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. …

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!

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. …

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 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.

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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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.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and playing Jazz. We'll meet once a week at my home in our finished basement to get together to play and work on Jazz standards from the Real Book and any other tunes that members would like to try. We will set up in my finished basement. I play tenor sax. I do have a mobile Yamaha key board for use but that's about it for equipment. Also, I have the iBreal app to use for rhythm accompaniment with the Real Book. I don't have much in the way of li …

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 …

This is a group for anyone with intermediate to advance skills in performing violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, woodwinds and brass instruments, in the interest of reading, rehearsing and performing Chamber music of any time period.

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 …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

This group’s purpose is to organize regular acoustic jam sessions in a supportive and friendly environment. This is not an open mic. As I see it, the purpose of an open mic is for an individual to prepare a 15-20 min performance and present it to an audience. In contrast, the purpose of this group is to offer the individual, novice to advanced, an opportunity to play with others in a relaxed group environment. Come and listen, play or sing. There are beginners who have only been playing a few mo …

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and would-be writers -- are welcome! We meet once a month in one of Fairfax County Public Libraries. We do not collect any dues. New comers are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings and participate.