Pop & Rock Classes

Beyoncé on the Banjo with Matt Brown

Sunday with Staff

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $20 ($15 members)

Blues Bass Techniques & Forms

Many of our Bass classes rotate through the year.
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Walking Bass Groove Lab

Monday with Harlan Terson

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $152 ($132 members)

An hour long lab to make you “badder”

Dylan Songbag: Christmas and The Chairman

Friday with Jimmy Tomasello

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $20 ($15 members)

‘60s Classics Ensemble

Wednesday or Saturday with Steve Levitt

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

You call the tune; we'll learn the tune.

‘90s Ensemble

Tuesday with Andrea Bunch

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Whatever, dude. East Village, East London, Eastern Europe, East Building.

Cream Ensemble

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Sub Pop Ensemble

Sunday with Shelley Miller

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Come as you are and leave better than ever.

Yes and More Ensemble

Thursday with Cathy Norden

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Poets of Pop Ensemble

Wednesday with Bill Brickey

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

We're paying attention to both lyrics and groove.

New Americana Ensemble

Monday with Alton Smith

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Hey Ho and all points in between

Athens GA Ensemble

Saturday with Shelley Miller

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Take a one-way ticket to the 40 Watt Club and play songs by your favorite Athens artists

Fleetwood Mac Ensemble

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80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Honky Tonk Angels

Saturday with Shelley Miller

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls let's sing and play some country classics.

Reggae Ensemble

Monday with Gregg Ostrom

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Come get you some ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, and dancehall from the great nation of Jamaica.

Soul Ensemble

Thursday with Alton Smith or Bill Brickey

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $222 ($202 members)

The Two Johnnies Ensemble

Tuesday with Bob Goins or Ed Holstein

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $222 ($202 members)

We're talking John Prine and Johnny Cash.

Thin Lizzy Ensemble

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

B-52s Ensemble

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $222 ($202 members)

The Band Ensemble: Last Waltz

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Band Coaching Adult

Saturday with Wendi Freeman

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Beatles Acoustic Ensemble

Tuesday with Tommi Zender

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Deep cuts and favorites from from John, Paul, et al.

Daytime Beatles Ensemble

Friday with Steve Levitt

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Good daytime -sunshine

Beatles Ensemble

Wednesday with Steve Levitt

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Session 5 Sgt. Pepper
Session 6 Magical Mystery Tour

Beatles for Beginners

Thursday with Charles Kim

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

The music of the Fab Four simplified for those who have only played a short while.

Bloodshot Records Ensemble

Saturday with Shelley Miller

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Home to a number of notable country, punk, Americana and singer/songwriter artists from around the country,

Great Setlists from JamBandLand

Monday with Jon Wall

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Session 5 Phish 10/31/98 the band covered the classic LP “Loaded” by The Velvet Underground

The Kinks Klass

Wednesday with Steve Doyle or Tommi Zender

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $222 ($202 members)

Klassics, Kronicles and Kontinuos Kinkdom

Merge Records Ensemble

Saturday with Shelley Miller

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Arcade Fire, Magnetic Fields, Neutral Milk Hotel and more

Punk Ensemble

Sunday with Shelley Miller

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

gabba gabba hey Session 5 ‘90s Artists

R&B Ensemble

Wednesday with John Mead

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Immerse yourself into the work of an artist or musical movement.
Session 3: ‘More 60s soul divas! R&B chart-toppers, crossover hits, and near misses by great like Etta James, Gloria Jones, and others.

Classic Album Ensemble

Saturday with Charles Kim

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Session 6 Remain in Light by Talking Heads

Modern Country Ensemble

Tuesday with Jacob Sweet

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Come explore your 21st century inner twang.

The Wrecking Crew Ensemble: Hal Blaine Edition

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

David Byrne Ensemble

Monday with Randy Morris or Andrea Bunch

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $222 ($202 members)

You may find yourself having a wonderful musical time…

Women's Acoustic Ensemble

Monday with Paula McKernan

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Come together to celebrate popular music by women from all eras.

Eagles Ensemble

Thursday with John Mead

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Turn up the Eagles the neighbors are listening…

Eclectic Electric Ensemble

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $222 ($202 members)

Ensemble Basics

Tuesday with Charles Kim

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Get your act together before joining an ensemble or group.

Folk-Rock Acoustic Ensemble

Wednesday with Tommi Zender

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Work on licks, harmonies, arrangements and more.

Getting Started in the Music Business: Build a Band, Promote Shows, Get Involved

Sunday with Staff

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $15 ($10 members)

Grateful Dead Ensemble

Thursday with Steve Levitt

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Come join Uncle Steve's band

Here and Now Ensemble

Monday with Randy Morris or Andrea Bunch

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $222 ($202 members)

Just what it says, contemporary music.

Jazz Ensemble: Learning Standards

Monday with Tim McNamara

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Build your tune vocabulary.

Joni Mitchell Ensemble

Sunday with Andrea Bunch

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Take on the music of one of the greatest of songwriters.

Kiss Ensemble

Tuesday with Dan Fulkerson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Rock and roll all night and party everyday.

Latin Grooves and Roots Ensemble

Sunday with Manny Bances

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Add some spicy flavorings to whatever style you play: Jamming with Latin Roots music and contemporary funky fusions.

Mellow Gold Ensemble

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $222 ($202 members)

Muppets Mania

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Pop Divas Ensemble

Sunday with Andrea Bunch

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

A room full of stars. Join the constellation.

Rockabilly Ensemble

Tuesday with Jacob Sweet

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Join this rootsy band comprised of a combination of R&B mixed with country influences.

Rolling Stones Ensemble

Thursday with John Mead

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $206 ($186 members)

Rock & Pop Chamber Music

This class is offered on alternating sessions with Folk & Classical Chamber Music.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Extended Play: Guitar

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday with Mary Peterson, Chris Winters, Elaine Moore or Louis Bardales

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Make a long term commitment to improving your guitar playing skills

RPA Ensemble aka Dawson's Guitar 4Ever

Thursday with Steve Dawson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

A group of 4ever students under Dawson's leadership

Basics of Electric Chicago Blues Guitar

Monday with Steve Hutchins

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Learn lead and comping techniques of the major players of the Chicago blues style.

Lead Guitar Basics

This and other musicianship classes are offered in rotation thru the year. If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Rhythm Guitar

Monday or Friday with Dan Fulkerson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Focus on one of the most essential elements of playing guitar and music itself.

Essential Blues-Rock Electric Guitar Skills

Sunday with Chris Winters

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Expand techniques and your personal riff artillery within the framework of songs and progressions in the blues/rock idiom.

Essential Blues-Rock Electric Guitar Repertoire

Sunday with Chris Winters

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

An ongoing class which develops repertoire in the blues/rock genre.

Classical Guitar Basic Repertoire

Monday with Jacob Sweet

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Fun easy pieces to add pizzazz to your style.

Fingerstyle Repertoire

Thursday with Randy Morris

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Develop a songbag of solo accompaniments and instrumentals in a variety of styles.

Beatles Fingerstyle Guitar

Monday with Michael Miles

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Let your fingers become the Fab Four

Arranging Pop Music for Guitar

Tuesday with Chris Corsale

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

If you feel like it's time to add a few bells and whistles to your playing, then this is the class for you.

Electric Guitar Styles Overdrive

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday with Dan Fulkerson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Enhancement medication for the electric guitarist.

Hard Rock Acoustic

Thursday with Dan Fulkerson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

All the licks, all the tricks - but with minimal hearing loss.

B.B. King Guitar Styles

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Acoustic Zeppelin

Tuesday or Thursday with John Mead

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Study Page's acoustic songs and instrumentals in both standard and open guitar tunings.

Advancing Guitar: Licks and Tricks

Monday or Tuesday with John Mead

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Learn approaches to the fingerboard designed to improve your playing

Caribbean Guitar with Reverend Robert

Wednesday with Staff

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $25 ($24 members)

Add new ingredients to your musical gumbo.

Expanding Chord Voicings

Sunday with Kyle Paul

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $25 ($24 members)

Let's dig deeper into the world of chords.

Dylan Songbag: Blood on the Tracks NYC Sessions

Friday with Jimmy Tomasello

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $20 ($15 members)

It was mid September in NYC 1974 that yielded some of the Bobsters' best.

Dylan Songbag: Folk Standards Thru The Years

Friday with Jimmy Tomasello

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $20 ($15 members)

Learn some of the folk gems Bob has sung over the years.

Fingerpicking Townes Van Zandt

Saturday with Michael Henson

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $25 ($24 members)

Guitar Study Hall

Monday or Wednesday with Steve Levitt

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $0 ($0 members)

A free Q & A with one of the school's renown guitar gurus. COME BY AND WE'LL HELP PLACE YOU IN THE PROGRAM

Understanding the Major Pentatonic Scale

Saturday with Dan Fulkerson

110 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $25 ($24 members)

Five notes with endless possibilities

Understanding the Minor Pentatonic Scale

Saturday with Dan Fulkerson

110 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $25 ($24 members)

like it's older younger brother only five notes with endless expression

Willie Dixon Songbook for Blues Guitar

Thursday with Steve Hutchins

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Gonna romp and tromp 'till midnite We're gonna fuss and fight 'till daylight
We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long

Crash Bass for Guitarists

Monday with Harlan Terson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

A course designed for those who already play another stringed instrument.

Learn Classic Rock Bass Lines

Saturday with Harlan Terson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Learn the standards of Classic Rock and make requests as well.

Extended Play: Harmonica

Thursday with Skip Landt

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Ukulele 3: Beatles Repertoire

Wednesday with Charles Kim

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

Ukulele 3: Ukulele Ensemble

Tuesday with Michael Hammerman

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $202 ($182 members)

A Cappella Singing

Sunday with Paula McKernan or Renee Nanzer

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $212 ($192 members)