Jalopy Theatre offers 5 series per year of music classes for mandolin, ï¬?ddle, banjo, guitar and ukulele for adults, in a class setting of a maximum of 7 students. We offer beginner, intermediate and advance levels of instruction. We hope to make learning an instrument both approachable and fun. With a light-hearted, song based learning style, students begin learning songs immediately. A class series runs for 8 weeks for $245 prepaid or if you don’t have an instrument, you can rent one from us …

Welcome to a meetup that celebrates the *greatest* live instrumental music: FUNK! (and funky versions of its cousins- afrobeat, soul, hip hop, brass, jazz and rock) The late, great James Brown and many of his colleagues may no longer be with us, but rest assured funk is alive and well in a venue right around the corner!! There is no better way to listen to these electric, joyous beats than front and center and there are some amazing NEW funk bands out there that promise to put on a show that wil …

MUSIC AND DANCE CIRCLE is the new name for the meetup group formerly called OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE (MANHATTAN), a gathering place for acoustic improv musicians, vocalists and dancers and others, and an opportunity for all to create together. The Open Music Circle has met regularly since 2004, joining Meetup in 2010 under the name of Open Music Circle (Manhattan). Musicians, singers and dancers of all backgrounds and traditions and others are invited to explore new territory, expand their skills, and …

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT in NEW YORK! Workshops, Showcases and other events FOR SINGERS/ACTORS/INSTRUMENTALISTS For Professionals and Non-Professionals Anna Bartos, Organizer* Greetings and Welcome! Have you always wanted to sing or act, but never did? Did other things get in your way, like a day job? Or, did you sing/act a long time ago and want to get back into it? Well, here's your chance to make your life-long dream come true! SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT! gives you a golden opportunity to try …

THE MUSIC ROOM - New York Presented by HarmoNYom "A Voice for Indian Classical Music" An innovative and unique project presenting 5 MAESTROS musicians from South Asia bringing music lovers together to celebrate the richness and heritage of the Indian Classical Music by recreating the magic of intimate BAITHAK concerts, one of the most revered traditions of the past! As well producing 5 FUND-RAISINGS events to support non-for-profit organizations empowering hundreds of "street children" from Ind …

The oldtime slow jam will take place every second and fourth Sunday @ Brooklyn Rod & Gun Club. The jam will have three leaders on banjo, guitar and fiddle who will be there from 6-8:30pm.  Promptly at 7:30 we'll take a break where you can get drinks and mingle.  We'll start up again and continue till 8:30.  There usually isn't food, although the grill sometimes is out during the summertime. Brooklyn R & G club is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on 59 Kent ave. (N10th and Kent) in the bustling …

At Socamotion we turn your workout into a Caribbean carnival! This group will help you learn about our fun exercise classes, exciting events, and new ways that we want to meet new people. Classes are currently being held in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens and new instructors are joining our family. Classes are held in a variety of settings and change with the season including SocaMotion™  dance fitness, SocaSavannah™ walking, SocaRaté™ stick fighting/kickboxing, and SocaArmy™ bootcamp. We also le …

This group is for people who work in the web startup industry who play or are learning to play acoustic instruments in old time, folk, or bluegrass style music.  Vocalists are also welcome! We will learn from one another, practice together, and jam. Please respect that this group is currently only for web startup people and is only for old time / folk / bluegrass music.  If you do not work for a web company and have no interest in playing that type of music, please do not apply to join.  Thanks …

This is for those who want to explore the world of film through the purest form. Which would be low-no budget films. Create a Hindi cinema that hasn't been explored before; that is short Hindi film group. Bollywood influenced. If you are a high school student, or a scientist that would love to play a role in a piece of creation that has the power to entertain, make people feel and emote... then lets try to make some cool stories come onto screen. DANCE meet ups for all those who are looking for …

This workshop focuses on the freedom & fun of Vocal Improvisation. After warming-up our voices & exploring some improvisational vocabulary we'll let our creativity unleash! We'll do some exercises & "pieces" that explore different facets of improvisation. We'll look for your own improvisational vocabulary and "language". The workshop includes my powerfully freeing “body, breath, voice warm-up” along with vocal exercises specifically designed to open the voice as a spontaneous improvisational ins …

This group is an informal gathering to do sitting meditation practice followed by discussion of ideas and all forms of creative process.  The intention for practice will be surrounding creativity in general... what limits us, and what inspires us. (sitting practice is OPTIONAL and will be in the first 20-30 minutes of the meet up.. feel free to show up at 7:30 if you'd like to skip sitting) I will have some supplies here for creative practice, (pastels, charcoal, pencils, yarn, a sewing machine, …

This group is about the joy of music, especially when you are making it and even more especially when you are making it with others. My goal in starting this group is to allow people to come together and play music. To get the ball rolling, I envision this being a monthly to weekly thing where we could get together, play, and socialize at member's apartments (hopefully some people with lots of space will join and we can all be merry together. Otherwise, my apartment will hold about 5, as long as …

Three of my favorite things to do are: figure drawing, making music, and playing games--all while sipping wine and and eating fancy cheeses with like-minded creative and fun people. To that end I am opening my house in Windsor Terrace Brooklyn for a once-or-twice-a-month get-together to anyone who would like to share in these activities. Whether you are an accomplished gamer, artist, and musician, or a novice that can barely play an instrument or draw, and never played Scrabble or Boggle in your …

This is a group for amateur celtic folk musicians who'd like to meet up once a week to practice some tunes together. All instruments and levels are welcome, since we are a group of learning musicians. Tunes are practiced at a slow pace and you're welcome to bring sheet music, as well as encouraged to learn by ear. A list of regular tunes is available, though we're open to learning new tunes from you as well. Look forward to sharing tunes with everybody!

This is a group for musicians and singers at any level who want to learn more about Turkish, Arab, Balkan, Greek, or Persian music. I'll be teaching scales, songs, rhythms etc. in a fun, interactive environment. Different levels of skill and knowledge are welcome. My main instruments are oud and guitar, and I also play various Middle Eastern percussion and Baglama. If you want to learn any of these instruments or if you play violin, accordion, clarinet etc. and want to learn this music, you are …

The Classical Fusion Chamber Ensemble is a Manhattan-based community orchestra dedicated to providing opportunities to experience the best of classical and popular instrumental music. In an effort to bring music to all who seek it, we perform in all five boroughs in concert halls and churches as well as nursing homes, retirement communities, and other venues serving populations that might otherwise not have access to live performances. Since its founding in 2010, the Classical Fusion Chamber Ens …

If you want to chill out and play some music in Prospect Park- that's exactly what we do. Events will be held between April-October. Any instrument flies in this group; please bring anything that isn't too much of a hassle to carry. There will be NO set list prior to each jam session. Singers and music enthusiasts are more than welcome to our jams: You don't have to be a musician to join. There is no limit to how many people can come to an event- If it gets too crowded we can break up into two s …

Are you an Indie Rock-loving gay man looking to rock out with other gay indiephiles in the NYC metro area? Indie Rock, Punk Rock, Hardcore, Goth, Electro-no matter what your jam-let's go to shows, bars and events that spin Indie Rock, trade tickets, swap music, and maybe even play music together (for those of you who play an instrument).  Feel free to suggest cool upcoming stuff. Let's roll as a posse, homo-style!

We all need a passionate outlet: Calling all artists, dancers, musicians, art-enthusiasts, and creative types to gathers together and create MAD love... Music, Art, and Dance that is. :) I am a dance/movement therapist, painter, and teacher living in an apartment splattered in paint. I invite you to MEETUP (bring your instrument, paints, poetry, camera, ideas, etc.) with an open mind and creative spirit. Let's encourage each other in our crafts and share the beauty of what we love. The first mee …

Hello,my name is Patrick.There are alot of groups on this site related to music production.I've been to a few of them and thought they were great.Unfortunately,they didn't meet up as frequently as i like them to.That's why i decided to start this group.The purpose of this group is to make friends,promote our music,and provide a support system for us.So if you call yourself a producer,beatmaker,or muscian,this is tthe group for you.You can hear some of my music at soundcloud.com/lecks-1.I also ha …

This group welcomes guitar players of ALL LEVELS. Yes, you can join if you're a total beginner, there will be a part for you to play. We'll play arrangements of popular songs and perform at venues in NYC. Arrangements will be written for three guitar parts, we can have as many guitars as we want as long as they are following one of the three guitar charts. GUITAR 1: Simple accompaniment; ideal for beginners playing 3 years or less; open chords, power chords and simple bass lines. GUITAR 2: Melod …