Learning to play acoustic guitar? You don't have to be a pro to make great music... come jam with us! We're a group of beginner/intermediate guitarists getting together to play in the U Street/Columbia Heights/ Dupont area. Music selection is up to the group but varies from simple bluegrass to blues to popular acoustic (think "country roads!"). Percussionists, singers, harmonica, oboe... all unplugged musicians welcome! Meetings will be ad hoc in the winter, but in the summer we're planning a …
Meet with other people interested in music, playing guitar, and song writing! All levels welcome!
The Northern Virginia Musicians Workshop is a monthly event where musicians of ALL skill levels can practice the Art of Performing in front of an audience and share feedback with encouraging peers. I think it's different (but not better) than a jam or a song circle, because it was created to provide you the platform to try out new songs, covers and stories in a low-stress environment. Jerad Walker of WAMU 88.5 Bluegrass Country describes it like "Toastmasters for musicians." And it totally is. …
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If you are a music teacher in Arlington, Virginia (or the neighboring Northern Virginia areas), then come join us for coffee to share and discuss the good and the bad about teaching music in the Nation's Capital. Or alternatively, not to discuss teaching at all and just enjoy some respite from business as usual. All music teachers are welcome: Full time, part time, school, music store, freelance, aspiring, etc.
Friendly get-togethers to play music, sing, drum, and learn. Musicians, singers, professionals, amateurs, beginners, all musical levels and all kinds of instruments welcome. We have informal/casual gatherings where you can enjoy playing music and singing with other members, can meet friendly people, and get inspired by others. Every meeting is a different combination! All musical levels, including beginners, are welcome, so long as you enjoy it! Bring extra instruments if you have them.
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Hi, This meetup group hopes to put together a group of people that love playing tabla/guitar/flute/keyboa
rd or any instruments to indian songs. The goal is to form a band and present shows in the DC metro area that people will plan and want to attend. If you agree that we need good desi entertainment in our area - please sign up!
-Lasika
This group’s purpose is to organize regular acoustic jam sessions in a supportive and friendly environment. This is not an open mic. As I see it, the purpose of an open mic is for an individual to prepare a 15-20 performance and present it to an audience. In contrast, the purpose of this group is to offer the individual, novice to advanced, an opportunity to play with others in a relaxed group environment. So come and by and listen, play or sing. There are beginners who have only been playing a …
Creating community, sharing and fun in Rockville through music. Let me know if you are interested in starting something up! I play guitar and recorder and play Latin American and Irish folk music, ballads, and Appalachian old-time tunes. However, anyone is welcome as long as you bring copies of songs or are willing to let people know what chords to play!
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… The Portuguese arrived at the Islands to labor in the plantations between 1878 and 1913, and are responsible for the MIGRATION OF 'UKULELE TO HAWAII’ the original name of this little guitar was “braga” or “cavaco”, Soon it gained a great popularity throughout Polynesia, and especially in the Hawaiian Islands. However, the 'ukulele is a little different from his ancestor cavaco , but that doesn’t take the credit from the Portuguese’s for this incredible addition to the wonderful Hawaiian songs. …
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