
October 2018
Practice Run performance night
A low-key open stage for performance practice, in the event space at InDo Nashville. Not an "open mic" but a no-judgement workshop and song swap. Get comfortable playing and singing, working the mic, or breaking in new material in front of a small, friendly audience. Every 2nd Monday of the month at InDo Nashville!
Find out more »Guitar Circle group class
Join the Guitar Circle, a small group class for strummers and pickers! Learn to play with more confidence, learning songs you know in a small group setting. The Guitar Circle is open to players of any level. If you can handle basic chords, you’re ready for the group. If you’re a more advanced player, learn to open up the neck and find alternate, complementary parts. There’s no better way to improve than playing music with others, and it’s a whole…
Find out more »November 2018
Rhythm & groove for songwriters
A workshop for songwriters on rhythm and groove. What is a groove, and how does it determine a style? Regardless of how well you play, and even if you don't, groove enhances the power of your writing by making your songs more rhythmically compelling. Remember, a good groove is a hook in itself! Admission by donation. Open to all songwriters, whether you play an instrument or not.
Find out more »December 2018
Practice Run performance night
Practice Run is a monthly open stage/performance workshop for anyone that would like more experience onstage in a supportive, relaxed environment. This is a great opportunity for newbies just getting their feet wet, singers learning to accompany themselves, or songwriters test-running new material. InDo Nashville has an excellent stage with a full professional PA. December's performance night is a special event with featured guest performers starting at 6:30 pm!
Find out more »January 2019
Practice Run performance night
Practice Run is a monthly open stage/performance workshop for anyone that would like more experience onstage in a supportive, relaxed environment. This is a great opportunity for newbies just getting their feet wet, singers learning to accompany themselves, or songwriters test-running new material. InDo Nashville has an excellent stage with a full professional PA. Practice Run takes place monthly on second Mondays at 7:30 PM. Space is limited, so please message in advance the day of the event to confirm…
Find out more »Guitar Circle group class
Join the Guitar Circle, a small group class for strummers and pickers! Learn to play with more confidence, learning songs you know in a small group setting. The Guitar Circle is open to players of any level. If you can handle basic chords, you’re ready for the group. If you’re a more advanced player, learn to open up the neck and find alternate, complementary parts. There’s no better way to improve than playing music with others, and it’s a whole…
Find out more »Songwriters Guitar Workshop
An ongoing series of workshops for guitar-playing songwriters! Admission by donation.
Find out more »March 2019
Guitar Circle group class
Join the Guitar Circle, a small group class for strummers and pickers! Learn to play with more confidence, learning songs you know in a small group setting. The Guitar Circle is open to players of any level. If you can handle basic chords, you’re ready for the group. If you’re a more advanced player, learn to open up the neck and find alternate, complementary parts. There’s no better way to improve than playing music with others, and it’s a whole…
Find out more »April 2019
Guitar Circle party and open jam
This FREE event is open to past and future Guitar Circle attendees! Get a taste of the Guitar Circle class, and what it's like to play with a larger group.
Find out more »July 2019
Performance night and Guitar Circle jam
Combining two ongoing events into one special summer night! Practice Run Performance Night returns to InDo from 7-8, offering an open stage to anyone looking for more experience onstage or to try out some new material. Then at 8pm (more or less) we'll transition over to an open Guitar Circle jam session. Acoustic instruments only please for the jam, we will use the PA for the performance segment but play together as a group acoustically.
Find out more »Performance Workshop with John M
Performance Matters: a live performance workshop with guest speaker, author, and performing songwriter John M. John M brings over 40 years experience to these workshops, based on his book, “Performance Matters” and designed to help aspiring performers of all skill levels and genres develop, perfect and enhance their performances. “A great song with a lackluster performance can put an audience to sleep—and a mediocre song with a passionate performance can bring them to their feet.” John M. This interactive workshop…
Find out more »August 2019
Guitar Circle Acoustic Jam
An open acoustic jam and song circle in the event space at InDo Nashville. Get a taste of the group class dynamic, and find out just how easy it can be to jump in and play along!
Find out more »September 2019
Guitar Circle Group Class – Fleetwood Mac edition
The next Guitar Circle class will focus exclusively on the music of Fleetwood Mac! Six Tuesdays from 7:30-9 PM, September 3-October 8, 2019 The Guitar Circle is an opportunity for players at any level to learn to play better in a group setting through learning familiar songs. This class is beginner-friendly but open to all: basic strummers learn to keep the foundation, while more skilled players learn how to add flavor and color by playing complementary parts. This time around…
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