We offer two options depending on your skill and comfort level! They each meet at the First Church Dedham, at 670 High Street, in the Parish House (the low building). There is a parking lot behind the Church, off of Bullard Street. These are drop-in groups, and no tuition is charged, but a donation at the Jam is gratefully accepted!
Beginner JamsThe Slow Jam will meet on the second Monday of the month from 7:00pm-9:00pm. This is for novice players - or those who want to start learning Bluegrass - or for shy people. We offer a Bluegrass Slow Jam where we slowly play through simple traditional Bluegrass songs, offering guidance and encouragement as we go. We make this the safest possible place to get comfortable playing with others. Players of all levels are welcome and we take special care to provide guidance for beginners and casual musicians. We are all-acoustic, and all are welcome.
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There is no upfront charge to join a jam, but we accept donations at each jam.
You can also support DSM here. Located at 670 High Street in the Parish Hall auditorium. |
Intermediate Jams
More advanced players can join the 4th Sunday of the month 7:00pm-9:00pm for our Intermediate Bluegrass Jam.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no Intermediate Jam on 11/24/24; the next Jam will be on 12/22/24.
With a number of our Slow Jammers learning and playing songs in regular tempo, we started this Intermediate Bluegrass Jam. It is intended for players who:
PLEASE NOTE: There is no Intermediate Jam on 11/24/24; the next Jam will be on 12/22/24.
With a number of our Slow Jammers learning and playing songs in regular tempo, we started this Intermediate Bluegrass Jam. It is intended for players who:
- Are ready for MORE Bluegrass enjoyment.
- Know a half dozen (or more!!!) favorite Bluegrass songs or fiddle tunes.
- Can play those songs by heart (no notes) and (mostly) up to speed.
- Want to learn more complicated tunes and/or techniques from fellow musicians.
At the Intermediate Jams we expect that you will
- Learn to play instrumental breaks on selected bluegrass songs or fiddle tunes.
- Pick up simpler bluegrass songs by ear or by watching the guitar chord changes.
- Bring and play traditional Bluegrass songs . . . not blues . . . nor rock . . . nor even Dylan.