What we’re about
We are about creating community with music and offering a musical experience to all ages and skill level's. We host Celtic sessions, Old Time Jams, Bluegrass Jams, Ukulele Strum alongs, Open Mics, & Jazz Jams! We teach Ensemble classes, Repertoire Classes, private lessons, and group lessons. We even put on an occasional concert.
Check out our group classes and workshops page to see whats happening: https://schoolofmusicaltraditions.com/classes-workshops
And our jams and open mics page:
https://schoolofmusicaltraditions.com/jams-open-mics
Upcoming events
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Intro to Celtic Repertoire Workshop - Followed by Slow Session
School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD, US6:00 – 7:30 PM EST Followed by slow session from 7:45 - 8:45 pm
Ever wanted to learn a Celtic tune? This is your chance! Celtic cellist Ellen Gira leads a monthly intro to Celtic repertoire class where students learn a groovy Celtic tune and create a fun arrangement as a group. This class will also offer ideas to take your playing further, including ornamentation and Celtic jamming skills. All instruments are welcome. Cost is $30.
Afterwards, Ellen hosts a Free Celtic Slow Session that is open to players of all levels and all instruments. These classes and sessions will help prepare you to join the DMV’s thriving Celtic music community and play in sessions anywhere in the world!
This class is open to middle school age students and above, who are able to play chords and/or basic melodies as appropriate for their instrument. Students under the age of 12, or who have questions about whether their skill level or instrument is appropriate for the class, should contact SMT prior to registration. Sheet music is provided and added to Ellen’s growing tune book: Celtic Slow Session Tunes
Jam Content/Repertoire examples:
- Jimmy Ward's (Irish Jig)
- Lochaber Badger (Scottish)
- Mairi's Wedding (Scottish tune)
- The Silver Spear (Irish reel)
- Lisnagun (Irish jig)
- Wild Mountain Thyme (Scots/Irish song)
$30 Register Here:
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See what else is going on:
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Guitar Skills Workshop
School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD, USThis is a monthly class designed for guitar players of all levels to fine tune their technique while learning essential skills and concepts. Each class will cover different guitar skills on an accessible level, creating a good foundation for further exploration and practice.
Topics will include:
Right hand technique for strumming and picking
Right hand technique for fingerpicking
Essential open position scales
Chord inversions
Improvisation strategies
The CAGED System
Jazz Chords
and More!
Each class will start with some basic warmup exercises and move into specifics with a focus on healthy technique, practicing strategies, and producing the best possible sound. This is a live, in-person lesson where students will have opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback. PDFs will be provided.
Classes are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 7:15 - 8:15 pm
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Elton John Ensemble Class
School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD, USSession are January 12th, 26th, February 9th, 16th, 23rd and March 2nd 7:30-8:30pm
From “Tiny Dancer” to “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” - join us for a celebration of one of Rock and Roll's most iconic songwriters! We’ll jump around through the entire discography, from the eras with Bernie Taupin to his collaborations with Tim Rice and others. The ensemble is open to all instruments - we’re hoping to reimagine these classic songs to breathe new life into them (though standard rock instruments are welcome as well).
Students interested in the ensemble should have a working proficiency on their instrument, ability to read music, interpret chords and rhythms, or have an advanced ability to play by ear.
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