The Philadelphia Folksong Society offers a variety of Music Lessons for all ages and skill levels. If you do not see the instrument or music you’re looking for, please CONTACT US and let us know!

HARMONICA:

This Fall the Philadelphia Folksong Society’s Seth Holzman Harmonica Classes are back at PFS for Summer 2017!

The following classes will begin Monday night, September 25, 2017 and run for 8 weeks through Monday November  13, 2017.

Beginner’s Harmonica for Adults (ages 13 and above):

Seth Holzman, B. Music, Syracuse University, Performing Musician

Monday’s 6:30pm-7:45pm

Learn to play simple traditional folk songs and elementary blues on one of America’s most popular, portable instruments – the harmonica!  Basic techniques such as bending, trilling, tongue-blocking, vibrato, and wah-wah will be covered.  Individual attention will be given to each student.  No musical background is required.  Bring a 10-hole diatonic key of C major harmonica (such as the Hohner Special 20, Hohner Marine Band Model 1896, or equivalent) to the first class.  Required text may be purchased for $8.00 from the instructor the first night.  (Optional: bring a tape recorder, a digital recorder, or some other recording device if you wish to record the classes.)

Member Registration $85

Non-Member Registration $95 

Blues Harmonica 1: 

 Seth Holzman, B. Music, Syracuse University, Performing Musician

Monday’s 8:00pm-9:15pm

Let’s continue our work with the harmonica and focus on the Blues.  The harmonica’s unique sound is integral to the distinctiveness of many great blues bands.  Learn some techniques and styles of background and lead playing.  We will work on songs by Slim Harpo (“Something Inside Me,” “Raining In My Heart”), Little Walter (“Last Night,” “Hoochie Coochie Man”), Sonny Terry (“Bring It On Home To Me”), etc.  Bring a 10-hole diatonic key of C-major harmonica such as the Hohner Special 20, Hohner Marine Band Model 1896, or equivalent, to first class.  Required text may be purchased for $8.00 from the instructor the first night.  (Optional: bring a digital recorder or some other recording device.)  (Note: This class is for people who have taken Harmonica For Beginners or others who have acquired similar skills and knowledge and have Seth’s permission to take the class.)

Member Registration $85

Non-Member Registration $95 

About the instructor:

Seth Holzman, (BA Music, Syracuse University) has been playing harmonica since 1965, teaching harmonica since 1975, and has performed with Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, Ronnie Earl, Roomful of Blues, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, and many others. Seth was inspired to play by (and eventually studied with) the great blues harmonica player Sonny Terry. He is a caring and thoughtful instructor who teaches the techniques and musical knowledge he wishes he had known when he began his own studies. Seth currently performs in the greater Philadelphia area with Stevie and The Bluecasters and Dr. Ben’s Backbone Blues Trio, and occasionally other bands.  For any further questions about the courses, contact Seth at 610-724-3168 or email him at zepharpo@aol.com.

Seth currently performs in the greater Philadelphia area with Stevie and The Bluescasters and Dr. Ben’s Backbone Blues Trio, and occasionally other bands.”

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70’s Music

The following class will begin Tuesday night, September 26, 2017 and run for 8 weeks through Tuesday,  November  13, 2017. **No class 10/10 or 10/31**

Highs in the Low 70s: Music 1970-74

David Heitler-Klevans, Performing Musician

Tuesday‘s 7:00-8:30pm

The music and politics/history of the early 1970s can be seen as a continuation of the ’60s in many ways, and also as a move in a new direction. We will explore the music of this period, both the popular and the important (often not the same thing), including rock, singer-songwriter, jazz fusion, funk, Motown, classical/concert music and many more genres. We will generally cover a year per class, including connections with the historical events and popular culture of the times. David will bring his guitar and sing some of the songs in class.

Non-Member Registration $69

$5 Material Fee

Max Capacity: 12

About the Instructor:

David Heitler-Klevans is a full-time performing musician with Two of a Kind (children’s/family music) and Acoustic Blender (alternative folk). He has also taught music to adults and children for over 30 years.

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Ukulele:

We are so excited to welcome Carol Sandler to our PFS teaching staff for 2017!

The following classes will begin Thursday night, October 12, 2017 and run for 4 weeks through Thursday November  9, 2017 (No class 11/2).

This Fall the Philadelphia Folksong Society is offering:

Beginner’s Ukulele:

Carol Sandler

Thursdays 7:00pm – 8:15pm

Ukulele is fun to learn and play. Learn the names of the strings, how to tune the instrument, chords and different strumming patterns. Incorporate chords by playing different songs. All sizes of ukulele (soprano, concert or tenor) are welcome.

Member Registration $49

Non-Member Registration $59 

The following classes will begin Saturday morning, October 14, 2017 and run for 4 weeks through November 18th (no class 10/28 or 11/4).

This Fall the Philadelphia Folksong Society is offering:

Ukulele: Beyond the Basics

Carol Sandler

Saturdays 10:00am – 11:15am

Ukulele is fun to learn and play, but difficult to master. Carol will be teaching a series of four master classes (available as a series or individual classes of your choosing) on the following dates:

All sizes of ukulele (soprano, concert or tenor – but not baritone) are welcome. Please note these classes are for players comfortable with a few chords on the ukulele and tuning. This is not for players brand new to the instrument.

PLEASE NOTE: Individual Class Registrations can only be accomplished one at a time. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you need any additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to phone the PFS office at 215.247.1300!

Member Registration $49

Non-Member Registration $59 

About the instructor:

Carol Sandler has been teaching ukulele for several years in private and group classes and has taught workshops for different organizations. In addition to ukulele, she also teaches piano, violin, fiddle and recorder.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR UKULELE!