Music Classes Washington, DC

Meet the Instrument: No-School Camp

at National Conservatory of Arts - Crestwood
1810 16th St NW 3F, Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Give your child a full day of fun on their out of school day!  This camp is active and full of challenges with music lessons, music classes, music games, and art class.   This camp welcomes guest musicians, who introduce the violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, harp, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, and a...

Take 5! Afro Bop Alliance

at Smithsonian American Art Museum - Penn Quarter
750 9th St NW Ste 3100, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Relax and Take 5 with free, live jazz in the Kogod Courtyard every third Thursday. Stop by the Courtyard Café for refreshments. For added fun, borrow a board game to play during the concert. Latin Grammy Award--winning drummer and bandleader Joe McCarthy leads the Afro Bop Alliance in a concert showcasing the musical traditions, unique...

Beginning Ukulele

at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo
7300 MacArthur Blvd , Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

A fun class to explore this popular rediscovered little gem: the ukulele! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of songs - traditional to contemporary. Great for your own enjoyment, parties, open mics, or luaus! Bring ukulele & notebook.

Adult Chamber Music Class

at National Conservatory of Arts - Crestwood
1810 16th St NW 3F, Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Suzuki Piano & Strings: Spring Break Camp

at National Conservatory of Arts - Crestwood
1810 16th St NW 3F, Washington, District of Columbia 20009

This Suzuki workshop, for which students may register for 1 week or all 9 weeks, encourages them to fine tune their playing in a supportive and fun atmosphere. The dedicated faculty help each student and family reach new musical heights.  The workshop is open to pianists, violinists, violists, cellists, and string bassists, from the complete...

Luce Unplugged: Bat Fangs

at Smithsonian American Art Museum - Penn Quarter
750 9th St NW Ste 3100, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Explore some of the three thousand artworks in SAAM’s Luce Center while listening to up-and-coming local bands. This month, Luce Unplugged hosts local band Bat Fangs, as they recall the rock icons of the 80’s with their catchy lyrics and raucous guitar riffs. Libations and snacks available for purchase from an on-site bar. Presented in collaboration...

Songs with Friends

at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo
7300 MacArthur Blvd , Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

From Blues to Bob Dylan to Beatles to Bono and Beyond (and even Beyonce too). Expand your guitar technique and repertoire while playing great music with others. We all pick suitable songs and learn to play them as individuals and as a group too. Ukuleleists welcome too. Bring guitar and notebook.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar

at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo
7300 MacArthur Blvd , Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

So you’ve taken beginning guitar or you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next level. Learn some finger picking and other techniques that will make your playing more interesting. Use these skills to play songs you love. Bring guitar and notebook.

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners

at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo
7300 MacArthur Blvd , Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

Learn a few chords and strums; you’ll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music just from years of listening. Use that knowledge and you’ll be playing by ear in no time at all. Bring guitar and notebook.

Intermediate Irish Fiddle

at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo
7300 MacArthur Blvd , Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

This class is designed for more experienced violin students and those who have taken Introductory Irish Fiddle who want to continue their studies and learn more advanced and complex tunes. Field trips to local Irish sessions. Student must provide own instrument.

Continuing Intro to Singing for Adults

at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo
7300 MacArthur Blvd , Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

A continuation of Introduction to Singing for Adults, this class reinforces and builds upon techniques learned in that class, including warming up, healthful singing, staying in tune, posture, and breathing. Students with prior singing experience may enroll with prior permission of instructor.