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Programs for Ages 55+
Ukulele, Drum Kit & More
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
Learn 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 tunes! 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 or Mountain Music.
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
Thursdays, time tba | October 1 - November 19
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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 each week and also work with practice pads while learning simple patterns, grooves and fills that make it possible to play music quickly and enjoyably. All materials are provided for class, at-home practice kits are available for rent. 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.​​
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, 10-11:30am | September 27 - November 16
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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 - $20 drop-in rate suggested or $75/5-class punchcard
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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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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.​
Prerequisite
None!
Rate
$135 for the series, or $45 drop-in.
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Date / Time
Fridays, 6:00–8:00pm | January 2026
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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.
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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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Solo Guitar, again!
So popular, we're bringing it back in March.
This two hour workshop is 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, March 13, 10am - 12pm
Saturday, March 14, 10am - 12pm​​
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Location
Teton Music School
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