Press release:
Asheville Music School is opening its doors for a series of free mini music lessons, demos, presentations, and open rehearsals Tuesday, September 5th through Saturday, September 9th. Mini lessons are available on many instruments; by appointment only.
Full Schedule. All events at Asheville Music School, 126 College St., except where noted
Ongoing: 15-minute mini lessons, by appointment
Tue, Sept 5: 5:00-8:00pm- Barley’s Kick-Off Concert and Give Back Night*
Thu, Sept 7: 6:00-7:00pm- Music Theory 101 Workshop
Thu. Sept 7: 6:45-7:45pm- Teen Classic Rock Band rehearsal w/ Andy John
Fri. Sept 8: 5:00-6:00pm- Middle School Youth Pop Band rehearsal w/ Kylie Brown
Sat. Sept 9: 10:00-12:00pm: AMS Rock Band (aka Minør) rehearsal w/ Alec Fehl
12:00-1:30pm: Guitar Effects Hands-On Workshop
2:00-4:00pm: Teen Pop Rock Band rehearsal w/ Gabrielle Tee* Barley’s Kick-Off Concert at Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria, 42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville.
Barley’s Kick-off Concert and Give Back Night– Tues. Sept. 5, 5:00-7:00pm
Head over to Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria (42 Biltmore Ave.) to hear some of our student ensembles perform live, and bring the family! A portion of food sales throughout the day will be donated back to Asheville Music School, so we can keep sharing the music. Think of the children!Music Theory 101– Thurs. Sept. 7, 6:00-7:00pm
Music theory is for everyone! Whether you take lessons at AMS or not, you’re welcome to attend this free class. If you’ve ever been curious about what’s behind the music you’ve been playing, singing, or listening to for years, this fun and informational workshop is for you. Open to adults and kids ages 14 and up. Led by AMS teacher Kylie Brown.Interactive Guitar Effects Workshop– Sat. Sept 9, 12:00-1:30pm
So, you’re a young guitarist looking for ways to expand your sound, but you don’t know how to do it. We have a free hands-on workshop for you! For guitar and bass players, this interactive workshop features effects from Caline, Joyo, Boss, Electro-faustus, and more. This is a great opportunity to test drive many of the effects heard in your favorite songs; everything from fuzz pedals to a Theremin! Yes, a Theremin pedal! Open to ages 10 and up.
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