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Intro to Mandolin

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Join Stages Music Arts Instructor and Mandolin player extraordinaire Ryan Rogers of The Dirty Grass Players for this introduction to the mandolin. We'll cover: styles of music where the mandolin is prominently featured, with a particular focus on bluegrass the role of the mandolin in a band mandolin vocabulary pick grip and right and left hand technique and shapes explore variations on chords and pick a tune or two Space is extremely limited, so reserve your spot ASAP! $25 General Admission; FREE for Stages Academy Students Register at Eventbrite

Join Stages Music Arts Instructor and Mandolin player extraordinaire Ryan Rogers of The Dirty Grass Players for this introduction to the mandolin. We'll cover: styles of music where the mandolin is prominently featured, with a particular focus on bluegrass the role of the mandolin in a band mandolin vocabulary pick grip and right and left... [ More Info ]

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Share your talents at our next Open Mic Night! One song per performer (if time permits, performers may have the opportunity to perform again - so stick around!). Your RSVP on Eventbrite confirms your intent to attend this event as either a performer or spectator. IF YOU INTEND TO PERFORM, YOU MUST STILL PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE LIST WHEN YOU ARRIVE! Arrive at 6 PM to claim your spot on the list. Show starts at 6:30 PM. Performance spots are on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for Open Mic night here. This event is free, but donations are encouraged to our partner, Music United, a student run non-profit bringing music and performing arts education to Baltimore City students. * Sorry, no drum kit or backing tracks.

Share your talents at our next Open Mic Night! One song per performer (if time permits, performers may have the opportunity to perform again - so stick around!). Your RSVP on Eventbrite confirms your intent to attend this event as either a performer or spectator. IF YOU INTEND TO PERFORM, YOU MUST STILL PLACE YOUR... [ More Info ]

Jam Night

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Let's Jam! Our hugely popular jam night is an opportunity for students of all abilities to informally play together under the guidance of an instructor. Jam Night can take many forms, depending on who is in attendance, but usually includes playing songs selected by attendees, guided improvisation, opportunities to solo and more.  There is no audience for Jam Night - more an opportunity for musicians to hone their group playing and improv skills with the expectation that it will be messy and free! And it is SO MUCH FUN! Free for Stages Academy students; $25 general public. No refunds. Register for the 5 PM session; Register for the 7 PM session

Let's Jam! Our hugely popular jam night is an opportunity for students of all abilities to informally play together under the guidance of an instructor. Jam Night can take many forms, depending on who is in attendance, but usually includes playing songs selected by attendees, guided improvisation, opportunities to solo and more.  There is no... [ More Info ]

How to Solo

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Join Stages GM and guitar guru Charles Simon to learn how to take your playing to the next level and feel confident soloing in any situation! Free for Stage Academy members; $15 General Public Register here!

Join Stages GM and guitar guru Charles Simon to learn how to take your playing to the next level and feel confident soloing in any situation! Free for Stage Academy members; $15 General Public Register here!

Songwriting Workshop

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Join Molly Garrett to learn the fundamentals of songwriting and write an original song with a small group in under an hour! This class will cover lyrical strategies as well as how to choose a key and chord progression and lay beautiful melodies on top! Free for Stages students; $25 general public.  Register at Eventbrite

Join Molly Garrett to learn the fundamentals of songwriting and write an original song with a small group in under an hour! This class will cover lyrical strategies as well as how to choose a key and chord progression and lay beautiful melodies on top! Free for Stages students; $25 general public.  Register at Eventbrite

Open Mic Night

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Share your talents at our next Open Mic Night! One song per performer (if time permits, performers may have the opportunity to perform again - so stick around!) When selecting a ticket, please specific whether you are attending as a PERFORMER or a GUEST (general admission).  IF YOU INTEND TO PERFORM, YOU MUST STILL PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE LIST WHEN YOU ARRIVE! Arrive at 6 PM to claim your spot on the list. Show starts at 6:30 PM. Performance spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP at Eventbrite This event is free, but donations are encouraged to our partner, Music United, a student run non-profit working to unite the students of Baltimore through music and performing arts programs. You can DONATE here. * Sorry, no drum kit or backing tracks.

Share your talents at our next Open Mic Night! One song per performer (if time permits, performers may have the opportunity to perform again - so stick around!) When selecting a ticket, please specific whether you are attending as a PERFORMER or a GUEST (general admission).  IF YOU INTEND TO PERFORM, YOU MUST STILL PLACE... [ More Info ]

Electronic Music Workshop

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Do you love technology? Are you excited by EDM, hip hop or electronica culture? From the technology to the techniques, this workshop is an exciting introduction to the knowledge and tools needed to make genres like Hip Hop, Trap, EDM, Pop, House, Dubstep, Bass Music and more. You'll learn how to use a DAW (digital audio workstation software) to design sounds and mix them into original digital music. FREE for Stages students; $25 General Public Register at Eventbrite

Do you love technology? Are you excited by EDM, hip hop or electronica culture? From the technology to the techniques, this workshop is an exciting introduction to the knowledge and tools needed to make genres like Hip Hop, Trap, EDM, Pop, House, Dubstep, Bass Music and more. You'll learn how to use a DAW (digital... [ More Info ]

Oz Noy Live at Stages Music Arts

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

This is a rare opportunity to be part of the audience as world-class musicians record a live album over two evenings - "Live at Stages Music Arts" - featuring guitar phenom Oz Noy - along with Dennis Chambers on drums and Jimmy Haslip on bass in our intimate performance hall. PLUS: Take advantage of the extra special VIP ticket option and meet these incredible artists, get autographs and go behind-the-scenes as part of this incredible two-day event! General Admission $40; Stages Academy students $35 VIP General Admission $60; VIP Stages Academy students $55 Tickets available at Eventbrite ABOUT OZ NOY: Oz Noy is a guitar phenom who incorporates a wide array of styles into his work, including funk, rock, blues, and jazz. He won the highly acclaimed Guitar Player magazine readers' polls for Best Guitar Riff on a Record (2007), Best New Talent (2008), and Best Out There Guitar Player (2013). Oz’s latest and eighth studio album, “Who Gives a Funk,” features an all-star roster of musicians such as Joe Bonamassa, Robben Ford, Dweezil Zappa, Fred Wesley, Chris Potter, John Medeski, and Corey Glover. ABOUT JIMMY HASLIP: Jimmy Haslip is best known as the bassist, co-producer, and composer for the Grammy-winning jazz fusion group Yellowjackets. He was also nominated for an Edison Award in 2000 and a Grammy Award for his work on Jeff Lorber Fusion’s album, “Now Is The Time.” Though mostly self-taught, Jimmy studied briefly under legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius, who he attributes to taking his musicianship to the next level. ABOUT DENNIS CHAMBERS: What do John McLaughlin, The P-Funk All Stars, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Victor Wooton, Mike Stern, and Steely Dan all have in common? These are only a small portion of artists who have enlisted the amazing and inspiring drumming of Dennis Chambers. Hailing from Baltimore, he started playing at age 4 and was performing in nightclubs by the time he celebrated his 6th birthday. One of the most influential drummers of his generation, Chambers was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2001.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of the audience as world-class musicians record a live album over two evenings - "Live at Stages Music Arts" - featuring guitar phenom Oz Noy - along with Dennis Chambers on drums and Jimmy Haslip on bass in our intimate performance hall. PLUS: Take advantage of the... [ More Info ]

Oz Noy Live at Stages Music Arts

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

This is a rare opportunity to be part of the audience as world-class musicians record a live album over two evenings - "Live at Stages Music Arts" - featuring guitar phenom Oz Noy - along with Dennis Chambers on drums and Jimmy Haslip on bass in our intimate performance hall. PLUS: Take advantage of the extra special VIP ticket option and meet these incredible artists, get autographs and go behind-the-scenes as part of this incredible two-day event! General Admission $40; Stages Academy students $35 VIP General Admission $60; VIP Stages Academy students $55 Tickets available at Eventbrite ABOUT OZ NOY: Oz Noy is a guitar phenom who incorporates a wide array of styles into his work, including funk, rock, blues, and jazz. He won the highly acclaimed Guitar Player magazine readers' polls for Best Guitar Riff on a Record (2007), Best New Talent (2008), and Best Out There Guitar Player (2013). Oz’s latest and eighth studio album, “Who Gives a Funk,” features an all-star roster of musicians such as Joe Bonamassa, Robben Ford, Dweezil Zappa, Fred Wesley, Chris Potter, John Medeski, and Corey Glover. ABOUT JIMMY HASLIP: Jimmy Haslip is best known as the bassist, co-producer, and composer for the Grammy-winning jazz fusion group Yellowjackets. He was also nominated for an Edison Award in 2000 and a Grammy Award for his work on Jeff Lorber Fusion’s album, “Now Is The Time.” Though mostly self-taught, Jimmy studied briefly under legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius, who he attributes to taking his musicianship to the next level. ABOUT DENNIS CHAMBERS: What do John McLaughlin, The P-Funk All Stars, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Victor Wooton, Mike Stern, and Steely Dan all have in common? These are only a small portion of artists who have enlisted the amazing and inspiring drumming of Dennis Chambers. Hailing from Baltimore, he started playing at age 4 and was performing in nightclubs by the time he celebrated his 6th birthday. One of the most influential drummers of his generation, Chambers was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2001.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of the audience as world-class musicians record a live album over two evenings - "Live at Stages Music Arts" - featuring guitar phenom Oz Noy - along with Dennis Chambers on drums and Jimmy Haslip on bass in our intimate performance hall. PLUS: Take advantage of the... [ More Info ]

Breaking Down a Song

Stages Music Arts 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Join Emily Gradowski to explore how to learn songs the way you'd learn a monologue. Perfect for anyone who sings in a band or as a soloist and will cover all genres of music from rock to classical! We'll break down: history/world events occurring when the song was written the song writer and the lyricist's background reading the lyrics as a monologue to figure out who, what, where, when and why learn where to find this information FREE for Stages Academy students; $25 General Public Register at Eventbrite

Join Emily Gradowski to explore how to learn songs the way you'd learn a monologue. Perfect for anyone who sings in a band or as a soloist and will cover all genres of music from rock to classical! We'll break down: history/world events occurring when the song was written the song writer and the lyricist's... [ More Info ]

Frost Fest 2023: Student Band Showcase & Benefit Concert

The Recher, Towson MD 512 York Road, Towson, MD, United States

Stages Music Arts and Music United Proudly Present Frost Fest: Student Band Showcase & Benefit Concert! Join us on January 15, 2023 at The Recher Theater in Towson to rock out to a full lineup of kid, teen and adult student bands from Stages Music Arts. Full lineup TBA so check back soon to see what time your favorite band hits the stage! The fifth annual Frost Fest is gonna be bigger and better than ever, featuring a headlining band of Stages teachers, awesome prize raffles, a ticket-sales contest, new sponsors and MORE! Stay tuned for details! Proceeds benefit Music United, a student-run non-profit whose mission is to unite the youth of Baltimore through the power of music and the performing arts. DONATE TO MUSIC UNITED. Tickets $5; $10 at the Door Get tickets at Eventbrite.

Stages Music Arts and Music United Proudly Present Frost Fest: Student Band Showcase & Benefit Concert! Join us on January 15, 2023 at The Recher Theater in Towson to rock out to a full lineup of kid, teen and adult student bands from Stages Music Arts. Full lineup TBA so check back soon to see... [ More Info ]

2024 Frost Fest Student Band Showcase & Benefit Concert

The Recher, Towson MD 512 York Road, Towson, MD, United States
Tickets $5; $10 Day of Show

Stages Music Arts and Music United Proudly Present Frost Fest: Student Band Showcase & Benefit Concert! Join us on January 14, 2024 at The Recher in Towson to rock out to a full lineup of kid, teen and adult student bands from Stages Music Arts. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LINEUP AND GET TICKETS Proceeds benefit Music United, a student-run non-profit whose mission is to unite the youth of Baltimore through the power of music and the performing arts. DONATE TO MUSIC UNITED.

Stages Music Arts and Music United Proudly Present Frost Fest: Student Band Showcase & Benefit Concert! Join us on January 14, 2024 at The Recher in Towson to rock out to a full lineup of kid, teen and adult student bands from Stages Music Arts. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LINEUP AND GET TICKETS Proceeds benefit Music... [ More Info ]