About us
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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Youth Jam for Kids (6-12)
School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD, USEvery Second Sunday of the Month from 1-2 pm EST
In this class Mari Carlson helps kids learn to play music together. Kids have the opportunity to play the tunes they are learning in your private lessons with others - and learn new songs from others. Importantly kids learn how to collaborate, communicate, create and play well with others in a jam session. Mari facilitates a fun and supportive environment that encourages flexibility, experimentation, and listening.
Parents and older siblings with accompanying instruments are welcome to sit in and support the jam.
$30/session. Come every month or just once. Who knows - maybe you’ll meet future bandmates…
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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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Jamming and Improvisation Workshop with Luke Chohany
School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD, USDo you want to get better at playing with others in open-ended jam situations? Tired of playing things the same way every time? Join us as we open the door to freedom of expression using improvisation. On the 3rd Monday of every month guitarist, teacher and artful improviser Luke Chohany takes students a deep dive into spontaneous music-making. This class is about listening, finding the pocket, managing space, improvising, and playing well together. Students will have an opportunity to play with others on a variety of instruments and learn how those instruments can fit together successfully in a cooperative and supportive setting. Each month Luke will bring new techniques and concepts in improvisation to help students develop their own style and expand their improvisational language.
This class is best for players with basic proficiency on their instruments. All instruments and backgrounds are welcome.
Ages 14+
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