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The Treble Makers | Take your first steps to making music!
My group, the Treble Makers has gone through several iterations throught out the years. And I'm incredibly proud to share it's final form. In Treble Makers How did the Treble Maker's come to be? The Treble Makers began as a flute ensemble, I never really thought about it developing into anything further until I picked the same music that the Guitar Ensemble was performing. At the time it was the start of all the ensembles at Melody Mart so the one participant in Junior Jam, a
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Open House 2026 is here!
For 70 years, Melody Mart has been more than a place to buy instruments.
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May at Melody Mart: Events, Music, and a Special Open House! 🎉
Spring has officially sprung, and so has our calendar! This month, Melody Mart is bursting with fun—and we want YOU to be part of it. Whether you're a regular around the shop or a first-time visitor, there's something exciting waiting for you. 📅 Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss 🎸 Junior Jam Band May 1st & 15th @ 7 PM Junior Jam is the perfect group for musicians who are just starting to play with others! Open to anyone who can read music and play some scales, this ens
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Ukulele Vibe Social: An Intentional Ukulele Space
Our Ukulele Vibe Social is where music meets connection! This community hour is designed to celebrate the joy of learning and playing the...
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Recital Prep & Presentation Class: Perform with Confidence, Poise, and Joy!
Develop confidence, stage presence, and performance skills with Recital Prep & Presentation—helping musicians perform with poise and joy!
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Why We Avoid "Beginner," "Intermediate," and "Advanced" Classifications in Our Group Events and Ensembles
We often get asked what level a student needs to be involved in our group programming or ensembles-- It usually comes to a "well it depends and we can't really define the group because it is a mixed skill-level ensemble" and usually some form of back and forth until we land on the "Come Check it out!" So we were chatting and decided we need to make an online guide for our Melody Mart's Group Program. Some Background on Musical Skill Classification In music education, skill cl
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Open Mic Night: Your Stage, Your Moment
I always, always recommend students, musicians, and performers to attend as many performing events as they can; because it is one of the best things you can do for yourself as a musician. To me, this is an extension to of one of our other programs. Anyways, Open Mic nights at Melody Mart are low-pressure events for students of Melody Mart and our community where developing artists can experiment with new material, receive constructive feedback, and connect with fellow musicia
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Music Theory Game Time: A Competitive yet Educational Group Program
Music Theory Game Time transforms learning music theory into an engaging experience by reimagining classic games
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Bucket Drumming: Awesome Drummers ONLY
Bucket Drumming turns everyday objects into musical instruments. We host classes twice a month
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The Benefits of Group Music Classes
When you first enter a music program, it can feel overwhelming. You have private lessons, band, jazz, masterclasses-- even kazoo jam. There's so many options out there and it seems repetitive to sign up to a group and private lessons but like anything else, skill building requires a multidisciplinary approach. We are here to give you some reasons on why group classes are a crucial addition to private lessons!
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