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Reeves Downtown School of Music



Country Music

Youth Intro to Bluegrass Banjo

$180

with John Boulding

Calendar Sep 8, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 14 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

Learn the fundamentals of bluegrass banjo technique. Recommended for ages 8-14 but exceptions may be made for younger students who demonstrate readiness.

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 course taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

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: 5 string banjo, finger picks, tuner

PREREQUISITES: None

 

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $40.00, paid monthly. Final payment of $50.00.

Intro to Bluegrass Banjo

$180

with John Boulding

Calendar Sep 8, 2025 at 5:15 pm, runs for 14 weeks

Learn the fundamentals of bluegrass banjo technique. This is considered an adult-level class for older teens and adult students, but exceptions may be made for dedicated younger students. Email us with questions.

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 course taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

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: 5 string banjo, finger picks, tuner, recording device (such as a smart phone)

PREREQUISITES: None

 

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $40.00, paid monthly. Final payment of $50.00.

CAPO Use for Guitar

$180

with Eli Billings

Calendar Sep 8, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 14 weeks

This class is a music education session designed to teach guitar players how to effectively use a capo to enhance their playing. In this class, students will learn how to place the capo properly, choose the correct fret to match a song’s key, and use familiar chord shapes to play in different keys. The class will include examples of songs that benefit from capo use. It’s ideal for beginners and intermediate players looking to expand their musical versatility and adapt songs to different vocal ranges or styles.

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 course taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

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.

 

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $40.00, paid monthly. Final payment of $50.00.

Intro to Mandolin

$180

with John Boulding

Calendar Sep 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 14 weeks

Learn the fundamentals of mandolin playing and technique. This is considered an adult-level class for older teens and adult students, but exceptions may be made for dedicated younger students. Email us with questions.

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 course taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

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: Mandolin, picks, tuner, recording device (such as a smart phone)

PREREQUISITES: None

 

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $40.00, paid monthly. Final payment of $50.00.

Nashville Number System

$180

with Eli Billings

Calendar Sep 8, 2025 at 7:15 pm, runs for 14 weeks

The Nashville Number System class teaches musicians how to communicate with other musicians and read chord charts no matter what key any song is in. They will learn to read and write chord charts using numbers instead of lettered chord names. This system allows players to quickly transpose songs into any key by representing chords as scale degrees (1, 4, 5, etc.). 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 course taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

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.

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $40.00, paid monthly. Final payment of $50.00.

Intro to Dobro

$180

with John Boulding

Calendar Sep 8, 2025 at 7:45 pm, runs for 14 weeks

Learn the fundamentals of resonator guitar playing and technique. This is considered an adult-level class for older teens and adult students, but exceptions may be made for dedicated younger students. Email us with questions.

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 course taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

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: Mandolin, picks, tuner, recording device (such as a smart phone)

PREREQUISITES: None

 

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $40.00, paid monthly. Final payment of $50.00.




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