The OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE  ("CIRCLE" or "Circle") is a gathering place for acoustic improv musicians, vocalists and dancers and others, and an opportunity for all to create together. The CIRCLE has met regularly since 2004. Musicians, singers and dancers of all backgrounds and traditions and others are invited to explore new territory, expand their skills, and deepen their performance abilities. We meet in weekly in two New York City locations on alternate Sundays for a total of four times each mont …

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2010 GRAMMY WINNER ZAC BROWN, WHO WON THE 2010 GRAMMY FOR BEST NEW ARTIST! THE NEW YORK CITY LIVE MUSIC MEETUP ATTENDED A PERFORMANCE BY ZAC AND HIS BAND, AND THEN PERSONALLY MET ZAC AND HIS BAND, AT A MEETUP ORGANIZED BY RICH CASELLA ON AUGUST 26, 2008. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS. How often have you wished for more live music in your life? Finding good live music is like a tourist in NYC finding a good restaurant to go to. Unless you know the right areas to search, you will be rele …

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 In …

Sufi Music Circle: Sufi, Alevi & Folk Music. Classes and lessons to learn: Middle Eastern musical instruments, specially Persian and Turkish (Ney, Daf, Tanbour, Oud, Baglama, Saz, Zarb, Doumbek etc.).  Singing and sacred dances (Sema and Semah, Whirling etc.). Group classes for singing and drumming. Language classes for Persian and Turkish. Rumi and other sufi poetry. Sufi and Alevi music . In addition to our classes, we will have concerts, lectures, movies, poetry reading, dinner out et …

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 $225 prepaid or if you don’t have an instrument, you can rent one from us …

Meet & jam with other local acoustic musicians. Moon Doggie provides a fun, informal, intimate coffeehouse atmosphere where first time or well-seasoned performers can't get booed off the stage - cause we don't have one! Everyone is welcome. Don't play an instrument? That's OK, too. You'll be singing along in no time!

Our Young Friends are comprised of a group of multifaceted individuals, who, desire to support our music education initiatives in New York City. Through musical benefits and varied events, our Young Friends will have the opportunity to contribute to Midori & Friends’ many programs while expanding their professional and social networks. Midori & Friends Founded in 1992 by the world renowned violinist, Midori, and a small, committed Board of Directors, Midori & Friends has inspired over 150,000 un …

Chhandayan Inc. is a multi-state organization (NY, NJ, PA & MD) that is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Indian classical music. The Chhandayan Center for Indian Music is located at 4 W 43rd Street in the heart of Manhattan (less than two blocks from Times Square, Grand Central Station, Bryant Park etc.). There are classes for different instruments and different styles all through the week. There are weekly concerts held every Saturday evening. This group will keep listeners and fr …

This group is for rock musicians ready to perform out in clubs without the long-term commitment - and hassle - of joining a band. Phil Brandt, organizer of the successful "Pick, Play and Perform Guitar Group" - which regularly played out in the Village - is creating "4 ON THE FLOOR." Here's how it works: Four musicians from the group will be paired together to create a "band." Each band will give themselves a name and have two rehearsals to select and rehearse four rock cover songs. At the show …

A meetup of like minded musicians that can't quit their day jobs! We get together and love to play dead tunes. All instruments welcome and players of all levels should join. This is about having fun, not sounding good, so if you have a guitar in your closet that you havent played in years now is the time to get some new strings. We will meet up in a practice studio in midtown, amps, drums, mics and keyboards will be provided.

… Our mission is to bring the whole guitar community together- to make each member stronger by providing opportunites to play, learn, and listen to great music.  We are more than individual guitarists playing alone- we are the NYC Guitar Group- a network of talented, encouraging, and supportive people, all united by music. We are here to play out loud- together.  We hope that you'll enjoy the NYC Guitar Group!  

Every Saturday we meet up for a Slow Session where musicians of all instruments are welcome to practice playing Irish traditional tunes in a group setting. Tunes are practiced at a slow pace and players of all levels are welcome to bring sheet music or learn by ear as others play. A list of regular tunes is provided, although everyone is encouraged to introduce tunes they are comfortable playing. Even if you only know one or two tunes, this casual and friendly environment is an ideal introductio …

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 6-7:30pm.  Promptly at 7:30 a free performance will occur from an established musician in the area and everyone is encouraged to stay and imbibe at the wonderful social club-but of course, you don't have to!  There usually isn't food, although the grill sometimes is out during the summertime. Brooklyn R & G club is locat …

Sing and Sign with Baby and Mommy on the Upper West Side, NYC is for moms and babies or toddlers who would like to come to discounted music and Baby Sign Language classes all over the Upper West Side (UWS) in New York City. Class locations spread across the entire Upper West Side (UWS) from the 50's to 100th Street and are welcome to all moms and babies at any signing level! This "musical playdate" will have baby-friendly instruments, props, movement activities, & full-band background track musi …

No more dull Playdates! The Musical Playdate is a HAPPY and FUN music class that welcomes all children, from 3 months up to 5 years old, to the magnificent world of music. The Musical playdates weaves together an eclectic variety of traditional, folk, world and popular music with storytelling, dance, games and exposure to real musical instruments to create a unique fun musical experience for each child plus parent/caregiver. This class is led by one of our fantastic Guitar playing music teacher.

We started this group to connect people who are interested in percussion instruments - performances, classes, etc., and to break down the walls between professionals and other interested parties. This group is for fans, enthusiasts, and hobbyists, as much as professional performers.