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The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music
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The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music offers a variety of classes and workshops for adults and kids in guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, ensemble classes, and harmony singing. With a light-hearted and song-based learning style, students can begin learning songs immediately in a relaxed and affordable group setting.

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The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

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Tuesday Morning Music

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

We'll be sharing songs with folks of all ages in this cross-generational singalong.  Come down to Jalopy to sing, dance, or even just to hang out and listen. We'll keep things easy-going as we slowly get the music flowing again. 

(41) All levels 15 and older
$20
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Jalopy BanjOrchestra

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Come join the Jalopy “BanjOrchestra!” Get ready for a sweet group of folks strumming, picking, singing, kazooing, hooting, whistling, and whatever else shapes up this fall in the Jalopy BanjOchestra! The Jalopy BanjOrchestra will be playing an elcetic mix of upbeat and bittersweet tunes and will round out its fall session at The Brooklyn Folk Festival's Annual "BANJO TOSS" at the Gowanus Canal!!!  Open to any and all banjo players with...

(41) All levels 15 and older
$25
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Jalopy Jr. Advanced String Band

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Instruments are available to rent at Jalopy Theatre if you inquire ahead of time.  Welcome to Jalopy Jr. ! We are focused on building community and teaching folk and traditional music. We have a place for every level of learner and every financial situation. Along with the Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, we offer private and group classes to people of all ages from newborn to adult.  The experienced teachers at Jalopy are...

(41) All levels 13 - 18 years old
$360

8 sessions

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Jalopy Jr. Beginner String Band

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Welcome to Jalopy Jr.! Join our community for folk and traditional music lessons suitable for all ages and budgets. From private to group classes, explore instruments like fiddle, banjo, guitar, and more with experienced teachers. Rental instruments and financial aid options are available.

(41) All levels 8 - 12 years old
$350

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Jalopy Jr. Intermediate String Band

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Welcome to Jalopy Jr.! Dive into folk and traditional music with us, catering to all levels and budgets. Our experienced teachers foster musical exploration through singing and playing various instruments. From fiddle to ukulele, we have something for everyone. Rental instruments and financial aid options are available.

(41) All levels 8 - 14 years old
$440

7 sessions

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Jalopy Jr. Ukulele Club

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

We are focused on building community and teaching folk and traditional music. We have a place for every level of learner and every financial situation. Along with the Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, we offer private and group classes to people of all ages from newborn to adult.   The experienced teachers at Jalopy are here to encourage musical exploration through singing and playing instruments like fiddle, banjo, guitar,...

(41) All levels 6 - 9 years old
$240

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Mandolin Improvisation Basics

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Join Cesar Moreno to master mandolin improvisation. Learn to locate melody notes and improvise on jam circle songs using chord tones and double stops. This class is for advanced beginners to intermediates familiar with G and A scales. With over 10 years of experience, Cesar blends tradition with innovation, inspired by bluegrass legends and his diverse musical background.

(41) All levels 15 and older
$53
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Jalopy Jr. Beginner Music & Dance Camp

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Join Jalopy Jr. Folk Beginner camp for kids aged 5-10! Explore singing, guitar, banjo, fiddle, ukulele, and folk dances. Our summer camp offers daily activities, small group lessons, and special guest visits. With a fun, song-based approach, students perform songs by week’s end. Perfect for any music-loving child!

(41) All levels 5 - 10 years old
$500

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Jalopy Jr. Intermediate Music & Dance Camp

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Join Jalopy Jr. Folk Intermediate camp for kids aged 9-15! Explore singing, guitar, banjo, fiddle, ukulele, and folk dances. Our summer camp offers daily activities, small group lessons, and special guest visits, like sitar player Neel Murgai. With a fun, song-based approach, students perform songs by week’s end. Perfect for any music-loving child!

(41) All levels 9 - 15 years old
$500

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Hungarian Folk Singing Workshop

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn beautiful traditional Hungarian folk songs with us! This workshop welcomes participants of all musical and language backgrounds. We'll cover Hungarian pronunciation for those who need it, followed by teaching songs directly from village recordings.

(41) All levels 15 and older
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Clawhammer Banjo and Old-Time Songs

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Elevate your clawhammer banjo skills with Hilary Hawke! Dive into old-time music from North Carolina and Georgia, focusing on right-hand techniques and chords in various tunings. Expect plenty of hands-on practice, learn new songs and accompaniment techniques, and gain tips for picking up melodies by ear.

(41) All levels 15 and older
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Beginning Guitar

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Guitar I Class is for absolute beginners. You don't have to have any musical background to begin playing. The class will introduce all the basics of playing guitar - forming chord shapes, tuning, rhythm, and playing some basic songs. We'll give you all you need to get started.  Notes: This class will take place IN PERSON. Everyone in attendance needs to prove full vaccination at the time of check in. All instructors and staff have also had...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
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$275

8 sessions

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Beginning Banjo

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

For complete banjo beginners, this course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the instrument, musical tablature as well as the basics of music theory. The first half will be spent developing chords, plucking solo melodies and building muscle memory while the latter half will introduce the right hand Clawhammer technique using drills and basic songs. No prior musical experience required. Some participants will be continuing on from Beginning...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
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$275

8 sessions

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Beginning Fiddle

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Beginning Fiddle this December is designed for people who have some familiarity with violin, given that many students will be continuing on from the eight-week fall session.  The class will progress from familiar simple melodies (ie. Mary Had a Little Lamb) to classic American fiddle tunes. Along the way you'll also learn several major scales, basic bowing and fingering techniques and how to read tablature, a simplified form of notation. If...

(41) Beginner 15 and older
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$275

8 sessions

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Jalopy Jr. Folk Beginner Summer Camp (Ages 6-11)

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

At the Jalopy Jr. Folk Summer Camp, every day will be packed with singing, crafts, small group lessons, ensemble playing, and concerts by amazing guest performers. Our goal is to make music education approachable, fun, and accessible to any student regardless of their previous experience or financial situation. With our light-hearted, song-based teaching style, students will begin playing songs immediately and will perform them at week’s end....

(41) Beginner 6 - 11 years old
No upcoming schedules
$600

5 sessions

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Jalopy Jr. Folk: Beginner (Ages 8-12)

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Welcome to Jalopy Jr. ! We are focused on building community and teaching folk and traditional music. We have a place for every level of learner and every financial situation. Along with the Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, we offer private and group classes to people of all ages from newborn to adult.  The experienced teachers at Jalopy are here to encourage musical exploration through singing and playing instruments like fiddle,...

(41) Beginner 8 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$630

14 sessions

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Clawhammer Banjo I

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

In the Clawhammer I class, old time banjo player and instructor Sarah Gibson teaches banjo tunes and students begin to learn clawhammer techniques to apply to simple songs.  We will listen to source recordings in class to become more familiar with the roles clawhammer style banjo can fill. No prior instrumental experience necessary. If you don't have a banjo, you can rent one from us!

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$299

8 sessions

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Mandolin II

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Mandolin II is for someone with a basic grasp of the instrument but wants to dive deeper. We’ll cover more chord shapes, basic theory and how it applies to mandolin and look deeper into musical styles. Students should expect to be introduced to scales, arpeggios and how they fit into chords. By the end of eight weeks you should be comfortable playing progressions in a variety of keys and have expanded your ear to begin improvising. Notes: ...

(41) Intermediate 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$255

8 sessions

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Jalopy Jr. Folk: Intermediate (Ages 8-14)

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Welcome to Jalopy Jr. ! We are focused on building community and teaching folk and traditional music. We have a place for every level of learner and every financial situation. Along with the Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, we offer private and group classes to people of all ages from newborn to adult.  The experienced teachers at Jalopy are here to encourage musical exploration through singing and playing instruments like fiddle,...

(41) Intermediate 8 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$600

5 sessions

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Jalopy Jr. Folk Intermediate Summer Camp (Ages 10-15)

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

At the Jalopy Jr. Folk Summer Camp, every day will be packed with singing, crafts, small group lessons, ensemble playing, and concerts by amazing guest performers. Our goal is to make music education approachable, fun, and accessible to any student regardless of their previous experience or financial situation. With our light-hearted, song-based teaching style, students will begin playing songs immediately and will perform them at week’s end....

(41) Intermediate 10 - 15 years old
No upcoming schedules
$600

5 sessions

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