This group is for rock musicians of all skill levels interestedin jamming once a month at Bach2Rock in Bethesda. We focus on classic rock, including Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Allman Brothers, Dire Straits, LIT, to name a few. We especially need drummers, singers, keyboard, and bass musicians. Generally we meet at 5 PM on a weeknight for a few warm up cocktails and play from 6-8.

The Soul Kitchen is an amazing community of independent artists, writers, musicians, producers, and singers who have banned together to push the limits of their creative spirit. Throughout the year The Soul Kitchen plays host to new and returning artists. Through a series of interactive workshops. In this groove gumbo you will find a diverse group of artists including age, gender, race, genre and culture. The DC Workshops will be part of a monthly series featuring different exercises in songwrit …

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to the finest musicians performing at some of the most elegant venues this city has to offer. The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene! We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz connoisseurs. …

The electric blues jam is open to all. It takes place at NOVA Music Center at 8963 Center St, Manassas. You will find absolute beginners playing with pro level musicians. All forms of BLUES are welcome. This group is all about getting musicians of all skill levels together in a non-rehearsed open forum. The atmosphere is friendly, low key, and open to all levels of singers and musicians. We rotate performers so everyone can participate. Note: - Even if you only know one song bring it to the jam. …

Levine Jam Nights are for music enthusiasts of any level who are interested in getting together for an evening of education and music. Some of our events are jam sessions for blues and rock musicians, while others focus on classical/acoustic styles. Some events are family-friendly, while others are geared more for adult musicians. Enjoy an evening with other local musicians while improving your skills with our fantastic instructors from the Levine School of Music!

We are a group of visual artists, writers, poets, musicians and other creative types who get together to exchange ideas, motivate one another in our artistic endeavors, and most importantly have fun.

We are now meeting in a different location.  Our regular meeting place will be unavailable for a few months while it is under renovation.  Please be sure to log in and get the new address when you RSVP. Get together with fellow folk fans and help us raise the roof twice a month! IF YOU KNOW FOLK MUSIC, SING IT LOUD AND PROUD AND/OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!!! We take turns selecting a song for the group to sing and play (passing's OK). Most of our songs come from the Rise Up …

Learning to play acoustic guitar? You don't have to be a pro to make great music... come jam with us! We're a group of beginner/intermediate guitarists getting together to play in the U Street/Columbia Heights/ Dupont area. Music selection is up to the group but varies from simple bluegrass to blues to popular acoustic (think "country roads!"). Percussionists, singers, harmonica, oboe... all unplugged musicians welcome! Meetings will be ad hoc in the winter, but in the summer we're planning a …

Friendly get-togethers to play music, sing, drum, and learn.  Musicians, singers, professionals, amateurs, beginners, all musical levels and all kinds of instruments welcome. We have informal/casual gatherings where you can enjoy playing music and singing with other members, can meet friendly people, and get inspired by others.  Every meeting is a different combination! All musical levels, including beginners, are welcome, so long as you enjoy it!  Bring extra instruments if you have them.

This group is for the musician, writer, painter, dancer, sculptor, scientist, photographer, inventor, or any other creative and intuitive person, who is forever curious and always willing to learn and grow.  With this group, I hope the various creative individuals of all walks of life, can come together as a community and have an outlet for their down time. A place where you can chat and socialize with other people who create and have passion for what they do.

Yes, everybody can play something... but do you know why? Can you take the melody / harmony apart? And put it back together again? I want to know more about rock, blues and metal music theory (scales, triads, the geometry of the fretboard, improvisation, etc.) and I'm willing to put the time in. Looking for a few good men and women who want to learn something or contribute something to their fellow musicians. Everyone walks away with something new. Everyone walks away happy... maybe eve …

This group is for writers, artists and musicians to come together to share their work. The idea of the group is to foster growth and creativity. The aim is to provide a comfortable environment for feedback and ideas. I started this group to find other creative people to share with. Look forward to meeting you all.

This group is for musicians/singers/songwriters interested in sharing their work with other like-minded folks and receiving honest, constructive feedback. The group will meet once a month to share songs and discuss the craft of songwriting.

THE I AM SHELLY BELL EXPERIENCE Welcome to the I Am Shelly Bell Experience. The fact that you landed on this page means you should become one of the "Bad Muthaflockers." It means you only flock to the most genuine, artsy, fun, confident building, inspiring experiences you can find! Who are we? We provide the community with meaningful interactions including poetry events, community causes, adventures, and group gatherings. We are dedicated to bridging the gaps between art and technology by findin …

Welcome to the premier Singers & Songwriters Circle based in Washington, D.C.! Connect with fellow singers, songwriters, performers, composers, lyricists, instrumentalists, and other creative musicians. You will inspire, and be inspired by, the sheer presence of such original and supportive artists. During a monthly get-together, you will have the opportunity to play examples of your work; we will then explore and discuss relevant issues and ideas of creativity, performance, collaboration, m …

This is a group dedicated to musicians with day jobs. If you work, but also play music, used to play music, or want to play music again, this group is for you. We can talk about how you fit music into your busy work-dominated schedule. Maybe you'll find other people to play with here. Maybe we can help you put together a corporate band! Let's see what happens.

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Hello all music lovers. I was in a marching band (snare and bass) years ago, however I had to stop playing because I was on the football team. I recently came across some real cool marching and drumline videos and felt it would be really fun to be apart of something like that again. I may be a little rusty after almost 20 something years away, but I imagine it wouldn't take it long to come back. If you like the idea, let discuss it. Where is it written that only high school and college students …

We are in the process of developing a sitcom that we are producing for a major network. We are not at liberty to discuss the network for legal reasons. We are putting together artists to develop songs for the shows episodes. We will be discussing the show topics and we need the participants to then create music around that topic. Each artist will submit up to 3 songs and we will select the best ones for the show. You will be required to sign Non-Disclosure agreements. The music chosen will be fe …

The Songwriters Association of Washington of which I am a member is a long established Association that provides educational opportunities, open mics, networking, song circles, seminars, a monthly songwriters Toolbox session and other interesting activities. I am establishing this meetup to help unaffiliated songwriters join and find out more about activities.

Meet performers (singers and musicians) who are into Bollywood Music! The main goal of this meetup group is to have live jam sessions with musicians and singers.

Description are for sheep. This group defies all description...um, except for the whole emphasis on punk rock and fans of punk rock. But hey, emo and indie types can come hang out too. As long as they promise not to blog about us behind our backs...or get all weepy eyed.

The DC Classical Chamber Music Players' Meetup group is a collection of classical musicians interested in playing chamber music for fun. While good music is the goal, the emphasis here is on fun and enjoyment! As of 1/29/12, we have 204 members, covering 14+ different instruments, at varying skill levels. All musicians of all instruments, at all skill levels except beginner, are welcome to join. There's no obligation to play at any given gathering, but you might quickly find yourself tempted to …

We are a low-stress and laid back reading orchestra that meets two Wednesdays each month. We're comprised of musicians of a variety of musical backgrounds and playing levels (intermediate or above). We enjoy reading through pieces together in a low-stress and supportive environment. We are a new, but growing group and look forward to adding more members! We are extremely lucky to have at the helm of our ship an accomplished Julliard-trained conductor who was asst. conductor for 4 years at the Ba …

Friendly, all-skill-level adult pianist group. Play something you are working on for others. Discuss practice methods, goals, pieces you want to tackle, and nuances of piano-playing. Listen to their comments on your playing, and offer yours on theirs. No teacher will be here (at least at first), just other pianists who usually play for themselves at home. Take a risk and hear what other pianists think about your playing. Meetings held near Burke, VA

DC is home to The Old Guard & The United States Army Band. The Old Guard is the official escort to the President of the United States and they perform in thousands of ceremonies and special events throughout the year. The United States Army Band is the official band for most diplomatic and state functions in the nation's capital. They perform musical honors during arrival ceremonies at The White House for foreign heads of state, diplomats and high-ranking military officers. The United States Arm …

Like lectures, indie authors, indie movies, indie music, and other intellectual activities? Looking for others who have the same interests or want to try something new? Join The Culture Club! No artistic skill required - just an interest in indie culture and having fun. Attendance policy: We have a different organizer for every Meetup event. To contact the organizer of the event you are interested in attending, please look for "Who's Organizing?" at the top of the event page and contact the orga …

Rock, Folk, Blues, Pop, Jazz, and sometimes Country! This group thrives on the energy of the live performance of singer-songwriters, classic bands, and up and coming musicians. We often patronize venues without reserve seating; 9:30 Club, Birchmere, Rams Head Live, Jammin Java and the lawns at Wolf Trap, Merriweather Post, and Jiffy Jube Live. Didn't buy an advance ticket online, that means you didn't get ripped off on the service charge. Need a night out with nice people? Sign up last minute an …