Asheville Music School offers private lessons, group classes, workshops, summer camps, and student bands
Private Music Lessons
- Fill out the New Student Inquiry form and let us know what you’re interested in.
- Our experienced staff will match you with an appropriate teacher. If you have a specific teacher in mind, let us know on the inquiry form.
- One of our teachers will contact you asap to discuss lessons. Keep an eye on your email and phone.
- After your first lesson, should you decide to continue, we will ask you to become a member of Asheville Music School, which includes annual membership dues of just $65.
Group Classes
Adult Ukulele 101
Thursdays, Sept. 12 – Nov. 14
11am-12pm
$250
Taught by: Madelyn Ilana
10-week series
All you need is a ukulele!
In this ukulele workshop, participants will have the opportunity to begin learning introductory chords and strumming patterns. We will begin to practice changing between chords, and even singing while playing if you feel ready! We will focus on rhythm as well as melody. Students will have the opportunity to choose songs that we will play together as a group. You can expect to build your musical repertoire in this jam style class. This class will culminate in a performance for friends and family (performance date tbd).
Adult Ukulele 201
Fridays, Sept. 13 – Nov. 15
11am-12pm
$225
Taught by: Madelyn Ilana
9-week series (skipping October 25th)
This level 2 ukulele class is for students who have experience on the ukulele or another string-family instrument. Students should demonstrate basic proficiency in changing between chords, and playing basic strumming patterns to be ready for Level 2. In this class, we will discuss music theory, and begin learning some slightly more advanced songs. Participants will have the opportunity to practice strumming, finger picking, changing chords, and singing while playing. We will focus on rhythm as well as melody. Students will have the opportunity to choose songs that we will play together as a group. You can expect to build your musical repertoire in this jam style class. This class will culminate in a performance for friends and family (performance date tbd).
Past Classes
Adult Old-Time Jam
Taught by: Jason McCoy
7-week group class series @ Asheville Music School
Learn the basics of Folk/Old-Time Jam, in the style you might see at Jack of the Wood, Warren Wilson, or the Swannanoa Gathering. You’ll just need to know the basics of how to play your instrument (and you’ll need your instrument too).
Class will emphasize:
- building repertoire of traditional songs and tunes
- learning the roll of folk instruments in context of the ensemble
- folk style “jam” techniques and basic improvisation to blend well with the group based on individual skill level
Novice to intermediate players welcome. This class is not suitable for total beginners.
