Music is not a visual art. Survival Guitar is a method of playing that relies on listening and improvisation to help everyone play with more confidence and to create interesting and appropriate parts in a group setting. This meetup is an informal group class that will cover many aspects of ensemble playing--from tuning to theory, solo & rhythm playing, arranging, etiquette, and whatever other directions the group may want to explore. We will build a musical toolbox and fill it with all kinds of …

We host CHAMBER JAMS!!! the manifesto: We love classical music. We love playing classical music. We love listening to classical music. We are tired of the elitist and inaccessible nature of the classical world. We believe that there are many that would enjoy classical music if they could access it in a setting that is comfortable for them. We believe classical musicians should be allowed to perform in a setting that is more casual - where the audience is allowed to have a drink, eat a scone, lau …

Are you a fan of jazz music (or other niche genres) or  just curious to know what it's all about and why we "jazzers" are so dedicated to the art (or somewhere in between?)? If so, join us as we explore the great music and more that Portland has to offer. I had originally created this meetup to bring out what I (perhaps mistakenly) considered a lost generation of jazz listeners -- namely, my peers in their late 30's through mid 40's -- but have decided to leave my emotional baggage behind :-) an …

Portland Piano Players is a group for people who would like to: Meet other piano players Share the pieces you’re working on Learn from others Don't worry about how good you are. There's no competition here. All levels of ability are welcome, from beginners on up. Do you freeze up in front of an audience? This is a way to get used to playing for others in a casual, supportive setting. All styles of music are welcome -- classical, jazz, pop, whatever you play, we want to hear it. We meet ab …

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:  I'm not a musician or a singer.  I'm not a songwriter.  And I don't know squat about music theory.  I'm just an average individual with a passion for good music such as "Classic" rock n' roll". THE NATURE OF THE GROUP AND MY VISION:  Initially, this group will continue fairly much as it was created by our last Organizer.  But I want to take it further.  My goal is to eventually offer creative events that go beyond listening and dancing, though certainly those will continue. …

Actors, writers, directors, composers, film buffs, etc! This group is intended for anyone interested in filmmaking, and more specifically anyone interested in networking in the Portland film community. The meetups will be held at restaurants or bars and have a happy hour atmosphere where people can network and talk about their projects or offer services that others might need.

Discover your inner creative self, or deepen your relationship with this part of you, through collaborative play, brief and approachable mindfulness practices, and a playful approach to creativity. Get back to the childlike joy of artmaking without the need to make something "good." You will be surprised and amazed at what flows out of your being when you set aside beliefs about who is an "artist" and who is not. We are all artists creating our own lives!

While we started out as a freelance writers group, we are now an inclusive creative community, who count amongst our midst a teacher, dancers, graphic artists, tech writers, actors and various hypenations, including writers with contract jobs. Our group meets approximately every three week for happy hour and dinner/munchies. Discussions range from chatting about what we're working on or not, new freelance opportunities (local or otherwise), our oh-so-crazy working life tales, to just spending ti …

I am pretty new to guitar, having started playing in September, 2010. I am looking to see if there are any advanced or intermediate guitarists who would be interested in leading sessions that are focused on the intermediate and advanced guitarists. There is also a need for hosts for the sessions of beginners. Please email Chris if you are interested. I have found that as a beginner, the meetups where the beginners play together suit me best. I have heard from other beginners that they enjoy the …

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

My wife and I are veterans of the Big Bands. We are dedicated to preserving Big Bands and the music of Frank Sinatra. We starting this group to share opportunities to listen to live Big Band music in the Pacific Northwest. You might even want to find events where you can dance to a real, live Big Band!!

Are you looking for a place to play flute with other adult flute enjoyers in Vancouver, Washington? The Vancouver Flute Club was started about 15 years ago by Matt Doran, a noted composer and flutist. We meet monthly for a casual 2 hour session of playing flute ensembles, chatting, and socializing. Members have a range of playing abilities, but at a minimum you need to be able to read music comfortably. We do not ordinarily play publicly....this is just for our own enjoyment. No cost to particip …

Do you know what it means to miss *eating in* New Orleans? This meet up is for anyone who wants to celebrate the food culture of the Crescent City right here in Portland. Depending on the interest of members, I envision future meet ups to include: Creole & Cajun dinner parties with wine pairings at a nominal charge per person Potluck dinners Outings to Cajun/Creole restaurants around PDX Notices about Louisiana musicians performing in town/performances by local artists who play NOLA jazz

This is a group for those who take songwriting seriously and also like to turn it up to 11 :-) We are musicians, we are producers, we are critics... we have to since we do it all ourselves! We are about getting together in person and off stage to share our new music, our processes, our frustrations, and our victories with each other. We listen and critique each others' music. We put shows together with each other's bands. We find people to write with and work with. We share some of the stories.. …

If you love the Blues, then you've found a home. Whether it's acoustic Blues in the Delta or Piedmont style or electric blues Chicago style, this jam is for you! Come meet-up, and jam with your guitar, bass, drums, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, sax, ukelele, and/or voice. All levels of playing ability are welcomed. A basic understanding of the 8 bar or 12 bar blues is all that's required.

Mystical Adventure to Explore and Empower Shamanic Sounds was created to offer assistances in your awakening, healing, and empowerment to embrace, empower, and celebrate your own authenticity and creativity together in a safe and supportive environment. Through the use of sounds, music, movements, writing, creative expressions, drumming/shamanic journeys, and ceremonies, we discover and develop our inner gifts and awareness to share with the world. Each month on (or about) a full moon night, we …

This is a group of poetry lovers that meets monthly to share poems. Some of us are poets, and some are not. We started with an emphasis on mystical poetry, and then yielded to the suggestion that poetry is inherently mystical. The format is informal: We each bring a few poems, by ourselves or others, and take turns reading to the group. Sometimes we choose seasonal themes, but all poems are welcome and appreciated. When we can, we bring copies to distribute to the group (usually not more than 5 …

Hey there! I am going to stage a musical in North Portland, and I need... well.. everyone! Actors, singers, dancers, musicians, choreographers, musical directors, stage managers, the works! Anyone that is interested (from being part of the production team to putting up a poster) should join this group. All experience levels welcome-- this group is meant to help people get experience as well as having fun! I have a few shows that I want to do, but I am going to hold off on picking a title until I …

It's fun to get together with a bunch of people and play some fun and lively music. This is a call to pickers of all styles and skill levels to get together and play some good ol' down home bluegrass. So rab your guitar/banjo/fiddle/mandolin/bass/washboard or whatever instrument you enjoy playing or want to learn, dust off the old songbook or be ready to learn some new songs, and get ready to have some fun with great people.