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

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, banjo, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, percussion, and more!  Rental instruments and financial aid are available!

The Jr. Folk Intermediate program is an ensemble class for students with some previous musical experience. The primary focus of the class is on developing a love of playing music with others. So we strive to create a highly social, informal environment in which having fun and learning are inseparable.

Our songs are drawn from a variety of American folk music styles, including (but not limited to) traditional old-time tunes, bluegrass, blues, and classic country. In past sessions we have focused on music by artists such as the Carter Family, Hank Williams and Bob Dylan. Each class is divided between making music together with the whole group and smaller, instrument specific group lessons. Emphasis is placed on group oriented skills, such as keeping time, melody and harmony, improvisation and listening. The last class of each session is a sharing recital in which students will perform on stage in front of a supportive audience of family and friends.

 This class is intended for students who already have some experience playing fiddle, banjo, guitar or mandolin. Ideally students will have taken several sessions of Jalopy's Jr. Folk Beginner, or had at least six months of group or private lessons. If your child has a different musical background please contact us and we will figure out how to best accommodate their needs. Ongoing private lessons and a commitment to a regular practice schedule are highly recommended in order to get the most out of this class. 

Instruments are available to rent at Jalopy Theatre if you inquire ahead of time.

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Jalopy will be following all state and city distancing and capacity guidelines, along with providing UV powered air filtration and adequate ventilation. We will also be requiring all who attend to show us proof of the following...

Being fully vaccinated and it has been 14 days or longer since your final shot.

Attendees must follow all mask, distancing and hand washing guidelines when in attendance. If you are vaccinated in New York, we encourage you to use Excelsior Pass to prove your vaccination. Excelsior pass is an app for your phone that can hold your vaccination and testing data. Download Excelsior Pass in the apple store or on google play.

NOTE: We will also accept other forms of proof of vaccination from other states including CDC Vaccination cards (with photo id), etc.

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