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Workshops & Community Music for Adults
Teton Music School’s adult programs create welcoming entry points into music-making for people at different stages of life and musical experience.
Returning to music? Trying something new? Looking to deepen skills you already have?
We've got you.
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Scholarships are available for all TMS programs.
Songwriting Series
This four-week songwriting workshop series invites you to write songs in community, whether you’re just starting out or already have an active songwriting practice.
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Each workshop focuses on experimenting with techniques and writing in the room, so you’ll leave each session with new material you’ve created that day. TMS’s multi-instrumentalist faculty are on hand to support your ideas and help them take musical shape, even if you don’t play an instrument yourself. Each session is led by a different member of Teton Music School’s songwriting faculty, offering a range of perspectives and approaches.
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You’re invited to share new work at a faculty-backed Open Mic on Friday, February 13 in the Center Commons.
Prerequisite
None!
Rate
$135 for the series, or $45 drop-in.
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Date / Time
Fridays, 6:00–8:00pm
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January 9 – Spark & Generative Momentum with Missy Jo - Learn creative constraints to break habits, spark ideas, and build momentum when inspiration isn’t striking.
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January 16 – Language, Rhythm & Hooks with Molly Moon Thorn: Explore lyric writing through rhythmic language, wordplay, and memorable hooks.
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January 23 – Three Chords & The Truth with Tori Lund: - Work with simple song structures to support emotional honesty across genres.
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January 30 – Feedback & Refinement with Susan Jones: - Practice giving and receiving constructive, generative feedback that helps songs take their next step.
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Location
Teton Music School
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Ukulele Jams
Join us for a series of pay-what-you-can jam sessions!
Welcoming, social opportunities to play music together, these sessions focus specifically on ukulele. Less instructional in nature and more on playing familiar material in community.
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We have a few spare ukes, but bring your own instrument if you have it.
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Questions? Text Susan Jones.
Prerequisite
Ability to play simple chords on the ukulele
Rate
Pay what you can - $15 suggested donation
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Date / Time
Second Sundays, 4:00 - 5:30pm
January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10
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Location
Teton Music School
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Solo Guitar
A two hour workshop for guitarists comfortable with basic "cowboy chords" (C, F, D, G) who want to move beyond strumming. The workshop focuses on chord-melody and solo-guitar techniques to help you accompany yourself, embellish familiar progressions, and treat the guitar as a standalone instrument. The same workshop is offered twice to accommodate different schedules. Led by Nic Quilter.
Prerequisite
Be comfortable playing basic open-position chords (C, F, D, G) and changing between them at a relaxed pace.
Rate
$45
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Date / Time
Friday, February 6, 10am - 12pm
Saturday, February 7, 10am - 12pm​​
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Location
Teton Music School
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Programs for Age 55+
Ukulele, Drum Kit & Songwriting
We believe that creativity, learning, and connection do not have an expiration date!
Our creative aging courses are designed specifically for adults ages 55+ and emphasize creativity, social connection, and confidence-building through music.
All levels of experience and skill are welcome, even absolute beginners.
Registration required. More details below.
Uke55+
8-week Course
Music is for everybody!
This course will introduce the basics of the ukulele and how to play it. Students will learn primary chords and be able to play songs and sing along while playing. Suggest your favorite songs! You will also learn principles of a jam, how to play as a group and the history of the instrument and its popularity. Each participant will be given their own binder, and new pages and resources will be added as the course progresses. Taught by Susan Jones.
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No instrument? No problem! We have ukuleles available on loan for the duration of the course, or you can purchase a uke from our friends at Chesbro Music in Idaho Falls or Mountain Music in Afton.
Prerequisite
Life experience (aka minimum age 55), and a desire to make music with others! A desire to make music with others!
Rate
Pay what you can - $180 suggested contribution for the 8-week course.
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Date / Time
Thursdays, January 29 - March 19, 2026, 11:30am - 1pm
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Location
Teton Music School
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Drum Kit 55+
8-week Course
A welcoming introduction to the drum kit focused on rhythm, coordination, and groove. Participants play on real drum kits eah week and also work with practice pads while learning simple patterns, grooves and fills that make it possible to play music quickly and enjoyably.
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All materials are provided, including sticks and practice pads if needed. Each participant will be given their own binder, and new pages and resources will be added as the course progresses. No prior drumming experience is required.
Taught by Ed Domer. Enrollment is limited to 6 students and the current course is FULL.​​
Prerequisite
Life experience (aka minimum age 55), and a desire to make music with others!
Rate
Pay what you can - $180 suggested contribution for the 8-week course.
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Date / Time
Mondays, January 26 - March 19, 2026, 10-11:30am
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Location
Teton Music School
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POSTPONED
Songwriting 55+
8-week Course
For anyone who enjoys words, storytelling, or creative exploration and is curious about songwriting as a new way to express ideas, memories, or observations! Learn approachable songwriting concepts such as rhythm in language, repetition, and simple song structures, and how these tools help ideas take shape and develop. Work toward a final project to share in a supportive setting.​ No musical background is required.
Taught by Molly Moon Thorn.
Prerequisite
Life experience (aka minimum age 55), and a desire to make music with others!
Rate
Pay what you can - $180 suggested contribution for the 8-week course.
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Date / Time
TBD
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Location
Teton Music School
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Jam55+
Weekly Ensemble
For adults age 55+ who have graduated Uke55 or have beginning/intermediate skill on an instrument, Jam55 meets weekly as a drop-in class, with members playing favorite tunes and performing as a group throughout the community. Not limited to just ukulele, current instrumentation also includes guitar, bass, drums, and accordion. Must have own instrument.
Prerequisite
At least one course of Uke55 or demonstrated proficiency on chosen instrument.
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Rate
Pay what you can - $15 drop-in rate suggested
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Date / Time
Thursdays, 9:45 - 11:15 am
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Location
Teton Music School
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Text Susan Jones to join.
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