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The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music
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The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music offers a variety of classes and workshops for adults and kids in guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, ensemble classes, and harmony singing. With a light-hearted and song-based learning style, students can begin learning songs immediately in a relaxed and affordable group setting.

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Beginning Guitar

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

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.  Notes: This class will take place IN PERSON. Everyone in attendance needs to prove full vaccination at the time of check in. All instructors and staff have also had...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Beginning Banjo

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

For complete 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. Some participants will be continuing on from Beginning...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Beginning Fiddle

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

Beginning Fiddle this December is designed for people who have some familiarity with violin, given that many students will be continuing on from the eight-week fall session.  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. If...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Jalopy Bandcamp

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

This class is open to singers and instrumentalists 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. Students will also have the opportunity to practice...

(41) All levels 15 and older
$395

8 sessions

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Beginning Mandolin

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

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 four weeks you'll have learned multiple songs in different styles. We'll give you all you need to get started. Some participants will be continuing on from Beginning Mandolin in the fall, but newcomers are...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Vocalize: Technique and Song

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

This class is a deep dive into the exploration of the voice in a group setting - think group vocal yoga! We'll get right to it and delve deep into as many aspects of singing as we can - resonance, breath support, expression, diction, delivery, phonation, stage fright, posture, projection, you name it! - and see what news we can use from various vocal pedagogies to apply tips and tricks to our own singing. We'll do a lot of group singing drawing...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
$325

6 sessions

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Intermediate Guitar

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

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...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Intermediate Fiddle

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

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...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Intermediate Banjo

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

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. Some participants will be continuing on from Intermediate Banjo in the fall, but newcomers...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Intermediate Mandolin

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

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 four week you should be comfortable playing progressions in several keys and be ready to do some improvising. Some participants will...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Sunday Sing! Harmony and Technique for all Levels

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

Wouldn’t it be great to just get up every Sunday morning and SING? Well, here we go!  The focus this particular session is AUTUMN INTO WINTER - HARMONIES FOR THE SEASON! As the weather gets colder and the songs get cozier, we'll sing songs that fit the mood: songs of travel, songs of change, songs of community, harvest, light, celebration, wistfulness. . .you name it! We'll start with a few country, old-time, and blues songs, and continue...

(41) All levels 15 and older
$245

6 sessions

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Advanced Harmony

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

This class is suited for singers who are comfortable singing one-on-a-part and would like a real challenge.  With an emphasis on duet and trio repertoire, we'll dive into great repertoire from American genres including country, bluegrass, blues, and contemporary folk, and also mix in songs from around the world including Balkan duets, South African harmony styles, and other close-harmony traditions.We'll break into small groups from the get...

(41) Advanced 15 and older
$245

6 sessions

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Intermediate Harmony

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

Do you dream of singing in harmony? This class will take you through the nuts and bolts of harmony singing and get you to greater independence with your singing so that you can successfully hold down a part in a two or three part song. This class will give you a broad exposure to great harmony songs and help you hone the skills you need to find your own harmony parts to songs you love. Through ear-training exercises with intervals, scales, and chords,...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$245

6 sessions

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Ukulele Ensemble

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

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...

(41) All levels 15 and older
$395

8 sessions

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Ukulele from Scratch

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

Ukulele from scratch is for the absolute beginner. We will review tuning, how to play basic chords, strumming, rhythm, dynamics, and how to read uke chord charts, with a focus on singing while playing. Every class will involve time to play together and learning uke jam etiquette. We will review the care of your instrument, changing strings, and finding resources. Once you have completed this class you will feel comfortable playing in a group setting,...

(41) All levels 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Singing Bluegrass Harmony

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

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.

(41) All levels 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Fingerpicking Guitar

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

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...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
$275

8 sessions

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Tuesday Morning Music

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

We'll be sharing songs with folks of all ages in this cross-generational singalong.  Come down to Jalopy to sing, dance, or even just to hang out and listen. We'll keep things easy-going as we slowly get the music flowing again. 

(41) All levels 15 and older
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Mandolin II

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

Mandolin II 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. Notes: ...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$305

8 sessions

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Jalopy Jr. Folk Beginner Summer Camp (Ages 6-11)

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

At the Jalopy Jr. Folk Summer Camp, every day will be packed with singing, crafts, small group lessons, ensemble playing, and concerts by amazing guest performers. Our goal is to make music education approachable, fun, and accessible to any student regardless of their previous experience or financial situation. With our light-hearted, song-based teaching style, students will begin playing songs immediately and will perform them at week’s end....

(41) Beginner 6 - 11 years old
No upcoming schedules
$600

5 sessions

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