Frequently Asked Questions
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What level should I take?
Can I take the same level more than once?
What do I need to bring to class?
Can I come for the Second Half only?
Yes! If you’d like to join in at 8:15pm for a group jam, you can sign up for our Second Half on a term by term basis.
Where can I buy an instrument?
We recommend you buy your instrument from a reputable dealer who will set up your instrument so that it will be easy to play. Old strings, or strings that are high above the fretboard are hard to play. Below are a few shops we highly recommend.
Maple Street Guitars
Guitars
Mandolins
Banjos
Ukuleles
Beau Vinci Violins
Violin rental or purchase
Will deliver
Voss Violins
Violin rental or purchase
My instrument is old and I don’t know if it’s playable.
Can my child take classes?
Currently our classes are all in the evening, and our students are usually adults. Children who would be comfortable with adult classmates are welcome, but if your child is pre-teen, we ask that you be present during class.
Feel free to contact us if you would like to know how this has worked for others. And keep checking back with us — we are planning to offer after-school classes for children in the near future!
What’s up with the concerts you advertise?
PLEASE NOTE: Live in-person concerts are on hold for now due to the coronavirus.
Our (nearly) monthly Teaching Artists Concerts feature our instructors and their colleagues. These concerts do not benefit the school – all proceeds after venue-related expenses go to the performers.
We also promote local concerts that benefit and promote the school and connect our students with professional performers.
These events are different from performances at festivals and farmers’ markets, where our faculty and, sometimes, students, usually represent the school.