FREE Summer Fiddle Tune Jams for Kids & Teens at Potter Violins John Kendall Recital Hall – Takoma Park, MD

Saturdays: July 18, 25 & August 1, 8 | 10:15–11:45am
Potter Violins Recital Hall, 7711 Eastern Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
REGISTER: bit.ly/SummerFiddleJamClub2026

Come to all four, just one, or as many as you can make — we’ll learn a brand new tune each week! Students get the song a week ahead (via email/socials) as a link or mp3 to start listening and learning by ear.

What we’re working on:
– Learning to play tunes by ear — and think on your feet
– Building confidence with Bluegrass & Old-Time tunes
– Playing together — cooperation, not competition
– Making friends and having fun (the whole point of music!)

Plus:
– Chord patterns, song structure & jam etiquette
– A list of top 20 popular fiddle tunes to explore
– A taste of improvisation & soloing in Bluegrass jams
– Tips on where to catch (and join!) more local Bluegrass & Old-Time music

Our instructor will teach melodies and demonstrate on violin/fiddle. Cellists and violists are welcome to play chords/bass or pick up the melody by ear.

No fiddle experience required, but students should be able to play these scales in tune, by ear, without sheet music: G & A (two octaves), and C, D, E, F (one octave). Beginners are welcome to come observe and listen quietly!

Bring your instrument and come jam with us!