Group Classes
8-12 weeks
4-14 class size
Free loaner instrument for intro classes
Classes begin week of September 8th, 2025
Fiddle Classes
Intro to Fiddle
This class is for the absolute beginner. We start by hold the fiddle and bow, and then learning bow patterns and simple old-time tunes. If you don't have a fiddle, we can provide a loaner instrument for free.
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30
Location: Grace Church, Brevard
Fiddle 1
If you play a little bit, and you want to try some fiddle tunes, this is the class for you. Starting with great old time tunes like Angeline the Baker and Old Joe Clark you can learn old time fiddle style in this fun class. The focus is on playing together and improving your skills.
Fiddle 2
If you have taken Fiddle Workshop 1 or already play a handful of fiddle tunes then this is the class for you. In this class students will learn more advanced fiddle tunes, techniques and styles. Focus will be on preparing tunes to play for jam sessions.
We also offer a community fiddle group on Tuesdays at Grace Church.
Banjo Classes
Intro to Clawhammer Banjo
This class is for the complete beginner clawhammer banjo.
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $175
Instructor: Owen Grooms
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30
Location: Grace Church, Brevard
Intro to Bluegrass (Three-Finger) Banjo
This class is for the complete beginner bluegrass banjo.
Day/Time: Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00
Location: Brevard Music Center
Intermediate Bluegrass (Three-Finger) Banjo
This class is for the intermediate bluegrass banjo.
Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00
Location: Brevard Music Center
Guitar Classes
Intro to Guitar
This guitar class is aimed for the absolute beginner adult guitarist. The class will be a fun, engaging, and relaxed atmosphere that will make learning guitar as enjoyable as possible. We will start from the ground up, learning all the basic fundamentals such as posture, how to hold the guitar, guitar anatomy, and basic chords and strumming patterns. All are welcome to attend this class and embark on your musical journey to becoming a guitar player!
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $175
Instructor: William Byrd
Day/Time: Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30
Location: Brevard Music Center
Jamming Classes
Slow Jam with Owen Grooms
Owen Grooms is a mandolin, guitar and clawhammer banjo player extraordinaire! He plays with many bands in Western North Carolina including Pretty Little Goats. In this laid-back class, Owen will guide participants in the art of jamming, learn new tunes and take old time tunes at a slower pace. If you love to jam (or want to learn), and would like the music at a little slower pace this is the class for you.
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $175
Instructor: Owen Grooms
Day/Time: Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00
Location: Cedar Mountain Canteen
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Registration
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