Open to all 4th-8th graders (at any school), the Junior Appalachian Musicians program provides instruction in traditional mountain music. Elkin JAM participants may choose between banjo, guitar, fiddle*, or mandolin. Instruments provided as needed.

*new fiddle students with no previous experience only begin in the Fall semester. 

First class: Wednesday, January 21

Fall Break: Wednesday, April 15

Spring Break: March 25

Last Class/Final Performance: Wednesday, April 15

Please email elkinjam@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions.

Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

In this intermediate guitar class, players will use familiar voicings and chord shapes to better understand how chords work and move freely up and down the guitar neck. This is considered an adult level class, generally open to older teens and adults, though certain younger participants who exhibit maturity may be able to participate. Email info@reevesmusic.org with questions.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions. Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

Please note, this is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks. No class the week of March 22-28.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Acoustic guitar or electric guitar with a small amp, recording device (such as a smart phone)

Learn the why and how behind your favorite songs with this music theory class. Whether a seasoned player who needs a refresher, or a music beginner excited to learn how music works, this class is fabulous for all stages and skill levels. This is considered an adult level class, generally open to older teens and adults, though certain younger participants who exhibit maturity may be able to participate. Email info@reevesmusic.org with questions.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions. Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

Please note, this is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks. No class the week of March 22-28.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Notebook/pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone), optional instrument of choice

In this intermediate to advanced guitar class, players will continue their learning from the Intro to CAGED System, use familiar voicings and chord shapes to better understand how chords work and move freely up and down the guitar neck. This is considered an adult level class, generally open to older teens and adults, though certain younger participants who exhibit maturity may be able to participate. Email info@reevesmusic.org with questions.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions. Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

Please note, this is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks. No class the week of March 22-28.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Acoustic guitar or electric guitar with a small amp, recording device (such as a smart phone)

This class focuses on developing music-reading skills on guitar using a pick (plectrum), withan emphasis on single-note playing, picking technique, timing, and musical accuracy.Students will learn to read standard music notation and apply it through structured exercises and repertoire drawn from a variety of musical styles. The class is appropriate for adult learners and older teens, and is open to players with basic guitar experience who want to strengthen their reading skills and overall musicianship on guitar.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Acoustic or electric guitar, Hal Leonard Guitar Method – CompleteEdition (ISBN-10: 0881881392).

Bilingual note: Raul is bilingual and can teach the class in both English and Spanish as needed. Raul es bilingüe y puede impartir la clase tanto en inglés comoen español según sea necesario.

Please note, this is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks. No class the week of March 22-28.

Have you been practicing on the banjo, fiddle, bass, or guitar and have been itching to get together with some other folks to make some music in a relaxed community setting? Then this class will be a perfect fit!

We will compile a list of traditional string band tunes that everyone is familiar with at the beginning of the semester so you will have plenty of time to dust them off before we play them together. We’ll be focusing on playing at a good danceable rhythm, phrasing, and intonation as we become more proficient at making music as a group.The instructor plays the instruments listed above, but if you play another traditional instrument, you’re very welcome to join in! Advanced beginner/intermediate skill level.

This is an adult level class but is open to students with a basic understanding of their instrument. Younger students are welcome if accompanied by an adult - we love parent/grandparent/grandchild combinations!

What to bring: String instrument of choice, notebook and/or recording device.

Prerequisites: Beginner level knowledge of your instrument. Feel free to email us if you have questions! 

Please note, this is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks. No class the week of March 22-28.

This class introduces students to classical and fingerstyle guitar techniques, with anemphasis on reading standard music notation, right-hand finger independence, toneproduction, and musical expression. Students will develop music-reading skills whileapplying foundational techniques through carefully selected repertoire and technicalexercises. The class is appropriate for adult learners and older teens, and is open to playerswith basic guitar experience who are interested in developing a more expressive andversatile fingerstyle approach.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Classical or acoustic guitar, Hal Leonard Classical Guitar MethodBook 1 (ISBN-10: 0634093290).

Bilingual note: Raul is bilingual and can teach the class in both English andSpanish as needed. Raul es bilingüe y puede impartir la clase tanto en inglés comoen español según sea necesario.

Please note, this is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks. No class the week of March 22-28.

Musicians of all levels can join this fun play-along class! Instruction will be in guitar but other instruments and singers are welcome. This is an adult class but younger students are welcome as long as they can participate at an adult level. 

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions or concerns about whether this class is a good fit.

Please note, this is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks. No class the week of March 22-28.

Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Guitar, notebook, pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone)

PREREQUISITES: Fundamental knowledge of your instrument of choice (advanced beginner to intermediate level) and knowledge of basic chords and strumming patterns.