UPCOMING EVENTS - WINTER 2021 AND SPRING 2022

Check our our Upcoming Events at Weed Patch Music Company!

We’ll be hosting several great beginner Workshops here at the shop between December 2021 and March of 2022! If you’ve ever been interested in learning a new instrument or improving your skills, now is a great time to try it out! Contact us at weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com or (812)200-3300 to register for any of our Upcoming Workshops or to find out more information! Space is limited to only 8-10 participants per workshop, pre-registration and pre-payment are required, and face coverings will be required for all of our Workshops this season!

MARCH 2021

Clawhammer Banjo Basics for Beginners

Saturday March 20th - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Join us for our Upcoming Clawhammer Banjo Basics Workshop on Saturday, March 20th from 5pm to 6pm!

Our Clawhammer Banjo Basics Workshop will focus on beginner old-time banjo skills, with an emphasis on perfecting the foundation of playing clawhammer banjo - the "bum-ditty" strum. We will also learn how to get started using your left hand by learning a basic melody and your first 3 chords. Participants will learn the basics and be given exercises and tips for continued exploration and education.

This workshop is for the complete beginner (you don't even need to own your own banjo - just borrow one from our shop for an additional $5). Workshop cost is only $20, pre-registration and pre-payment are required, and space is limited to only 8 participants, so be sure to call today to register - (812)200-3300!

Face coverings will be required in our shop at all times and we will be observing social distancing guidelines and sanitizing procedures to ensure the health and safety of all participants. Thanks for your understanding and for your commitment to keep Brown County healthy and safe!

MARCH 2021

Chord Melody Style Workshop for Ukulele

Saturday, March 6th - 5pm to 6pm

Join us for this Intermediate-Level Ukulele Workshop for uke players who are looking to try something new!

Chord Melody is the perfect way to test the waters in solo-fingerstyle ukulele playing! This method of ukulele playing combines picking the melody with the strumming and chords to create a more complex and interesting ukulele arrangement!

Space is limited to 8 participants and pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Contact us at (812)200-3300 to register today!

Face coverings will be required in our shop at all times and we will be observing social distancing guidelines and sanitizing procedures to ensure the health and safety of all participants. Thanks for your understanding and for your commitment to keep Brown County healthy and safe!

FEBRUARY 2021

Acoustic Guitar Workshop for Beginners

Saturday, February 20th - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Our Acoustic Guitar Workshop will focus on guitar skills for the complete beginner! We will be learning tuning, proper right hand position and how to use a pick, left hand position and placement on the neck, how to read tablature and chord diagrams, your first scale, and your first three chords! And, you'll get to learn your first song with a fun rhythm pattern!

If you've ever thought about learning to play guitar, now is your chance! No experience necessary - You don't even need your own guitar (Just borrow one from the shop for an additional $5)!! Space is limited to 8 participants and pre-registration and pre-payment are required! Face coverings will be required during the workshop and at all times while visiting our store! Thanks for your understanding!

To register, contact us at: weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com OR (812)200-3300

FEBRUARY 2021

Beginner Banjo Workshop

Saturday, February 6th - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

If you've ever been curious about playing the banjo, now is your chance to try it out!

Our Beginner Banjo Workshop is made for the complete beginner - No experience necessary! Only $20! Bring your own banjo, OR borrow one from our shop for an additional $5! We will cover a brief history of the banjo, the parts of your instrument, and some basic rolls, patterns, and techniques for your right hand using your first three chords! Space is limited to only 8 participants and pre-registration and pre-payment are required! Face coverings will be required during the workshop and at all times while visiting our store! Thanks for your understanding!

To register, contact us at: weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com OR (812)200-3300

JANUARY 2021

Complete Beginner’s Ukulele Workshop

Saturday, January 23rd - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Shake off those winter blues and learn to play a new instrument!!!
The easy to learn and fun to play ukulele is the perfect first instrument for all ages or the perfect extra accompaniment for singing along with friends and family!

In our Beginner Workshop you'll learn all the basics of the uke, including the following: tuning, beginner chords, scales, learning how to improvise, and how to play almost every song in the world with only 4 chords!!! You don't even need your own ukulele to join in on the fun - just borrow one from us!

Pre-registration and Pre-payment of $20 per person are required for this workshop as space is limited to only 8 participants! You don't even need your own ukulele - just borrow a uke from us for an additional $5! For the health and safety of all participants, face coverings will be required at all times inside our shop. Stop by or call us to register and pay by phone today at (812)200-3300!

UPCOMING 2021 EVENTS

Check out the Events we have scheduled for the first part of 2021! Stay tuned for additional workshops, luthier talks, performances, and more throughout the year!

For the foreseeable future, face coverings will be required for all events at Weed Patch Music Company. We will be observing social distancing guidelines and encouraging the use of hand sanitizer and sanitizing surfaces regularly. Thanks for your support and for helping to keep us all healthy, safe, and still having fun during these trying times.

DECEMBER 2020

Christmas Music Jam for Beginners

Saturday, February 20th - 5pm to 6pm

Have you always wanted to increase your comfortability playing with other musicians but don't know where to start? Are you filled with holiday spirit and don't know what to do with it? Then you should join us for our Christmas Music Jam for Beginners!

In this hour-long workshop we will help you learn how to improvise along with other musicians without fear and anxiety! Chords, scales, tablature, and licks will be provided for 4 different holiday songs! Beginner-level players of Ukulele, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, and Dulcimer are invited to attend!

Pre-registration and Pre-payment of $20 per person are required for this workshop as space is limited to only 10 participants! For the health and safety of all participants, face coverings will be required at all times inside our shop. Happy Holidays!

COMING SOON THIS SUMMER!

Weed Patch PeeWee Players Preschool Music Program

Postponed until July! Stay tuned for updates!

The Weed Patch PeeWee Players is a program for 2 to 5 year olds that focuses on introducing your preschooler to different musical instruments while making music and learning fun! Classes focus on singing, moving, and playing, while getting an introduction to various rhythmic and melodic instruments.

The PeeWee Players operates in a series of 5-class sessions. Each class within the session will be completely unique and involve all new songs and focus on different instruments or playing styles each week. The PeeWee Players Music Program is modeled after the popular Kindermusic and Music Together programs and provides developmentally appropriate music classes for your preschooler to learn basic music skills in an interactive and fun environment. Our classes begin with a hands-on introduction to all of the instruments used in the PeeWee's program and progress through the basics of rhythm and keeping the beat while incorporating singing, dancing, and movement activities to keep your kiddos engaged!

Our full 5-week session is only $75! Classes occur weekly on Thursdays (hopefully beginning on Thursday, July 2nd) from 5pm to 6pm. Registration and Pre-Payment are required. Class size is limited to 8 participants and spaces fill quickly, so give us a call today to get registered!

FEBRUARY 2020

Blues Ukulele Workshop - “Uke Got The Blues”

Saturday, February 22nd - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Are you ready to try something different with your ukulele playing?  Enhance your ukulele skills as you have fun learning to play the Blues!

In this beginner to intermediate level ukulele workshop, you will learn the 12-bar blues structure, basic blues rhythm and strumming patterns, some simple riffs and solos featuring the minor pentatonic scale, incorporating right-hand techniques with hammer-ons and pull-offs, and the classic blues turnaround!

Cost for the hour-long workshop is $20. Space is limited to 8 participants and registration is required, so contact us to register today!

FEBRUARY 2020

Complete Beginner’s Ukulele Workshop

Saturday, February 8th - 4pm to 5pm

The easy to learn and fun to play ukulele is the perfect first instrument for all ages or the perfect extra accompaniment for singing along with friends and family!

In our Beginner Workshop you'll learn all the basics of the uke, including the following: tuning, beginner chords, scales, learning how to improvise, and how to play almost every song in the world with only 4 chords!!! You don't even need your own ukulele to join in on the fun - just borrow one from us! Space is limited to only 8 participants, so contact us to register today!!!!

JANUARY 2020

Bluegrass Banjo for Beginner’s Workshop

Saturday, January 25th - 4pm to 5pm

If you’ve ever been curious about learning to play the banjo, now is your chance to try it out!

Our Beginner Banjo Workshop is made for the complete beginner - No experience necessary! Only $20! Bring your own banjo, OR borrow one from our shop for an additional $5! We will cover a brief history of the banjo, the parts of your instrument, and some basic rolls, patterns, and techniques for your right hand using your first three chords!

Space is limited to only 8 participants so contact us to register today!

You can reach us at: weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com OR (812)200-3300

JANUARY 2020

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners

Saturday, January 11th from 4pm to 5pm

Our Acoustic Guitar Workshop will focus on guitar skills for the complete beginner! We will be learning tuning, proper right hand position and how to use a pick, left hand position and placement on the neck, how to read tablature and chord diagrams, your first scale, and your first three chords! And, you'll get to learn your first song with a fun rhythm pattern!

If you've ever thought about learning to play guitar, now is your chance! No experience necessary - You don't even need your own guitar (Just borrow one from the shop for an additional $5)!! Workshop cost is only $20, pre-registration is required, and space is limited to only 8 particants, so be sure to call today to register! 1(812)200-3300

DECEMBER 2019

Holiday Ukulele Workshop

Friday, December 20th from 5pm to 6pm

In this fun and festive workshop, beginner and intermediate ukulele players will enjoy learning a holiday tune featuring beginner chords and strumming patterns, a basic melody line from tablature, and intermediate chord-melody fingerstyle ukulele! In just an hour, we'll be playing and singing our jolly little hearts out!

All levels welcome! Cost for the workshop is $20 with your own ukulele...or borrow one from the shop for just $5 extra! Space is limited to only 10 participants, so call or email to register today!

1(812)200-3300 or weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 2019

“Build Your Own Cigar Box Kalimba” Workshop

Saturday, November 30th from 5pm to 6pm

The Kalimba (also known as mbira, marimbula, or thumb piano) is an instrument of African origin that is thought to be thousands of years old, but we think you're going to love this variation on the Kalimba made out of a cigar box! These instruments sound great, are fun and unique, and are really easy to play!

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company to build your very own Cigar Box Kalimba! Workshop cost is $50 and includes everything you need to build your own instrument. We will provide the tools and instructions and walk you through how to create your very own instrument, tune your kalimba, and learn to play your first song! This will be a very small workshop due to space constraints and registration is limited to only 4 Kalimbas (2 people maximum per kalimba)! Pre-registration and pre-payment is required so be sure to contact us today! We can take registration and payment over the phone to secure your spot by calling us at (812)200-3300!

COMING SOON 2019 & 2020

Coming Soon - Workshop Season!

NOVEMBER THRU MARCH EVERY YEAR!!!

It’s that time of year again! Get ready to mark some dates on your calendars and join us for some fun and exciting workshops this winter! It’s cold and gloomy outside, so why not join us for learning a new instrument this winter! Check out our schedule of events below and stay tuned to our website for more information on each of these workshops! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on all of these fun activities!

JULY 2019

Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Festival

Check out some of the best Fingestyle Guitar Competitiors in the country at Brown County’s own Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Festival!

Join International Guitar Champions for a variety of Guitar Technique Workshops – led by champions Helen Avakian, Muriel Anderson, and Christie Lenee! Then, stop by the Friday Night Party for some serious guitar talent at The Brown County Inn. There are two stages of live music throughout the evening. Many of the competitors will be rotating through the open mic stage, along with Chuck Wills and Hondo Thompson MCing the event.. Like great music? “Listen Local” to these amazing artists!!

Saturday’s competition is a must-see! The competition will start at 11am, and will feature 30 of the best players in North America. Each will take the stage to play two songs of their choice. The final 5 competitors will be announced at the end of the afternoon competition, with the winner receiving a handbuilt guitar by Bloomington, IN luthier Thomas Roeger!

Stick around for the Saturday Night Concert after the event where the top 3 winners of the competition will be featured. The evening concert will be finished by the amazing Helen Avakian, Muriel Anderson, and Christie Lenee, former International Guitar Champions!

Visit indianastringfest.com for more information!

MARCH 2019

Weed Patch PeeWee Players Preschool Music Program

Every Thursday from 5pm to 6pm beginning on March 28th!

The Weed Patch PeeWee Players is a program for 2 to 5 year olds that focuses on introducing your preschooler to different musical instruments while making music and learning fun! Classes focus on singing, moving, and playing, while getting an introduction to various rhythmic and melodic instruments.

The PeeWee Players operates in a series of 5-class sessions. Each class within the session will be completely unique and involve all new songs and focus on different instruments or playing styles each week. The PeeWee Players Music Program is modeled after the popular Kindermusic and Music Together programs and provides developmentally appropriate music classes for your preschooler to learn basic music skills in an interactive and fun environment. Our classes begin with a hands-on introduction to all of the instruments used in the PeeWee's program and progress through the basics of rhythm and keeping the beat while incorporating singing, dancing, and movement activities to keep your kiddos engaged!

Our full 5-week session is only $75! Classes occur weekly on Thursdays (beginning on Thursday, March 28th) from 5pm to 6pm. Registration and Pre-Payment are required. Class size is limited to 10 participants, so give us a call today to get registered!

MARCH 2019

Fun with Boomwhackers!

Come and join us for a fun Boomwhacker Workshop for kids happening Sunday, March 10th from 4pm to 5pm!!

Haven't heard of Boomwhackers? These fun, color-coded, plastic percussion tubes are tuned to musical pitches and have become a favorite classroom instrument around the world! Our Boomwhacker Workshop is geared towards ages 2 to 6, but don't worry - these Boomwhackers are fun for adults, too! Just $20 for this hour-long workshop (or only $10 with registration for our upcoming Weed Patch PeeWee Players Preschool Music Program)! Space is limited to only 8 kiddos, so be sure to register today!

Contact us at (812)200-3300 or weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com to secure your spot!

FEBRUARY 2019

Acoustic Guitar Workshop for Beginners

Our Acoustic Guitar Workshop will focus on guitar skills for the complete beginner! We will be learning tuning, proper right hand position and how to use a pick, left hand position and placement on the neck, how to read tablature and chord diagrams, your first scale, and your first three chords! And, you'll get to learn your first song with a fun rhythm pattern!

If you've ever thought about learning to play guitar, now is your chance! No experience necessary - You don't even need your own guitar (Just borrow one from the shop for an additional $5)!! Workshop cost is only $20, pre-registration is required, and space is limited to only 8 particants, so be sure to call today to register! 1(812)200-3300