Wandering Bards: Find Your Sound. Find Your Tribe.

I’m starting a weekly morning gathering at Publik 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 mornings we might talk about songs we love. Some mornings 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.

Ever wanted to play in a band, but felt like you weren’t ready yet?
This is a beginner-friendly first step.

Apprentice Ensemble is a low-pressure group music meetup for adults who want to try playing with other people in a relaxed, supportive environment. No auditions. No pressure. No need to already be “good enough.”

In each session, we learn and play one simple song together as a group. I help assign beginner-friendly parts based on comfort level and instrument, then guide the whole process step by step.

Possible roles include:

• rhythm guitar
• bass
• vocals
• percussion
• keys

This is a great fit for adults who want a supportive first experience making music with other people, whether you’re brand new, rusty, or just curious what the band experience feels like.

Bring:

• acoustic guitar (or electric + small amp)
• any instrument you enjoy
• your voice, if you sing

Also available to share:

• bass
• cajon
• microphones

This event is especially great for people who think they might want to join a band someday but want a lower-pressure on-ramp first. In the Wandering Bards world, this is where a lot of people get their first taste of what playing together can actually feel like.

It also pairs well with Beginner Guitar Lessons | Guitar Apprentice, but you can absolutely attend either one on its own.

🎶 This Month’s Song Journey
Each month we work on one simple group-friendly song.
👉 [TBA]

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

Location:
1910 Fremont Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

We will be meeting inside a space at Terra Diamond, a local warehouse. 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.

🛤️ Want a Next Step?
Some people come to Apprentice Ensemble because they want a fun one-off experience. Others realize they want more of this and end up joining the Band Program or adding lessons for extra support.
If you’re curious about either of those, I’d be happy to tell you more.

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.

🎶 This Month's Song
👉 "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King
Chords we'll be learning: G, Em, C, D

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

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.

📍 Location
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. No need to walk in alone.
📱 Mike — 385-313-8344

I’m starting a weekly morning gathering at Publik 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 mornings we might talk about songs we love. Some mornings 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.