MAY 2024

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BEGINNER’s DULCIMER WORKSHOP with SECOND PLACE NATIONAL DULCIMER CHAMPION ALLISON O’SHea

Friday, May 24th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Allison O’Shea has been playing the Mountain Dulcimer for many years.  She has studied with National Dulcimer Champion Kara Barnard and assisted in workshops and beginner classes with Kara’s Silver Strings Dulcimer Program.  In 2023, Allison was awarded third place in the National Championship in Mountain Dulcimer at the Walnut Valley Festivalk and in this year’s Dulcimer Championship, Allison increased her placed to now hold the impressive Second Place Title!  Join Allison for this excellent introduction to the Mountain Dulcimer and learning to play!

Never played a string instrument? NO PROBLEM!
Can't read music?  NOT AN ISSUE!
Don't have your own dulcimer? WE CAN LOAN YOU ONE!

Space is limited to only 10 participants and registration is required! Contact us at Weed Patch Music Company at (812)200-3300 to reserve your spot!  Cost for this hour-long workshop is only $25 (additional $5 to rent a dulcimer for the workshop hour).  Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn from one of the best right here in Brown County!

APRIL 2024

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LEARNING THE NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE

Sunday, April 14th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us for another incredible workshop with Thunder Horse Flutes builder Douglas Thunderhorse! This workshop will include an introduction to the Native American Flute and a brief discussion of how Douglas builds his flutes, including some of the symbolism behind the colors and styles of flutes he makes. Douglas will also be teaching a song using flute tablature. This workshop will be slightly different than any previous workshops held at Weed Patch Music Company with Douglas, so there will be new things to learn at this workshop for folks who attended previous workshops and want to learn more!!

Workshop cost is $20 and participants must have their own Key A 6-hole Native American Flute to participate in the Workshop. Brown County Backpacker and Little Bear Flutes in the key of A are available for $89 at Weed Patch Music Company!

USING THE NASHVILLE NUMBER SYSTEM - A BEGINNER’s MUSIC THEORY WORKSHOP

Friday, April 26th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Learning Music Theory is a great way to be able to talk with other musicians successfully, learn to write music and play with others, and to improve your musical skills. Unfortunately, it's often difficult to know where to even start! Join us at this Beginner’s Music Theory Workshop where we focus on the Nashville Number System to get you started on the right path to learning the basics of Music Theory.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own stringed instrument of their choice for this workshop. Participants should have a good understanding of how to play and switch between several chords confidently (the chords G, A, C, D, E, F, Am, and Em will be used in this workshop). Beginners are also welcome to attend to learn the fundamentals of Music Theory and work on their own on chord changes and basic skills as they progress in their playing.

Topics we will cover include: What is a musical key? What is a scale and how do I find one? What chords are in a Key? What is the Circle of Fifths and how do I use it? What is the Nashville Number System? How can I use the Nashville Number System in a jam? We will cover all of these topics AND practice jamming to a few songs together using what we learned of the Nashville Number System to play together effectively!

Workshop cost is $20. Instruments are not required, but you are encouraged to bring your instrument along with you in order to participate in the jam at the end of the workshop! There will be time for you to ask specific questions related to your instrument or to try out ways to put what we learn into practice while you are here. Registration is required, so give us a call at (812)200-3300 to secure your spot!

MARCH 2024

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BEGINNING ON THE BASS WORKSHOP

Friday, March 1st 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for a Beginner Workshop to help you learn the basics of playing Bass! The bass guitar is the anchor to almost any band and is responsible for holding together many of the instruments in a band. In this workshop, you will learn all of the fundamentals to get you started, including: a basic understanding of how notes work on the fretboard, how to read tablature, a basic knowledge of the Nashville Number System and how to use this in your bass playing, left and right hand beginner bass techniques, and some simple rhythms and grooves to get you started!

This workshop is geared towards the absolute beginner. Weed Patch will have a limited number of Acoustic Bass Guitars and/or U-Basses available for participants to borrow. Call us today at (812)200-3300 to secure your spot (and your instrument to borrow). Workshop cost is $20 if you have your own bass, or Borrow one from our shop for an additional $5 (limited availability - so contact us to reserve!).

MUSICAL SPOONS WORKSHOP

Friday, March 15th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Though the Musical Spoons are not a conventional musical instrument, they actually have a very rich history in music and are often a popular percussion element in folk music today!! We love the Musical Spoons for begin so fun and easy to learn and we can't wait to teach you all some fun Spoons techniques!

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company where we learn some fun percussion techniques on the Musical Spoons! We'll be playing with both the Heritage Spoons Wooden Musical Spoons (sold at Weed Patch Music Company) and also teaching you how to play standard metal spoons (and some other fun percussion instruments as well!). We'll teach you how to maintain a simple rhythm and get all sorts of different tones out of your spoons and get into some of the more complex techniques to spice up your playing!

This is an all ages Workshop - join us for some fun! Workshop cost is $20. Give us a call at 812-200-3300 to register for this Workshop and secure your spot. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required as space is limited!

FEBRUARY 2024

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COMPLETE BEGINNER’s MANDOLIN WORKSHOP

RESCHEDULED FOR Friday, February 23rd 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm ET

Due to the snowstorm we got last Friday, our Complete Beginner's Mandolin Workshop was RESCHEDULED! We will still have a few spots left for this workshop - now scheduled for Friday, February 23rd from 5pm to 6pm!

Absolutely no experience is necessary for this Complete Beginner’s Mandolin Workshop. We will teach you everything you need to know to get started playing, including proper left hand technique, picking techniques and skills, beginner chords and scales, and your very first song using chords and melody.

Workshop cost is $20 if you have your own mandolin, OR borrow one from our shop for an additional $5.

Pre-registration and Pre-Payment are required as space is limited! Contact us at (812)200-3300 to register over the phone or stop by and see us!

BEGINNER CLAWHAMMER BANJO WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 24th 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm ET

If you've ever been curious about playing old-time, clawhammer, and frailing banjo styles, now is your chance to try it out! This Beginner Clawhammer Banjo Workshop is made for the complete beginner - No experience necessary! This is also a great opportunity for folks with bluegrass experience to try out a new style of playing. We will cover a brief history of old-time banjo playing and styles, some differences between bluegrass vs. clawhammer, your basic "bum-ditty" strum, and how to get started using your left hand by learning a basic melody and your first three chords.

Workshop cost is only $20! Bring your own banjo, OR borrow one from our shop for an additional $5! Pre-registration and Pre-payment are required as space is limited! Contact us to register - (812)200-3300.

JANUARY 2024

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BEGINNER’S UKULELE WORKSHOP

Friday, January 5th 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm ET

Did you get a new ukulele for Christmas and now you need to learn how to play it? Then come and join us for this Complete Beginner’s Ukulele Workshop! 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, how to improvise, and how to play almost every song in the world with only 4 chords!!! Absolutely no experience is necessary for this workshop (and you don’t even need your own ukulele to try it out)!

Workshop cost is $20 if you have your own ukulele, OR borrow one from our shop for an additional $5. Pre-registration and Pre-payment are required as space is limited! Give us a call at 812-200-3300 to register and pay by phone!

FINGERSTYLE UKULELE METHODS WORKSHOP

Saturday, January 6th 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for a Fingerstyle Ukulele Basics Workshop! In this workshop, we will focus on basic fingerpicking skills that allow us to accentuate the melodic lines of a song rather than just strumming our chords. We will be focusing on 4 different styles of fingerpicking for the ukulele and utilizing several different songs in our practice exercises! If you are an advanced beginner or an intermediate ukulele player that is looking to diversify your ukulele style, then this might be the workshop for you!

For this workshop, some experience on the ukulele would be beneficial. Beginner to Intermediate players who have some experience with reading chord diagrams and tablature and are familiar with the 4 main chords in the Key of C (C, F, G, Am) will be well-prepared to attend this workshop. We will provide all of the music, tablature, and chord diagrams needed for this workshop. Workshop cost is $20 if you have your own ukulele, OR borrow one from our shop for an additional $5.

If you want to get prepared for this Fingerstyle Ukulele Methods Workshop, consider joining us for our Beginner Ukulele Workshop on Friday, January 5th!!

BEGINNER GUITAR WORKSHOP

Friday, January 12th 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm ET

Our Acoustic Guitar Workshop will focus on guitar skills for the complete beginner! We will be learning tuning, proper right hand position, 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 to get you started playing!

Absolutely no experience necessary - Cost for this workshop is just $20. You don't even need your own guitar (Just borrow one from the shop for an additional $5)!! Space is limited and pre-registration and pre-payment are required, so give us a call at (812)200-3300 to secure your spot!

A WORKSHOP ON VOCALIZING AND HARMONIZING TO YOUR ACCOMPANIMENT WITH SARAH FLINT

Saturday, January 27th 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm ET

Join us for another great Workshop here at Weed Patch Music Company - 'Singing your Songs', a Workshop on Vocalizing and Harmonizing to your Accompaniment taught by Sarah Flint of Bloomington, IN! In this workshop, Sarah will help you learn ways to vocalize and harmonize along with your instrument of choice. She will focus on helping you find the right key for your singing voice, when and how to use a capo, how to create interesting and unique harmonies and melodies, and ways to better use your voice for helping you sing your songs.

The cost for this workshop is $25 (participants should bring their own instrument and already know how to play at least 4 chords). Pre-registration and pre-payment are required - Give us a call at (812)200-3300 (or stop by the shop) to register and secure your spot!

DECEMBER 2023

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DECK THE HALLS WITH UKULELE

Saturday, December 16th 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm ET

Come and celebrate some holiday cheer with us in our “Deck the Halls with Ukulele” holiday-themed ukulele workshop! In this workshop, we’ll be exploring some of your holiday favorites ukulele-style! Beginner ukulele players will practice 6 easy ukulele chords, some beginner strumming pattens, and some easy melody-lines using tablature to start strumming, playing, and singing some holiday favorites just in time for the holidays!

Though no experience is necessary, it may be useful to know a few basic chords ahead of time! We will provide all of the music, chord diagrams, tablature, and lyrics you will need for this workshop. Bring your own ukulele (workshop cost is $20) or borrow one from the shop (for an additional $5). Pre-registration and pre-payment are required as space is limited! Contact us at 812-200-3300 to register by phone or stop by the shop to see us!

CAROLING WITH WEED PATCH MUSIC COMPANY & FRIENDS

Friday, December 22nd 2023 3:00pm–5:00pm ET

Join Weed Patch Music Company and Friends for some festive holiday fun as we gather our instruments and take to the town for some caroling fun! Meet us at 3pm at Weed Patch Music Company to jam and learn some songs together - Then we'll head out into the town at 4pm to sing some carols to our friends at the other local businesses! Bring your ukuleles, drums, kazoos, and holiday cheer and join us! All are welcome!

SEPTEMBER 2023

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Healthy voice - Happy Heart: Vocal workshop with Sarah Flint

Friday, September 22nd 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us for another great Workshop here at Weed Patch Music Company - "Healthy Voice - Happy Heart", a Workshop for Vocal Health and Happiness taught by Sarah Flint of Bloomington, IN! In this workshop, Sarah will help you use your voice to stay healthy, and help you create good vibrations in your life.

From Sarah - "My vocal students have been able to find their true voice, and sing on pitch, with confidence. But there are benefits to singing beyond the way things sound. Those vibrations can build health, clear sinuses, and just plain feel good."

Workshop will be held in our shop from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on Friday, September 22nd, cost is just $25, and registration is required. Contact us at (812)200-3300 to register for this fun event!

AUGUST 2023

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Cajon & Djembe workshop for beginner’s with julian douglas

Saturday, August 12th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us for our Cajon & Djembe Workshop for beginners taught by Julian Douglas! Julian brings more than 25 years of experience playing and teaching world percussion. He is a Remo Health Rhythms trained facilitator and a recipient of the Indiana Arts Commission On-Ramp Fellowship. Julian’s influences include traditions from the African diaspora, Asia, and the Middle East. His approach to music centers on the creative process and authentic expression. At this workshop, Julian will be teaching some great beginner techniques to get you started on your percussion journey!

Space is limited to only 10 participants and pre-payment and pre-registration are required! Workshop cost is only $25 for the hour-long workshop! Cajons and Djembes will be available, or bring your own! Contact us today to register and secure you spot – weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com or 812.200.3300

 

Beginner mountain dulcimer workshop with kara barnard

Friday, August 25th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us on Friday, August 25th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Weed Patch Music Company for a Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Workshop with National Champion Kara Barnard! Kara will be teaching you everything you need to know to get started playing this fun and easy to learn instrument!

Never played a string instrument? NO PROBLEM!
Can't read music? NOT AN ISSUE!
Don't have your own dulcimer? WE CAN LOAN YOU ONE!

Space is limited to only 10 participants and registration is required! Contact us at Weed Patch Music Company at (812)200-3300 to reserve your spot! Cost for this hour-long workshop is only $25 (additional $5 to rent a dulcimer for the workshop hour). Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn from the best!

JULY 2023

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PRactical Music Theory Workshop for Beginners

Friday, July 28th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Hey all you music nerds! Come and join us at Weed Patch Music Company on Friday, July 28th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm for a Beginner's Workshop discussing Practical Music Theory - only $20!

We'll be covering just the theory that you need to know to become a better player!

Learn basic music concepts like:
- What is a key?
- What notes go in a chord?
- What is a scale and how do I find one?
- How do I know what chords to play?

And, get a basic understanding of the following:
- What is the Circle of Fifths?
- What is the Nashville Number System?

Contact us at Weed Patch Music Company at (812)200-3300 to register for this Workshop! Space is limited and workshop cost is $20! See you there!

 

Beginner’s Fiddle Workshop with Audrey jo williams

Saturday, July 29th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for a Beginner's Fiddle Workshop for Adult Beginners with instructor Audrey Jo Williams!! Cost for this hour-long workshop is $25 - space is limited and registration is required! Contact us at (812)200-3300 to register!

This Introduction to Fiddle Workshop is intended for adult beginners. No experience is necessary, though this workshop will be good for complete beginners through early violin students. Instruction will focus on many beginner concepts including instrument care and maintenance, how to hold the instrument (bow and violin), tuning, proper use of your right hand (and how to use the bow), and the basics of beginning to use your left hand by learning some basic techniques and scales. By the end of this workshop, you'll be playing your very first fiddle tune!

JUNE 2023

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Blues Ukulele Workshop for beginners

Friday, June 23rd 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

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 10 participants and registration is required, so contact us to register today!
Get in touch - 1(812)200-3300 or weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com

MAY 2023

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Harmonica basics workshop with allie jean burbrink

Saturday, May 13th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for this Beginner’s Workshop on Harmonica Basics with Allie Jean Burbrink! Workshop cost is $25 for the hour-long workshop. Participants must also have their own Key of C Diatonic Harmonica for this Workshop. We recommend the Bluesband, Big River, Marine Band, Blues Harp, or Special 20 Harmonicas available for purchase at Weed Patch Music Company!

The tiny and portable harmonica has been a staple of folk, country, blues, and rock music for over a century and we’re excited to help you get started playing! Allie will be here to teach you everything you need to know to get started including the basics of the instrument, fundamentals of accompaniment for multi-instrumentalists, breath support, and developing tricks and techniques to get clear and crisp notes from your harmonica.

 

Bluegrass & Old-Time Jamming Workshop

Friday, May 16th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for this Bluegrass and Old Time Jamming Workshop taught by Allie Jean Burbrink that will help you improve your skills at playing with other musicians! All bluegrass instruments are welcome and no jamming experience is necessary! Participants should be able to tune their instrument (electronic tuning devices are welcome) and change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and Basses should know which notes work with which chords). Workshop cost is $25 and participants should bring their own bluegrass/old time instrument to play! Registration is required as space is limited, so contact us to secure your spot - (812)200-3300!

APRIL 2023

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Sing & Play Family Jam with allie Jean Burbrink

Saturday, April 8th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for this FUN KID-FOCUSED WORKSHOP! Allie Jean Burbrink will be joining us to share some simple chords, songs, and techniques for sharing music with your own little one. Using just 3-4 simple chords, parents can start singing, playing, and teaching their kiddos to sing and play along with them. This workshop is great for parents and young children aged 2 to 7 years - younger participants will have a variety of percussion instruments and will enjoy moving to the music while older kids will get to learn to play some songs, too! Participating parents will receive a copy of a variety of songs from Allie’s SING & PLAY ALL DAY KID’S SONGBOOK AND COLORING BOOK and we will all have fun singing and playing music together!

WORKSHOP COST IS $25/ADULT. Bring your own instrument OR Borrow one from the shop for an additional $5. Workshop is FREE FOR KIDS 12 AND UNDER with adult supervision (1 adult per 2 children, please). Parent participants will receive a copy of a variety of songs from Allie’s SING & PLAY ALL DAY KID’S SONGBOOK AND COLORING BOOK!

Allie Jean is a musician, teacher, and mom. Her first solo record, a folk/children’s album called SING & PLAY ALL DAY, will be out in March! Whether performing, teaching, or playing with her son, Allie is enthusiastic and encouraging. She believes making music is something everyone can learn to do!

 

Fiddle Foundations workshop for intermediate-level beginners

Friday, April 28th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for this Fiddle Foundations Workshop with Carolyn Dutton! Workshop cost is $25 and pre-registration and pre-payment are required.

Contact us at (812)200-3300 to register as space is limited!

Participants should be comfortable with playing the G, D, and A Major Scales in order to attend this workshop. Any past participants of our Complete Beginner’s Violin & Fiddle Workshop are welcome to attend! In this workshop, you will learn techniques to improve your playing, bowing exercises for fiddlers, intros and outros for common fiddle tunes, learning double-stops, and hints on how to practice! We will even have you playing a beginner fiddle tune by the end of the workshop!

Classically trained violinist, Carolyn Dutton, has spent over 30 years playing violin and fiddle in a variety of genres including classical, celtic, gypsy, jazz, folk, bluegrass, old time, and more. In addition to touring internationally, she also performed as the on-stage violinist in the Tony-award winning Grapes of Wrath. Carolyn enjoys teaching violin and fiddle in every style possible and playing regularly with her western swing and jazz groups here in Brown County, Indiana.

MARCH 2023

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Rhythm Guitar workshop for bluegrass & Old Time Music

Saturday, March 11th 2023 5:30pm–6:30pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for this great introduction to playing Rhythm Guitar for Bluegrass and Old Time Music taught by Allie Jean Burbrink of Columbus, Indiana. At this workshop, Allie will help you learn the basics of back-up rhythm guitar including the commonly used alternating bass/chord rhythm, some embellishments and bass walks to spice up your playing, and some tips and techniques to get you ready to join in on any jam session or picking situation in no time!

This workshop is open to beginner to intermediate level guitar players. Space is limited to only 9 people so pre-registration and pre-payment of $25/person are required. Contact us at Weed Patch Music Company to reserve your spot - (812)200-3300!

FEBRUARY 2023

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Introduction to world percussion

Saturday, February 4, 2023 4:30pm–5:30pm ET

Join us for our Introduction to World Percussion and Rhythm Workshop with Julian Douglas! Julian brings more than 25 years of experience playing and teaching world percussion. He is a Remo Health Rhythms trained facilitator and a recipient of the Indiana Arts Commission On-Ramp Fellowship. Julian’s influences include traditions from the African diaspora, Asia, and the Middle East. His approach to music centers on the creative process and authentic expression.

At this Introduction to World Percussion and Rhythm Workshop, Julian will be providing an information on traditional vocabulary, instrumental technique, the theory of rhythm, and helping students learn how to express themselves through world percussion instruments. Whether the goal is to enhance your rhythmic skills and vocabulary or to take up or deepen a personal creative practice, there will be something for everyone in the workshop.

Space is limited to only 10 participants and pre-payment and pre-registration are required! Workshop cost is only $25 for the hour-long workshop! Contact us today to register and secure you spot – weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com or 812.200.3300.

complete beginner’s ukulele workshop

Friday, February 10, 4:30pm–5:30pm

The easy to learn and fun to play ukulele is the perfect first instrument for all ages! In our Complete Beginner's Ukulele 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!!!

Pre-registration and Pre-payment of $20 per person is required as space is limited to only 10 participants! You don't even need your own ukulele - just borrow a uke from us for an additional $5! Give us a call at (812)200-3300 to register and pay by phone!!

Uncle Willie's Heart Rhythms Workshop featuring Musical Washboard, Spoons, and More

Sunday, February 19 4:30pm–5:30PM

Join us for this super-fun KID FRIENDLY workshop! Uncle Willie (aka Bill Bailey) is known for his skills with idiophonic instruments, including the Musical Washboard, Musical Spoons, and other unique percussion instruments! Join us to learn to express yourself on these unique instruments and jam along together!

Workshop cost is $25/adult. Kids 12 and under are FREE with adult supervision (1 adult per 2 children, please!). Pre-registration and pre-payment are required as space is limited. Contact us today to register - (812)200-3300!

complete beginner’s Mandolin workshop

Friday, February 24, 4:30pm–5:30pm

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for a Mandolin Workshop for the Complete Beginner! Absolutely no experience is necessary for this workshop - you don’t even need your own mandolin (just borrow one from us for an additional $5)! We’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started playing, including proper hand technique, beginner chords and scales, and your very first song!

Space is limited to only 9 people so be sure to contact us for pre-registration and pre-payment of $20/person - (812)200-3300!

JANUARY 2023

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Beginner's Native American Flute Workshop

Sunday, January 8, 2023 4:30pm–6pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for a Beginner's Native American Flute Workshop with Douglas Thunderhorse of Thunder Horse Flutes !

Participants must have their own Key of A 6-hole Native American Flute to participate in the workshop. The cost for the workshop is FREE WITH PURCHASE of any Thunder Horse Key of A flute. We highly recommend the Brown County Backpacker or Little Bear Flutes which cost only $89+tax. For folks who already have a Key of A flute from a different builder, workshop cost will be $20.

Pre-registration and Pre-payment are required for the Flute Workshop. Contact us at Weed Patch Music Company to purchase your flute and/or register for this great workshop! You can reach us by phone at 812-200-3300 or by email at weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com

Beginner banjo workshop

Friday, January 13 5pm–6pm

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, banjo setup, 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!

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

Introduction to Violin and Fiddle Workshop for Adult Beginners

Saturday January 21, 4:30–5:30

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for an Introduction to Violin and Fiddle Workshop for Adult Beginners with instructor Audrey Jo Williams!!

Audrey Jo Williams is a professional musician who began her studies on double bass, cello, and violin and has over 10 years of experience teaching students of all skill levels, from adults to high school students to young children just starting out. Her students have won and placed in national competitions, gotten into the prestigious IU String Academy at the Jacobs School of Music as well as gotten into the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. Audrey has taught strings at a variety of Elementary and Intermediate Schools and has performed as Principal Bassist in the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.

This Introduction to Violin and Fiddle Workshop is intended for adult beginners. No experience is necessary, though this workshop will be good for complete beginners through early violin students. This workshop will focus on many beginner concepts including instrument care and maintenance, how to hold the instrument (bow and violin), tuning, proper use of your right hand (and how to use the bow), and the basics of beginning to use your left hand by learning some basic techniques and scales. This workshop will include techniques that can apply for both beginner violin and fiddle students.

Brown county ukulele festival

Friday–Sunday, January 20–22

The Brown County Ukulele Festival is here...and we are so excited! Can't wait to see some happy, smiling, familiar faces this weekend! To celebrate, we will be holding a drawing for two FREE Kala Ukuleles Elvis Ukes on Saturday evening! Any purchase on Friday, January 20th or Saturday, January 21st enters you to win! Two winners will be drawn on Saturday at 6:30pm from our booth at the Brown County Ukulele Festival at the Brown County Inn ! Winnners can pick up their ukulele from our booth on Saturday directly following the drawing OR anytime between 10am and 5pm on Sunday, January 22nd.

beginner clawhammer banjo workshop

Friday, January 27, 4:30pm–5:30pm

This banjo workshop will focus on beginner old-time banjo skills, with an emphasis on perfecting the foundation of playing clawhammer banjo - the "bum-ditty" strum. You 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!

DECEMBER 2022

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Holiday caroling with Weed patch & friends

Thursday, December 22, 2022 3pm–7pm ET

Join the jolly little Weed Patch elves as we gather our instruments and take to the town for some festive holiday caroling! Meet us at 3pm at Weed Patch Music Company to jam and learn some songs together, then we'll head out into the town at 4pm to sing some carols to our friends at the other local businesses! Bring your ukuleles, drums, kazoos, and holiday cheer and join us!

OCTOBER 2022

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4th friday art walk - meet luthier douglas thunder horse

Friday, October 28, 2022 4pm–7pm ET

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company on Friday, October 28th for a Luthier Discussion, Demonstration, and Beginner's Native American Flute Workshop with Douglas Thunder Horse of Thunder Horse Flutes! Douglas will be discussing and demonstrating a variety of his flutes at our shop from 4pm to 5:30pm with a Beginner's Flute Workshop to follow from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

Participants must have their own Key of A 6-hole Native American Flute to participate in the workshop. The cost for the workshop is FREE WITH PURCHASE of any Thunder Horse Key of A flute. We highly recommend the Brown County Backpacker or Little Bear Flutes which cost only $89+tax. For folks who already have a Key of A flute from a different builder, workshop cost will be $20.

Pre-registration and Pre-payment are required for the Flute Workshop. Contact us at Weed Patch Music Company to purchase your flute and/or register for this great workshop! You can reach us by phone at 812-200-3300 or by email at weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com

Douglas Thunder Horse is a multi–national award-winning performer, recording artist, and flute builder. As an adopted Apache, he learned his craft from an elder who taught flute making. Each instrument that Douglas makes has been handcrafted and inspired by the flutes of the First People, bringing to life the spirit of the wood. Douglas spends his days' building, recording, and teaching at his studio in Greensburg, Indiana.