Classes for Traditional Folk Music

Songwriter Circle

Fridays, 5:30 pm
Spring 2025: January 24, February 28, March 28, May 2
UVMC

Play music for each other in an encouraging environment.

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High School Intermediate Guitar

Fall 2024: October 9-December 18
Wednesdays 6:45-7:45 pm
UVMC Bach Room

Learn how to play the guitar with real life people!

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Guitar student working with UVMC faculty

Adult Beginner Guitar Parts 1 & 2

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Spring 2025: February 5-April 23
Fall 2024: October 9-December 18

Develop your skills to confidently play through complete songs and get comfortable playing music with others.

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Monday Night Fiddle

Mondays 7 - 8 pm
Spring 2025: March 17 - May 12

Learn tunes and styles from Irish tradition.

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Guitar student working with UVMC faculty Tristan Bellerive

Intermediate Group Guitar

Thursdays: 7:30-8:30 pm
Spring 2025: February 6-May 8
Fall 2024: September 19-December 12

Group guitar class for intermediate players who want to strengthen improvisation skills, fretboard knowledge and more.

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Multiple instruments jamming outdoors

Slow Jams

Monthly 5:30-6:30 pm
Spring 2025: February to June
Summer 2024: Tuesdays June 25, July 23, August 27
Fall 2024: Fridays September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13, January 10

Play along to your favorite fiddle tunes at a gentle tempo.

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Kids Beginner Ukulele

Wednesdays, 3:45-4:30 pm
Spring 2025: January 29-May 14
Fall 2024: September 18-December 11

Learn the basics in a supportive environment for kids ages 8-13.

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Traditional Ensemble

Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm
Fall 2024: September 11 - November 13

Learn to play traditional tunes in an ensemble.

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Fiddle students listening to a new tune.

Beginning Fiddle

Tuesdays 6-7 pm
Spring 2025: January 28-April 29
Elgar Room

Beginning adults start with the very basics: how to hold the fiddle and bow with clean, relaxed technique that fits your body, how to “hear” and remember a tune.

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Harp Group Class

Monthly on Friday, 5:30-6:30 pm
Fall Dates: September 13 - October 25 - November 8 - December 13 - January 10

Explore traditional tunes and techniques on harp in a supportive setting.

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