Folk/Traditional

Traditional Folk Music

UVMC offers lessons, classes, and workshops in traditional styles on a variety of instruments.

Our mission is to connect the local music community with the best traditional musicians for performances and workshops, bring people together for music-making events, and offer lessons at all ability levels with highly skilled faculty members.

Events

folks sitting outside playing fiddle tunes on various instruments

Slow Jam!

Friday, February 7,
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

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Free - donations accepted

Upper Valley Music Center

Play your favorite fiddle tunes at an easy tempo, led by friendly and experienced teachers!

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Northeast Heritage Music Camp Mid-Winter Gathering

Sunday, March 1,
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Upper Valley Music Center

Concert, workshop, and jam with the faculty from Northeast Heritage Music Camp!

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Slow Jam!

Friday, March 6,
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)

Free - donations accepted

Upper Valley Music Center

Play your favorite fiddle tunes at an easy tempo, led by friendly and experienced teachers!

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Classes

Guitar student working with UVMC faculty Tristan Bellerive

Beginning Guitar

Fall: September 10-December 17
Spring: January 28-May 12
Days & Times: Tuesdays 6-7 pm

Participants 16 and up develop their skills to confidently play through complete songs and get comfortable playing music with others.

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Fiddle students listening to a new tune.

Beginning Fiddle Parts 1 & 2

Part 1 Fall: September 10-December 3
Part 2 Spring: January 28-Aptil 28
Tuesdays 5:50-6:50 pm

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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