
Foundations of Music Theory for Singers & Musicians with Cary Fridley
Build a strong foundation in music theory through an interactive four-week workshop for singers and instrumentalists. Learn to read sheet music with confidence and better understand the songs you play.
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Learn a cappella singing through guided voice training, provided sheet music, and group rehearsal led by expert instructors. No experience is needed, and the repertoire spans fun, easy-to-learn musical styles.

Learn a cappella singing through guided voice training, provided sheet music, and group rehearsal led by expert instructors. No experience is needed, and the repertoire spans fun, easy-to-learn musical styles.
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A practical sound-therapy workshop with Joy Bush focused on bringing calming vibrations into daily life. Learn simple at-home techniques and routines for nervous-system soothing, relaxation, and personal self-care in an intimate studio setting.

A practical sound-therapy workshop with Joy Bush focused on bringing calming vibrations into daily life. Learn simple at-home techniques and routines for nervous-system soothing, relaxation, and personal self-care in an intimate studio setting.
A practical sound-therapy workshop with Joy Bush focused on bringing calming vibrations into daily life. Learn simple at-home techniques and routines for nervous-system soothing, relaxation, and personal self-care in an intimate studio setting.

Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.

Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.

Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.

Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.

Build foundational rhythm skills in a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drums and rhythmic concepts. No experience is needed, and participants can reserve a drum or bring their own.

Build foundational rhythm skills in a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drums and rhythmic concepts. No experience is needed, and participants can reserve a drum or bring their own.
Build foundational rhythm skills in a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drums and rhythmic concepts. No experience is needed, and participants can reserve a drum or bring their own.

A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.

A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.

Hands-on drumming introduces foundational rhythms and beats in a welcoming, participatory workshop. Shared drums are available, making this an accessible activity for beginners and families of all ages.

Hands-on drumming introduces foundational rhythms and beats in a welcoming, participatory workshop. Shared drums are available, making this an accessible activity for beginners and families of all ages.
Hands-on drumming introduces foundational rhythms and beats in a welcoming, participatory workshop. Shared drums are available, making this an accessible activity for beginners and families of all ages.

Learn to play the Native American flute in a relaxed, hands-on playshop, with no musical experience required. Explore the instrument’s gentle, hypnotic sound and make music in a welcoming setting.

Learn to play the Native American flute in a relaxed, hands-on playshop, with no musical experience required. Explore the instrument’s gentle, hypnotic sound and make music in a welcoming setting.
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Explore rhythmic note values, subdivisions, accents, rests, and hand patterns in a hands-on percussion workshop. Practice call and response, world drum beats, time signatures, and playing along to music; no experience is needed.

Explore rhythmic note values, subdivisions, accents, rests, and hand patterns in a hands-on percussion workshop. Practice call and response, world drum beats, time signatures, and playing along to music; no experience is needed.
Explore rhythmic note values, subdivisions, accents, rests, and hand patterns in a hands-on percussion workshop. Practice call and response, world drum beats, time signatures, and playing along to music; no experience is needed.

Develop lyric and melody ideas in a nurturing, collaborative songwriting workshop designed for beginners and writers exploring a new creative medium. Practice starting songs, embracing beginner’s mind, and quieting the inner critic.

Develop lyric and melody ideas in a nurturing, collaborative songwriting workshop designed for beginners and writers exploring a new creative medium. Practice starting songs, embracing beginner’s mind, and quieting the inner critic.
Develop lyric and melody ideas in a nurturing, collaborative songwriting workshop designed for beginners and writers exploring a new creative medium. Practice starting songs, embracing beginner’s mind, and quieting the inner critic.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.

Explore the history and working spaces of a celebrated summer music camp, meet the people behind its programs, and ask questions during an adult-focused, behind-the-scenes community visit.

Explore the history and working spaces of a celebrated summer music camp, meet the people behind its programs, and ask questions during an adult-focused, behind-the-scenes community visit.
Explore the history and working spaces of a celebrated summer music camp, meet the people behind its programs, and ask questions during an adult-focused, behind-the-scenes community visit.

Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.

Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.
Hands-on sketching session built around sketchbook practice, drawing fundamentals, and low-pressure experimentation. A community-focused afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists for shared prompts and supportive feedback.

Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and natural landscapes while learning photography fundamentals, with attention to capturing light, composition, and the details of the surrounding scenery.

Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and natural landscapes while learning photography fundamentals, with attention to capturing light, composition, and the details of the surrounding scenery.
Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and natural landscapes while learning photography fundamentals, with attention to capturing light, composition, and the details of the surrounding scenery.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.
Experiential voice work invites participants to move beneath everyday noise, release inhibition, and reconnect with authentic self-expression. A reflective workshop centered on presence, vocal exploration, and personal growth.
Experiential voice work invites participants to move beneath everyday noise, release inhibition, and reconnect with authentic self-expression. A reflective workshop centered on presence, vocal exploration, and personal growth.
Experiential voice work invites participants to move beneath everyday noise, release inhibition, and reconnect with authentic self-expression. A reflective workshop centered on presence, vocal exploration, and personal growth.

A relaxed group class explores Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes across fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, cello, and bass. Practice melodies, accompaniment, and communal jamming in Bluegrass, Old Time, blues, and ragtime traditions.

A relaxed group class explores Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes across fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, cello, and bass. Practice melodies, accompaniment, and communal jamming in Bluegrass, Old Time, blues, and ragtime traditions.
A relaxed group class explores Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes across fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, cello, and bass. Practice melodies, accompaniment, and communal jamming in Bluegrass, Old Time, blues, and ragtime traditions.

Explore the history and repeating-line structure of pantoums, then draft original poems in a guided writing session. Writers of all experience levels share work and exchange supportive feedback.

Explore the history and repeating-line structure of pantoums, then draft original poems in a guided writing session. Writers of all experience levels share work and exchange supportive feedback.
Explore the history and repeating-line structure of pantoums, then draft original poems in a guided writing session. Writers of all experience levels share work and exchange supportive feedback.

Playful, sacred voicework practices invite vocal connection, confidence, and safe self-expression. After guided exercises, share a song or other creative work onstage with supportive encouragement from the group.

Playful, sacred voicework practices invite vocal connection, confidence, and safe self-expression. After guided exercises, share a song or other creative work onstage with supportive encouragement from the group.
Playful, sacred voicework practices invite vocal connection, confidence, and safe self-expression. After guided exercises, share a song or other creative work onstage with supportive encouragement from the group.
