Community Music Space

Understanding How Music Works Can Actually Be Fun!

As heard on WKZE, music is a Language, the oldest and most universal language in the world. Yet for many of us, the idea of learning traditional Music Theory can be daunting and overwhelming.

Join us, as we demystify how music works. We’ll break down the fundamentals of western music including melody, harmony, chord progressions, rhythmic foundations, and song structures.

We will answer questions like: Why is an octave called and octave? What’s up with the black and white keys? What is the circle of fifths and why does it matter?

Along the way, we’ll listen to a LOT of music, have fascinating conversations, and generally have a blast.

In the end, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of how music works and how you can incorporate it into the music you make.

This class is great for beginners and seasoned musicians as well.

This class will be running every Thursday from October 8th through December 3rd, from 6-7:15 PM.

Did you know that if you can master a handful of chords you can learn hundreds of songs? As heard on WKZE, We will make the learning easy and fun as we walk through the fundamentals of the guitar. The Intro to Guitar class is designed for teens and adults to learn in a group environment. These classes are a fun and engaging way to learn the fundamentals of the guitar.

This class will be running every Tuesday from October 6th through December 22nd, 5:30-6:30 PM

Dust off that guitar, grab that jug, or simply warm up them vocal cords and join us for a good ‘ole string jam!

As heard on WKZE, the Old Time String Band is an ensemble that meets at Community Music Space to share songs from the age of music when recording was done on a wax cylinder or not at all. Prior to each session we will discuss a few tunes to play, post the chords and melodies on our website, and then arrange and play them down at the session. We will pull from Old Time, Folk, Bluegrass, and Irish musical traditions.

This class will be running every Thursday from October 1st to December 17th, 7:00-8:15 PM

Are you a lover of songs and songwriting and want to learn more about the art and craft of songwriting??

As heard on WKZE, Join us as we discover and explore the foundations of harmony, lyric writing, melody, and song form.

Get ready to dive into songwriting techniques, check out musical examples, and share your progress in a fun and supportive setting.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this workshop is all about embracing creativity and process. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a grasp on how songs are built and new skills to help you write your next masterpiece.

Don't miss out on leveling up your songwriting game and letting your creativity shine!

This class will be running October 7th through December 2nd every Wednesday from 6 -7:15 PM

Always wanted to learn how to sing? It's your lucky day! Voice Lab: Adult Harmony Workshop will be running from October 6th - November 24th, every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 PM, you don't wanna miss it!

As heard on WKZE, Learning to sing harmony is one of life’s great enjoyments. We have all been transported to new places just hearing amazing harmonies, imagine how it feels to actually be singing those notes!

In this 8 week workshop, we will learn the method behind the magic learning to match pitch and then build harmonies. We will begin by learning simple melodies and then adding harmonies. In the end you will develop the skills to build harmonies to to your favorite songs and begin harmonizing with others in a groups setting.