Intro to Old-Time Jam Sessions
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$175
Description
TERM 6, 2026
INSTRUCTOR: Maura Nicholson (bio)
DAY/TIME: Wed – 10am, In-person
INSTRUMENT: All
LEVEL: Beginning
Do you want to play old-time music and attend jam sessions with other musicians? This class is designed to boost your repertoire with the tunes commonly played at our local and regional old-time jams. It will also boost your confidence in playing with others!
In addition to building your tune list and knowledge, we will cover jam culture and etiquette — how to find jams, and where to look for tune resources. We practice listening for chord changes and learning melodies by ear.
We will learn tunes in the Key of D, G, and A, which are the most common keys for old-time jams. If you are able to play the basic chords D, G, C, A, E, and/or play a D, G, and A scale comfortably, you’ll be ready for success. Chords are eventually provided for strummers, but we coach you to play by ear, without any charts or music.
This class meets in person.
This class is limited to 15 students.