Evening Music Program
The YAM Evening Music Programs are offering several exciting new classes in order to enhance their present efforts of offering enjoyable and educational musical experiences for their students.
The first class is a free jamming session each month, located at the Roper Building at 150 N. Main Street, Six Mile (across from Six Mile Baptist Church). Current students from all evening locations and YAM students wishing to learn the art of jamming are invited to participate in the first session on Monday, November 6th, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, and every first Monday in succeeding months. The sessions will teach students the rules of jamming and jam session etiquette. These classes will prove to be super fun and are led by YAM alum, Logan Redding.
Secondly, the Pickens Evening site, located at The Hagood Community Center, 129 Schoolhouse St, will begin offering ukulele and dulcimer lessons, beginning Thursday, November 9th, at 6 PM. The fee for the lessons will be $50 monthly and a $20 instrument rental fee if needed, payable at the first lesson of the month. Classes are open to all students 3rd grade and up and adults of any age. Class instructor will be Janet Hardin, retired music teacher and current YAM Program Director.
Lastly, plans are to begin a clawhammer banjo class at the Easley Program after the first of the year. Students who already play the 5-string banjo may want to take on this form of banjo as enhancement to their present abilities. The instructor will be announced soon.
To register or for more information regarding each of these classes or for class times, you may contact Pauline at blackspm1@outlook.com.
The first class is a free jamming session each month, located at the Roper Building at 150 N. Main Street, Six Mile (across from Six Mile Baptist Church). Current students from all evening locations and YAM students wishing to learn the art of jamming are invited to participate in the first session on Monday, November 6th, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, and every first Monday in succeeding months. The sessions will teach students the rules of jamming and jam session etiquette. These classes will prove to be super fun and are led by YAM alum, Logan Redding.
Secondly, the Pickens Evening site, located at The Hagood Community Center, 129 Schoolhouse St, will begin offering ukulele and dulcimer lessons, beginning Thursday, November 9th, at 6 PM. The fee for the lessons will be $50 monthly and a $20 instrument rental fee if needed, payable at the first lesson of the month. Classes are open to all students 3rd grade and up and adults of any age. Class instructor will be Janet Hardin, retired music teacher and current YAM Program Director.
Lastly, plans are to begin a clawhammer banjo class at the Easley Program after the first of the year. Students who already play the 5-string banjo may want to take on this form of banjo as enhancement to their present abilities. The instructor will be announced soon.
To register or for more information regarding each of these classes or for class times, you may contact Pauline at blackspm1@outlook.com.
The Evening Music Programs are such a vital part of Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music! They provide the camaraderie, a sense of belonging to a unique group of individuals, a bridge between the generations, and the introduction or perpetuation of the love of old-time and bluegrass music.
If YOU or YOUR CHILD would love to learn to play a stringed instrument (fiddle, banjo, mandolin, or guitar) by ear, but just cannot fit the lessons into your afternoon schedule, why not sign up for an evening class that begins just a bit later in the evening?! Students must be in 3rd grade or older.
The fee for a 1-month session is $50. There is a $20 monthly rental fee if an instrument is needed. A new session begins at the start of each month. Fees are to be paid on a monthly basis at the onset of classes. Enrollment is ongoing, however monthly rates are not prorated. Please fill out the inquiry form or contact the folks below to let us know you are interested and/or that you will be coming!
Please email Pauline Blackston (blackspm1@outlook.com) or call Betty McDaniel (864-878-4257) if you have questions about the program.
If YOU or YOUR CHILD would love to learn to play a stringed instrument (fiddle, banjo, mandolin, or guitar) by ear, but just cannot fit the lessons into your afternoon schedule, why not sign up for an evening class that begins just a bit later in the evening?! Students must be in 3rd grade or older.
The fee for a 1-month session is $50. There is a $20 monthly rental fee if an instrument is needed. A new session begins at the start of each month. Fees are to be paid on a monthly basis at the onset of classes. Enrollment is ongoing, however monthly rates are not prorated. Please fill out the inquiry form or contact the folks below to let us know you are interested and/or that you will be coming!
Please email Pauline Blackston (blackspm1@outlook.com) or call Betty McDaniel (864-878-4257) if you have questions about the program.
Pickens Evening Program
Thursdays, 6 PM
Hagood Community Center
129 Schoolhouse St.
Six Mile Evening Program
Tuesdays, 5 PM
Roper Building
149 N Main St.
Easley Evening Program (mandolin and guitar only)
Tuesdays, 5:30 PM
Easley First Baptist
300 E 1st Ave.
Thursdays, 6 PM
Hagood Community Center
129 Schoolhouse St.
Six Mile Evening Program
Tuesdays, 5 PM
Roper Building
149 N Main St.
Easley Evening Program (mandolin and guitar only)
Tuesdays, 5:30 PM
Easley First Baptist
300 E 1st Ave.