Learn the fundamentals of songwriting and structure, or continue your songwriting journey, in this exciting twelve-week course! Proficiency in an instrument of choice is strongly encouraged, but not required. This session will focus more on lyrics and lyricism. 

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Reeves House Bandleader Tommy Jackson brings his storied creative expertise to this class.

This is an adult level course, though younger students may attend if they show a strong interest and have parent or guardian permission. Please note that fellow students' songs may contain adult language or content.

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!

SCHEDULE: The class has 12 sessions over 14 weeks. There will be no class 9/8 or the week of Thanksgiving. Optional Final Performance 12/8

Class Requirements: Notebook & pen or pencil, optional proficiency in an instrument, recording device.

**PLEASE NOTE: This class will be held at an alternate location owned by the Reeves Theater: 125 West Depot Alley (block building behind the Reeves)**

Learn the ins and outs of recording music in this exciting class, and leave the 12 week session with a completed recorded song of your own.

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Reeves House Bandleader Tommy Jackson brings his storied creative expertise to this class.

This is an adult level course, though younger students may attend if they show a strong interest and have parent or guardian permission. 

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!

SCHEDULE: The class has 12 sessions over 14 weeks. There will be no class 9/8 or the week of Thanksgiving. Optional final performance 12/8.

Class Requirements: Notebook & pen or pencil, proficiency in an instrument recommended, recording device. More items TBD.

**PLEASE NOTE: This class will be held at an alternate location owned by the Reeves Theater: 125 West Depot Alley (block building behind the Reeves)**

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.

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!

SCHEDULE: This class has twelve sessions over fourteen weeks. No class on 10/22 or Thankgiving Day. Optional final performance is 12/8.

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.

Learn the fundamentals of this wonderful instrument in Fiddle Level 1. With a focus on traditional Surry County and Appalachian music, this class is perfect for students who are new to the fiddle or hoping to pick it back up after a long time away.

This is an adult level class but is open to fiddle students aged 13 and up who are able to participate at an adult level, or even to younger students accompanied by an adult who is also participating in the class.

What to bring: Fiddle (we may be able to provide an instrument, email info@reevesmusic.org to inquire), notebook and/or recording device, water.

Prerequisites: None, but a fundamental musical understanding is helpful.

Please note: This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks. There is no class the week of Thanksgiving.

The banjo is an ancient and fascinating instrument, and the clawhammer style of playing, like the banjo itself, has cross-continental roots. 

The syncopated, driving sound has been the heartbeat of southern dance music for centuries accompanying the fiddle long before guitars were available in the southeastern Appalachians.

Here in Surry County, we have one of the richest, most distinct, and widely celebrated clawhammer banjo styles that can be heard at string band festivals around the world.

This style of banjo is also a wonderful and accessible accompaniment for signing.

This is an adult level class but is open to banjo students aged 13 and up who are able to participate at an adult level.

What to bring: 5-string banjo (we may be able to provide an instrument, email info@reevesmusic.org to inquire), notebook and/or recording device, water.

Prerequisites: None, but a fundamental musical understanding is helpful.

Please note: This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks. There is no class the week of Thanksgiving.

This class is a music education session designed to teach guitar players how to effectively use a capo to enhance their playing and how to utilize the Nashville Number System. This class is ideal for students with fundamental guitar skills who want to improve their playing and understanding of the instrument. 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.

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!

SCHEDULE: This class has twelve sessions over fourteen weeks. No class on 10/22 or Thankgiving Day. Optional final performance is 12/8.

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.

Expand your musical knowledge with Music Theory for Any Instrument, Level 2! Students who have completed Music Theory Level 1 or have approval from the instructor are welcome to register for this advanced class. 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!

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

Rediscover singing for the fun of it instead of worrying about perfect technique. This group singing class will cover classic songs from the '50s–'80s, Broadway favorites, Folk songs, etc. Learn some singing fundamentals in a relaxed environment with songs you already know and enjoy. Dabble in harmony, dynamics, and singing techniques in a low-pressure setting. This class is for anyone who loves to sing, regardless of experience. 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, and children who are accompanied by an adult also taking the class are welcome. 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 twelve-week class taught over fourteen weeks. There will be no class on 10/27 or Thanksgiving week.

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