Holidays come and go.  Clothes wear out.  Bank accounts go up and down. But learning to play the Guitar last a lifetime!  In this Meetup group you will find an Acoustic Guitar Workshop Curriculum of 12-week courses where you learn and master the fundamentals of reading and playing notes and chords. The courses range from beginner to advanced levels.  You'll also have access to Jam Sessions,  where you can develop and expand your ability to play with groups of other musicians. I have been success …

This group is for people who work in the web startup industry who play or are learning to play acoustic instruments in old time, folk, or bluegrass style music.  Vocalists are also welcome! We will learn from one another, practice together, and jam. Please respect that this group is currently only for web startup people and is only for old time / folk / bluegrass music.  If you do not work for a web company and have no interest in playing that type of music, please do not apply to join.  Thanks …

I'd love to get together with other artists and musicians who play Bluegrass and Country music and are passionate about the Gospel genre. We can get together and jam and have a great time!

Three of my favorite things to do are: figure drawing, making music, and playing games--all while sipping wine and and eating fancy cheeses with like-minded creative and fun people. To that end I am opening my house in Windsor Terrace Brooklyn for a once-or-twice-a-month get-together to anyone who would like to share in these activities. Whether you are an accomplished gamer, artist, and musician, or a novice that can barely play an instrument or draw, and never played Scrabble or Boggle in your …

Introduction This group is for anyone who likes producing electronic music using software, and/or wishes to learn new production skills, other software products, find out about various plug-ins, and take their mixes to the next level. There is no particular skill requirement to join the group. However if you are a beginner, we recommend you at least try a demo version of a popular DAW software package, and watch some free tutorials on youtube before coming to your first meeting. We mostly concen …

Music and Dance Circle is the name of the meetup group of the Open Music Circle which meets in Manhattan. It is a gathering place for acoustic improv musicians, vocalists, dancers and others; an opportunity for all to explore and create together. The Open Music Circle has met regularly since 2004, joining Meetup in 2010 . Musicians, singers and dancers of all backgrounds and traditions and others are invited to explore new territory, expand their skills, and deepen their performance abilities. T …

Hey everybody, My name is Murat. I am guitar teacher at the University of Pennsylvania and teach and perform in New York. I love music and have been playing and teaching for most of my life. I am starting to give group guitar classes out of my place in Crown Heights on thursdays and sundays in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. I teach and play a lot of different styles, from rock/pop to classical, basic jazz, and Middle Eastern music. I will start with one beginner class and one intermediate. In the in …

This is a group for all interested musicians of any and all levels living in the Bayside/Whitestone/ College Point area of Queens. I'm tired of having to schlep to Manhattan or Williamsburg (tres chic, I know) simply to meet and play with people who want to enjoy making music. So let's see what we can find here in Queens.

Welcome to the New York City Classical Guitar Society! We are central to the New York City classical guitar community, and we would love to have you involved! We offer many events for guitarists and others who love guitar music. At the heart of the Society is our monthly meetup, where we share music with one another and have special presentations from guitarists, composers, and luthiers on topics of interest to guitarists. We also have a fast-growing guitar orchestra open to all that performs ne …

We're a diverse group of musicians and music lovers, representing ALL styles and ALL skill levels. We have many different types of events, and meet regularly to network, collaborate, workshop, share ideas/tips/knowledge, perform, jam, songswap and give/receive feedback. Come join us!

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2010 GRAMMY WINNER ZAC BROWN, WHO WON THE 2010 GRAMMY FOR BEST NEW ARTIST! THE NEW YORK CITY LIVE MUSIC MEETUP ATTENDED A PERFORMANCE BY ZAC AND HIS BAND, AND THEN PERSONALLY MET ZAC AND HIS BAND, AT A MEETUP ORGANIZED BY RICH CASELLA ON AUGUST 26, 2008. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS. How often have you wished for more live music in your life? Finding good live music is like a tourist in NYC finding a good restaurant to go to. Unless you know the right areas to search, you will be rele …

This group is for intermediate and beginner (advanced beginner) level guitar players that enjoy playing acoustic guitars with others in a casual setting.   We are also looking for singers who want to participate in the group. The genre of music will be mainly contemporary and classic rock, pop, alternative, and R&B.  You should like to play covers from Coldplay, Radiohead, U2, Foo Fighters, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, and The Beatles to name a few.  This group is not really geared for those intere …

Enjoy great indie musicians performing LIVE for you... in the comfort of a cozy LIVING ROOM! This group is run by seasoned indie scene-makers who are also experienced meetup organizers. We've been putting on countless Living Room-style concerts for years, and are well-connected to a thriving indie music scene consisting of hundreds of local musicians, venues and fans. PAST VENUES: - Hayko's Turkish Carpets, Amber's Place, Frank's Apartment, The Meta Center, Rockwood Music Hall, Prospect Park, C …

Our purpose is to have a great time singing and playing all kinds of folk music as a group. Anyone who loves folk music -- from the 60's Woodstock era to the present, including roots music, Irish music and folk/country -- will enjoy this group. We welcome those that can sing and/or play wonderfully and those who like to sing along or just listen. We welcome all acoustic musicians who love the genre and enjoy having others sing along. If as a result of this meetup, other gatherings emerge …

Jalopy Theatre offers 5 series per year of music classes for mandolin, ï¬?ddle, banjo, guitar and ukulele for adults, in a class setting of a maximum of 7 students. We offer beginner, intermediate and advance levels of instruction. We hope to make learning an instrument both approachable and fun. With a light-hearted, song based learning style, students begin learning songs immediately. A class series runs for 8 weeks for $245 prepaid or if you don’t have an instrument, you can rent one from us …

Brooklyn Uke Night is for everyone who wants to play ukulele, share songs, and get to know other uke enthusiasts! We have extra ukes on hand for those who don't. A fun and open atmosphere of good cheer, good tunes, good beer. Everyone welcome!

Guitar lovers and guitarists - welcome to the NYC Guitar Group! The NYC Guitar Group is for everyone and everything guitar- to bring us all together as a guitar community: guitarists, guitar students, guitar teachers, guitar makers, guitar sellers, guitar technicians, songwriters, composers, guitar managers, and everyone who loves the sound of the guitar.  This group is for you. Even if you've never held a guitar before, come join us and discover a beautiful instrument! Our mission is to bring t …

EVEVERY SUNDAY 6:00 PM SIGN UP , STARK REALITY Open Mic is for poets/spoken word/musicians/dancers and performance art of any kind. Music from rock n' roll, to hip hop, to blues, to folk, any music!!! This open mike is without censorship, designed for openess and total expression of the arts of music and poetry. From a rant to a chant to a lyric!!!

My name is Rich Casella. I decided to organize a musicians group because I had a lot of experience in the music business. Some good. Some bad. We are going to have group networking events, jams in the park/studios whatever else we can conjure up. in my travels I have seen many well intentioned artists make industry mistakes or improperly market themselves. My group has access to industry professionals that give guidance and together we discuss trends in our respective industries, approaches t …

This group is for singer/ songwriters, artists, musicians, DJs, photographers, dancers, etc or even anyone that just enjoys live bands. PlayMusician is a group founded by musicians, we promote local art and music and proactively engage in showcasing local talent through various events with eclectic themes. We believe that there is a large talent of untapped artists who do not get the opportunity to showcase their talent due to a day job or various other life factors. We welcome Originals and   …

We are a group of people who love to sing. Bluegrass harmony is easy to learn, so it makes the singing that much more enjoyable. We have 2 professional musicans/instructors who come with their guitars and voices. We meet from usually in the vicinity of Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY. The cost is $30 per person per class. This may sound like a lot, but we have great instructors, and the enjoyment and camaraderie make it worthwhile. I just found without the professional leadership the group would get st …

If you want to chill out and play some music in Prospect Park- that's exactly what we do. Events will be held between April-October. Any instrument flies in this group; please bring anything that isn't too much of a hassle to carry. There will be NO set list prior to each jam session. Singers and music enthusiasts are more than welcome to our jams: You don't have to be a musician to join. There is no limit to how many people can come to an event- If it gets too crowded we can break up into two s …

Brooklyn Group Guitar Studio meet-up was developed by guitarist Matt Fuller, to bring a unique instructor facilitated, peer to peer learning environment to guitar students of all levels in Brooklyn. Group classes and workshops will offer students the opportunity to learn in a supportive, socially enjoyable setting, while also gaining the necessary skills to advance musicianship. Matt Fuller is an active educator and performer in Brooklyn. He received his Masters in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy …

The Jazz Spot was located in Brooklyn New York and was a live jazz music venue who's owners sponsored/organized this group for a FANTASTIC 7 year run (2003 - 2010)! MUCH PROPS to them and their fabulous efforts to promote Jazz in ALL of it's art forms. I'm keeping the name similar in tribute to their work! The JazzSpotters group will build on that same tradition as we search out Jazz performances, new CD and DVD releases, and even seek to put the word out on activities of group members! ALL jazz …

Acoustic Musician(s) play an original and moving song, and then the audience members break off into pairs. Each person takes a timed turn listening to their partner talk about the song that was played. It's fun to exchange equal time listening. Everyone gets an equal turn. Then there's a new song, and the group does it again. There are breaks for refreshments and snacks. A successful filmaker made a short documentary about turnlistening. see http://vimeo.com/groups/6210/videos/38057505 I started …

Buskers are aspiring musicians who perform live on the sidewalk, underground in a train station, or Central Park for free. Their musical styles range from acoustic to classical to folk and more. I was surprised to find there was not a single meetup dedicated to these adventurous musicians who play all over the world, so I thought I would create one. I have no idea where this will go. Perhaps we will find out where they play in advance and help build a fan base, or maybe we will find a venue and …

This group welcomes guitar players of ALL LEVELS. Yes, you can join if you're a total beginner, there will be a part for you to play. We'll play arrangements of popular songs and perform at venues in NYC. Arrangements will be written for three guitar parts, we can have as many guitars as we want as long as they are following one of the three guitar charts. GUITAR 1: Simple accompaniment; ideal for beginners playing 3 years or less; open chords, power chords and simple bass lines. GUITAR 2: Melod …

The oldtime slow jam will take place every second and fourth Sunday @ Brooklyn Rod & Gun Club. The jam will have three leaders on banjo, guitar and fiddle who will be there from 6-8:30pm.  Promptly at 7:30 we'll take a break where you can get drinks and mingle.  We'll start up again and continue till 8:30.  There usually isn't food, although the grill sometimes is out during the summertime. Brooklyn R & G club is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on 59 Kent ave. (N10th and Kent) in the bustling …