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. 

Length: 8 weeks

Cost: $175

Instructor: Bob Culver

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.

Length: 12 weeks

Cost: $240

Instructor: Bob Culver

Day/Time: Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30

Location: Brevard Music Center


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.

Length: 12 weeks

Cost: $240

Instructor: Bob Culver

Day/Time: Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30

Location: Brevard Music Center


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.

Length: 8 weeks

Cost: $175

Instructor:  Bruce Threlkeld

Day/Time: Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00

Location: Brevard Music Center


Intermediate Bluegrass (Three-Finger) Banjo

This class is for the intermediate bluegrass banjo.

Length: 12 weeks

Cost: $240

Instructor:  Bruce Threlkeld

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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