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!

Class will run for 12 sessions over 14 weeks, with breaks the week of 10/13 and Thanksgiving week.

Class Requirements: Notebook & pen or pencil, 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!

Class will have 12 sessions over 14 weeks, with no class the week of 10/13 or the week of Thanksgiving.

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)**

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.

First class: Wednesday, September 3

Fall Break: Wednesday, October 15

Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26 

Last Class/Final Performance: Wednesday, December 3

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!