Wandering Bards: Learn Music, Play in a Band & Meet People

Ever wanted to play bass, but weren’t sure where to start?

This is a beginner-friendly bass meetup for adults who want a relaxed, supportive place to learn the instrument that holds the band together. Bass is one of the best instruments for people who want to play music with others. You don’t have to be flashy. You don’t have to shred. You learn how to hold down the groove, support the song, and become the steady heartbeat of the band.

We’ll work on simple bass lines, basic rhythm, common patterns, and how bass fits with guitar, drums, vocals, and the rest of a song.

You can show up with zero experience.

This is a great fit if:

• You’re brand new to bass
• You play guitar and want to try bass
• You sing or play another instrument and want to understand the rhythm section
• You want to eventually play in a band
• You’re curious but nervous
• You want a low-pressure place to start

Bring a bass and small amp if you have one.

If you don’t have one yet, message me before the event. I may have one available to try, and I can also point you toward affordable starter options.

This meetup is part of Wandering Bards, a music community in Salt Lake City where new and returning musicians learn, play, and perform together through lessons, meetups, and beginner-friendly band experiences. Some people come once just to try bass and see how it feels. Others use this as a first step toward private lessons, the Wandering Bards band program, or playing music with other people more regularly.

Both paths are welcome.

No pressure. No auditions. No need to be impressive. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and a willingness to make some low-end rumble.

Cost: $15 per session
Please pay ahead via Venmo to lock in your spot. Paying ahead helps keep the group intentional and makes it easier to plan.
Venmo: @michaelleavitthwb

Prefer not to use Venmo? No problem. You can also do cash at the event, or Zelle in person.

If cost is genuinely a barrier, message me. We’ll figure something out.
Want a next step?

If you already know you want more structure, I also offer private lessons and beginner-friendly band experiences through Wandering Bards. You can ask me at the meetup, message me here, or text me at 385-313-8344.

## Strumming Singles: Beginner Guitar Night for Single Adults

Strumming Singles is a low-pressure beginner guitar night for single adults who want to learn a few chords, meet good people, and maybe find a little spark through strumming.

We’ll keep it relaxed and beginner-friendly. We’ll learn a few basic chords, work on simple strumming, and play a real song together. You can show up with zero experience.

The goal isn’t to impress anyone. It’s to learn a little guitar, laugh through the awkward parts, and meet other single adults in a more natural way. You’re actually doing something together. I met my girlfriend through Meetup, so I have a soft spot for this kind of thing.

Maybe sparks fly. Maybe they don’t. Either way, you’ll get out of the house, meet some people, and leave knowing more guitar than you did when you walked in.

Bring an acoustic guitar, or an electric with a small amp.

## Cost

$15 per session.
Please pay ahead via Venmo to lock in your spot: @michaelleavitthwb
Prefer not to use Venmo? No problem. You can also do cash at the event, or Zelle in person.
If cost is genuinely a barrier, message me. We’ll figure something out.

## Location

We’ll be meeting inside Terra Diamond.
Come in through the front door and head up the staircase on the left. At the top of the stairs, we’ll be in the second room on your right. There’s a large window, so you should be able to spot us easily.

If you've always meant to come back to music — or finally pick it up for the first time — this is your door.

This is a daytime, beginner-friendly guitar meetup for adults who want a relaxed, encouraging place to learn. Most folks here are picking up a guitar for the first time, or coming back to one they haven't touched in decades. You can show up with zero experience.

We work on basic chords, simple strumming, and real songs you'll actually recognize — The Beatles, Cat Stevens, the Cranberries, The Eagles, Ben E. King. Songs you grew up with. Each month we pick one and learn it together.

I lead the class myself. The goal isn't perfection. It's progress, confidence, and remembering that you're allowed to learn something new at any age.

Bring an acoustic guitar, or an electric with a small amp. Don't have one yet? Message me before you come and I'll point you toward something cheap and good. We always end with a casual group play-through so everyone gets to join in, no matter where they're at. Each session builds gently on the last, but you can drop in anytime.

💰 Cost
$15 per session
Pay ahead via Venmo to lock in your spot. Paying ahead helps keep the group intentional
📲 Venmo: @michaelleavitthw

Prefer not to use Venmo? No problem. Cash at the event or Zelle in person both work

If cost is genuinely a barrier, message me. We'll figure something out

📍 Locatio
We meet upstairs at Terra Diamond, a local warehouse space at 1910 Fremont Dr, Salt Lake City. There's easy parking right out front

Come in through the front door, head up the staircase on your left, and we're in the second room on your right at the top of the stairs. Big window — you'll spot us

First time coming? Message or text me beforehand and I'll meet you at the door
📱 Mike — 385-313-834

I’m starting a weekly gathering for people who want more music and more musical people in their life.

If you play an instrument, used to play, sing, want to start, or just feel that pull toward music and community, this is for you. Guitarists, pianists, singers, bassists, drummers, ukulele players, total beginners, rusty former band kids, and the musically curious are all welcome.

The idea is simple: we get coffee, talk music, swap songs and stories, and make it a little easier to find your people. Some days we might talk about songs we love. Some days about the instruments we play, the kind of music life we want more of, or what it’s like to finally find people to make music with.

This isn’t a performance. It’s not a formal lesson. And it’s definitely not one of those stiff networking things where everybody’s pretending to be relaxed. It’s just a warm, low-pressure place to show up, be around music, and get a feel for the world of Wandering Bards.

I’m building Wandering Bards because I think a lot of adults are hungry for this kind of thing. More music. More belonging. More chances to actually make some noise with good people instead of just thinking about it.

If that sounds like your kind of morning, come join us.