Group Classes, Gatherings and Special Events

Sound Bath & Restorative Yoga

Every Monday 7PM

Call 828-456-4880 to preregister

or follow the link below

Please Join us for an evening of relaxation as Jake plays the crystal singing bowls and other soothing sounds to help release the tension of modern life. Immerse yourself in a Healing Sound Bath and with gentle movement. Presented by Jake Gilmore.

Guests are invited to bring yoga mats, blankets and pillows to enhance their comfort.  Chairs are available. 

$15 per person

Location : Stone Cottage Music School

Folkmoot Friendship Center,

Room A6 

112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC

African Drumming Class

 Month of September

Call 828-456-4880 to preregister

Join teacher, Cary Kamperschroer as he teaches authentic techniques he learned while spending time in Guinea, West Africa to study the music of the Susu people. 

Drums will be provided

This is a progressive class and participants need to be available for all 4 sessions.

September 6,13,20,27. 

Cost: please come prepared to give a donation

Location : Stone Cottage Music School

Folkmoot Friendship Center,

Room A6 

112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC

Community Ukulele Gathering - Jam

$5 donation suggested

Register by calling 828-456-4880 

Location : Stone Cottage Music School

Folkmoot Friendship Center,

Room A6 

112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC

We are creating a Ukulele Gathering!
Experience the fun of playing Ukulele with others!

Your host, Mollie, will lead the community in a Ukulele Jam.
Bring your tablet and or share one while you are there.

 We will use songs from the Petey Mack Song Book

https://peteymack2.weebly.com/arrangements.html 

Bring your ukulele ( and one to share).
You can borrow one if you don't have one to bring.
Call 828-456-4880 if you need a uke or with any questions.

Ages 12 and up - All abilities are welcome

New session coming soon!

African Drumming series offered on Wednesday 5:30 PM

Call 828-456-4880 to preregister

Cost for class is $20

or 

2 for $30 with "bring a friend discount 

African Drumming

5:30 PM

Djembe drumming
Ages 12 and up

Basic techniques on djembe drum 

Introduction to names and meanings of traditional African tunes and some basic rhythms

Excellent for coordination and memory

Drums provided

Sound Bath w/ Singing bowls for the whole family

5:30 - Second Mondays of the month

Call 828-456-4880 to preregister

 No worries about the extra wiggles!

A time for parents to bring the kids to join with other families and not worry about those little extra wiggles. Bring coloring books or plushies for the kids and enjoy some reflective time with the whole family while experiencing the singing bowls and other restorative vibrations live in the room.

Please Join us for an evening of relaxation as Jake plays the crystal singing bowls and other soothing sounds to help release the tension of modern life. Immerse yourself in a Healing Sound Bath and Music Meditation with gentle movement. Presented by Jake Gilmore and others as the weeks continue.

Guests are invited to bring yoga mats, blankets and pillows to enhance their comfort.  Chairs are available. 

$15 per adult/ $5 per child 

Location : Stone Cottage Music School

Folkmoot Friendship Center,

Room A6 

112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC

Special Event!

August 6, 2023 6-8 PM

Embodied Awareness & Mindful Flow Immersion

To practice embodiment is to embrace an experience fully.

Join SPARK Wellness life coach Jake Gilmore along with 500-hour certified Yoga & Self-development guide Amber Kleid for a 2-hour immersive that will reawaken your senses.  

Embodied Awareness & Mindful Flow Immersion

They are so excited to help you reset and recreate curiosity about what might feel like everyday occurrences and yet, they hold so much beauty and profound rawness when a closer look is provided!

Expect a gentle yoga flow with live music, yummy treats, conversation, and exploratory practices + journaling that will allow you to search beneath the surface and embody your own special connections to the space around you.

Don't miss out on this chance for a deeper connection to your inner and outer worlds. Book soon as space is limited! 

$45 per person

Location : Stone Cottage Music School

Folkmoot Friendship Center,

Room A6 

112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC

March 15, 2023, 7 PM

Immerse yourself in a Healing Sound Bath and Music Meditation with the Shruti Nadis musical duo and special guest, Jake Gilmore.

$20 per person
or
$30 for 2 (bring a friend).
Register by calling 828-456-4880

Location : Stone Cottage Music School

Folkmoot Friendship Center,

Room A6 

112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC

 You will hear an improvisation of multiple instruments from various traditions and some played in non-traditional ways. You will hear a Shruti Box, Ukulele, Djembe, woodblocks, shakers, singing bowls, varieties of chimes, bells, cymbals and gongs, and an assortment of hand drums and percussion woven into a fabric of sound.

March 18, 2023, 11 AM

Saxophone Masterclass

Horn line Style and soloing

Top 40- R&B- Motown

Join us as Dylan Hannan, one of our School's Saxophone teachers presents a Masterclass on horn line style and soloing in top 40 - R&B & Motown.  He'll teach about the tone, style and interpretation of horn lines, section playing and improvising to famous songs of composers like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, KC and The Sunshine Band, etc.  

Dylan attended the University of Central Florida, earning his degree in Jazz Studies. He also pursued a private study in theory/composition on piano, and learned to double on Clarinet and Flute. Dylan performed with many tremendous jazz artists during this time such as John Alred, Veronica Swift, Dave Liebman, and Emmet Cohen. As a performing artist, Dylan has played in many musical idioms, including Rock, R&B, Salsa, Reggae, and Jazz. In 2016, Dylan opened for trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval in a salsa band. In 2017, Dylan was invited to the SeaWorld Saxophone Quartet. After graduation, Dylan formed his own jazz trio, started two original music projects, and performed frequently with the Orlando Jazz Orchestra, and the Space Coast Symphony. After Covid, Dylan received a call for the Glenn Miller Orchestra and officially joined the band for their next two tours, performing in 18 states and 4 Canadian provinces. Dylan appears on their newest album which is set to release in 2023, his 7th appearance on record. 

As an educator, Dylan has taught everything from private students to entire woodwind sections as a marching band tech. His students have found success in All-State & All-County bands. Dylan has taught 6 All-County saxophonists, an All-County jazz bassist, 2 All-State Saxophonists, and one student who went on to make the NAfME All-National Jazz Band. Three of Dylan’s former students are currently studying music at the collegiate level.

Wednesdays

Ongoing

Jazz/ Blues/ Rock Improvisation

7 PM Instruction Time

once a week

$15 per session

minimum 5 students

This multi level/ multi instrument class will cover some Jazz , Blues and Rock standards with instruction on how to approach improvising your own original solo. Basic knowledge of your instrument needed.

Thursdays

New Series begins March 16

Adult Ukulele Class

12:30-1:25

6 weeks, 55 minute class, once a weekCost is $90 for the series/ auto pay at $15 each week.

Call to Register 828-456-4880.

Learn the basics of how to play the ukulele with Mollie. Have fun by joining others while you learn the basics of playing ukulele. This six week course will cover basic chords and strumming patterns to apply to the popular songs you will learn.

Student to provide instrument.  

Limited number of ukes available to borrow, call for info.

Gatherings

See "Special Events" for listings of open Gatherings on various instruments

Uke Gathering 1st and 3rd Saturdays 1 PM

Gathering musicians together with like interests and goals in order to foster community and inspire each other.  If you would like to lead or participate in a gathering, let us know! 

Flute 

Trumpet 

Saxophone 

French horn 

Ukulele

Banjo

Song Writer's

Drum

Native American Flute

Coming Soon

Students can choose Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, trumpet ,trombone or any other traditional school band instrument.

Designed for those who have never played a wind instrument, or would like to relearn after having taking a long break.

Students should provide their own instruments by the second week. Instruments are available for rental.

Wednesdays

New series begins May 3

$20 first class is trial class to see if you like it before committing to the series.

African Drumming

5:30 PM

Djembe drumming

6 weeks, 75 minute classes, once a week.

$90
Ages 12 and up

Basic techniques on djembe drum 

Introduction to names and meanings of traditional African tunes and some basic rhythms

Excellent for coordination and memory

Drums provided