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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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Harmonica 1.5
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Now that you can play some 12-bar blues and folk melodies, explore the elusive techniques of the masters to expand your sound and fatten up your tone. Expand on what you need to know about note bending and tongue blocking. We will examine the rich legacy of recordings left by the masters and study the solos and accompaniment styles of Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, Big Walter Horton and Sonny Boy Williamson. Prerequisites: Harmonica and Repertoire...
A Cappella Songs Across Africa
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
This workshop will feature an exciting array of a cappella songs from different regions across the vast African continent. The workshop will be taught by vocalist Onome (Chicago, IL by way of Nigeria), and all voices are welcome. Through the learning of songs, discussion will cover cultural contexts, rhythm, syncopation, call and response, intonation and harmony. Each workshop will feature new material, and students will walk away with a powerful...
Mandolin 1 and 2 Combined Extension Class
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Mandolin 1 and 2 Combined Extension Class with Ben Engel This extension class builds upon both Mandolin 1 and 2, gathering together a roomful of mandolins! In two two-hour sessions, we'll review familiar tunes, learn new ones, and jam together. This is a chance to keep gathering and practicing for those who have been taking classes this spring, as well as an opportunity for those with some experience playing mandolin to jump aboard! ...
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The Music of Connie Converse
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn to sing and play the songs of enigmatic singer-songwriter Connie Converse! Lyrics, chords and TABs will be provided. Material will be most applicable to intermediate singing guitarists, but all levels and instruments are welcome to join.
Stage Performance with Kerri Lowe
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Been working on your instrument, but haven't stepped on stage yet? Started writing songs and going to open mics, but want to feel more confident? Ready to put together a full set and book shows? Stage Performance is a new 4-week class at Jalopy for the beginner to intermediate musician that wants to feel more confident on stage. We will cover how to warm-up and reduce stage fright, the best way to rehearse, how to connect with the audience, and...
Clawhammer Banjo
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Cameron DeWhitt is the innovator behind pitchfork banjo, a three-finger clawhammer technique that allows the player unprecedented access to melody, harmony, and rhythms typically roped off from clawhammer players. In his workshop, Cameron will demonstrate some advanced applications of pitchfork, lead an exercise to develop the right hand technique, and teach some basic pitchfork applications using a well-known tune.
Mandolin 3.5
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Mandolin 3.5 is a 4 week course that will continue working on the basics of Blues and Ragtime mandolin in the keys of G, C and D. We will learn from the playing of Yank Rachell, the Memphis Jug Band and more. Topics covered will include the use of Tremelo picking, blue notes and how to mix them with major scales to create the appropriate feel, and chordal backup playing.
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.
$90
The Modern Banjo - A Workshop with Jayme Stone
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
This workshop will explore musical ideas, techniques and approaches that can be used by three-finger style banjoists of all stripes. Class will focus on right and left hand technique, ergonomics, improvisation, repertoire and backup through many styles of traditional and modern music. Original tablature of tunes, concepts and exercises will be provided. Music is vast and there are many topics that the the class can (and will) delve into. Students...
$50
A Duets Workshop
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
To explore the fine art of singing with a partner. The emphasis of the workshop will be singing in duets, exploring harmonies above, below and intertwining the melody and getting into arranging issues involved in duet singing. But most of all we’ll sing a lot, learn a bunch of great songs and have a great time.
$50
Harmony-Singing Intensive
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
A quick roll through the basics and on to all the fun bits of singing American country harmony (and lead) – everything from adding crunchy notes to crossing harmonies and splitting leads. We'll work on blend, stacks, voice production and more in a variety of American “roots” styles. Great songs, lots of one-on-one (or two-on-two) singing. It’s a perfect opportunity to take your singing to that next level. Space is limited to 12, so sign up...
$55
Singing the Everly Brothers Workshop - Part IV
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Here is one more glorious afternoon of Everly Brothers duets for you. More songs, more harmony, more fun. Some participants from the last workshop have been using the materials to sing with each other outside of class. That’s our dream come true. You do not have to have been in our previous workshops to participate in this one-shot workshop. We teach the songs to the group and then break into three smaller groups so that you can hear yourself...
$53.50
Songs from The American Anthology of Folk Music Vol 1-A
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
In this workshop, open to singers and guitarists (or other strumming instruments), we will learn songs from Volume 1, Disc 1 of Harry Smith's famous Anthology of American Folk Music, the collection of blues, country and folk music recordings from the 1920s and 30s that was an integral part of the folk revival of the 50s and 60s, and has inspired generations of musicians. Students can expect to learn a collection of songs that will enable them to...
$63
Mandolin Improvisation Basics
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Join Cesar Moreno to master mandolin improvisation. Learn to locate melody notes and improvise on jam circle songs using chord tones and double stops. This class is for advanced beginners to intermediates familiar with G and A scales. With over 10 years of experience, Cesar blends tradition with innovation, inspired by bluegrass legends and his diverse musical background.
$53
The Guitar According To Steve James
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
This is a two-hour hands-on exploration retro-post-modern roots string stylings. Steve James will start the session with a demo of some favorite finger-style and slide motifs. The balance will be devoted to a detailed breakdown of a couple of these arrangements. Plenty of Q&A too. Some tab supplied. Some sound recording permitted (non hand held devices only). Bring guitar and accessories, pencil and paper.
$35
Basics of Fingerpicking Blues with Mamie Minch
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the basics of Fingerpicking Blues. This is a beginner level workshop, but open to all levels of guitar players who want to learn how the finger pick the blues.
$40
Performance Workshop
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
The monthly performance workshop is for anyone who wants to get comfortable singing and playing in front of others and get real-time feedback on their performance in a safe, friendly group environment. We will start with a group warm-up that teaches centering breathing techniques for pre-performance, then move into that month's "lesson." Next, each student will have time to perform a portion of a song (or poem, or whatever you like!) in front of...
$20
Ukulele Workshop for Beginners
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
This workshop is for beginners. Doug Skinner will get you strumming the ukulele and you will be playing a tune (or more!) by the end of this hour and a half workshop. Note: If you do not have a ukulele, you can rent one from us to use during the workshop for $15! Please email Karen at jalopy dot biz to reserve your rental in advance. 12:00PM-1:30PM. Held upstairs int eh Jalopy classrooms
$40
Traditional Singing
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
The workshop starts with brief introduction to this genre and style of singing, then participants will learn a few songs. Fun and easy - absolutely no formal music training or experience necessary. American traditional music is influenced by Appalachian tunes and songs, gospel songs, early country music, work-songs and sea chanties, and music from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. The songs are usually very simple or tell a story, and...
$30
Traditional Singing I
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Students will learn the basics of traditional singing. Beginning or experienced singer, good or bad singer, soprano or alto - all of these distinctions break down in the world of traditional song where the focus is less on the beauty or range of your voice and more on telling a story well in the company of other people, remembering an event or a person or a place, or just passing the time and having fun. So whether you consider yourself a beginning...
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