A 12 week course (summer is 6 weeks), which meets for 1 hour each week on Thursday. Course covers the basics of the old time music, bluegrass and mountain fiddle. The program teaches the person to play by ear, without being required to read sheet music. The class will be held in a jam setting, where each student is part of a group, all learning at the same time.
Beginner/ Intermediate Guitar
A 12 week course(summer is 6 weeks), which meets for 1 hour each week on Thursday. Course covers the basics of the old time music and bluegrass guitar. The program teaches the person to play by ear, without being required to read sheet music. The class will be held in a jam setting, where each student is part of a group, all learning at the same time.
Beginner/ Intermediate Banjo
A 12 week course (summer is 6 weeks), which meets for 1 hour each week on Thursday. Course covers the basics of the old time music and bluegrass banjo. The program teaches the person to play by ear, without being required to read sheet music. The class will be held in a jam setting, where each student is part of a group, all learning at the same time.
Beginner Mandolin
A 12 week course (coming this fall), which meets for 1 hour each week on Thursday. Course covers the basics of the old time music and bluegrass banjo. The program teaches the person to play by ear, without being required to read sheet music. The class will be held in a jam setting, where each student is part of a group, all learning at the same time.
Coming this Fall, Free Enrichment Classes with Mountain Dance, Voice and Guest Speakers/Performers.
In order to make this program possible, we will need donations of instruments or funds to purchase instruments to loan to students. Sharpe Store Education Program is being created in order to give students who might not otherwise have access to music classes opportunities to participate in the music of their heritage. We operate largely on donations from individuals and philanthropic funds. All programs are associated with either a 501c3 organization, a school system or both. Although most programs do charge fees to students these fees are largely "tokens" aimed at establishing family commitment. Many of our students do not have the means to pay the true cost of program participation. Donations are essential to the continuation of our programs.
Please make checks payable to SSM JAM
Thank You for Your Support
Mail to:SSM JAM
5889 Pittsboro-Goldston Rd.
Bear Creek, NC. 27207
