The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music. No experience necessary - just bring your guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro and get ready to join in the fun! Learn to play with confidence in a supportive and encouraging environment.

(41) All levels 15 and older
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Advanced Harmonies

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Sometimes called “harmony hardball,” this class is suited for singers who are relatively comfortable singing one-on-a-part and would like a real challenge. We’ll work in both large group and in small groups, singing music from a variety of close-harmony traditions from around the world.  The emphasis will be on singing with independence, being able to dial into one or two fellow singers and make a blended sound, feeling flexible with...

(41) Advanced 15 and older
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$300

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Experience... Songwriting

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

In this fun and interactive workshop, participants will create and express themselves through rhythm, voice and words. Using engaging activities such as beat-making, listening reflection and poetic form, participants will foster creativity, collaboration and create a unique and original song piece.  No prior songwriting or music experience required.  Bring a friend and come experience songwriting!

(252) Beginner 16 and older
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Learn to DJ: One Time Hands-On DJ Lessons

Rock and Soul DJ School @ 10 W 37th St, New York, NY

A lot of DJ schools put you in a class with 15 or more other students. We cap our classes at just 5! That means: more hands-on-experience more one-on-one time with your instructor an experience that's more personalized to your interests more fun With over 12 hours of instruction per session, we make sure you come away learning a lot. Here are some key lessons that we cover (with deeper focus on advanced techniques for intermediate and...

(7) Beginner 12 and older
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Embodied Voice

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Whether or not you identify as a singer, your voice is a primary tool for expression. This class will help you to connect more deeply with your voice. Drawing from a variety of different modalities, students will learn about vocal technique (breathwork, resonance, tone) and will practice basic ear training to feel more grounded and confident in their own singing. Students will also experience singing in an ensemble through improvisation exercises...

(41) All levels 15 and older
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$255

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Fiddle II

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Fiddle 2 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...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
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$305

8 sessions

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Exploring Your Voice - Level I

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

This course will go through the basics of vocal technique and harmony and get you to a point where you feel comfortable singing one-on-a-part on some of the best harmony songs out there. This hour-long class will give you a chance to, simply put, explore your voice. Learn the fundamentals of vocal technique and vocal expansion in a supportive, creative, personalized environment through vocal exercises, games, and harmony and solo songs. Have a...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
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$245

8 sessions

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Fingerpicking Banjo II

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Get more technique to get that right hand solid! We will discuss any or all of the following, depending on what the class wants: playing backup, improvising breaks, playing up the neck, music theory, and melodic picking. Pre-requisites:This is not a class for someone who is new to the instrument.

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
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$299

8 sessions

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Harmonica I & Repetoire

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the skills used in traditional folk and blues "harp" playing; hand positioning, breathing, bending, swells, sliding, playing chords, clean control of single notes, straight harp, and cross harp. We'll cover a range of southern vernacular styles including country, blues, gospel, folk, and old time music. Each week our goal will be to introduce a new set of skills, then will slowly go over and play a song that applies those skills. The emphasis...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
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$249

9 sessions

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Harmonica I

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the skills used in traditional folk and blues "harp" playing; hand positioning, breathing, bending, swells, sliding, playing chords, clean control of single notes, straight harp, and cross harp. We'll cover a range of southern vernacular styles including country, blues, gospel, folk, and old time music. Each week our goal will be to introduce a new set of skills, then will slowly go over and play a song that applies those skills. The emphasis...

(41) Beginner 16 and older
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$249

9 sessions

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Music in the 1930s: A Decade of Crisis

92nd Street Y

The stock market crashed. The “Jazz Age” was over. The wild, sometimes giddy “anything goes” experimentation of the ‘20s gives way to a more introspective period of consolidation. Neo-classicism dominates the musical scene. Nationalism (in politics and in music) emerges as a prominent force as the decade proceeds and the world moves once again into crisis. Established modern composers such as Stravinsky, Ravel, Hindemith, Bartok, Copland,...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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The Birth of Jazz Part II: From Swing to Bop

92nd Street Y

The “Swing Era” is that brief, remarkable period in American musical history when jazz was America’s popular music and its stars were household names—Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bennie Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw. We’ll explore the emergence of this “swing” style along with the distinctive characteristics of the leading bands and soloists of the era. We then examine how, beginning in the late 1930’s, a small...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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