APRIL TO OCTOBER - 4TH FRIDAY ART WALKS

We are very excited to be participating in Brown County’s Fourth Friday Art Walks this season! Art Walks in Brown occur every April through October from 4pm to 7pm and include a variety of special exhibits, music, make and take activities, demonstrations, and food and wine! As part of the Art Walk this year, Weed Patch Music Company hopes to be able to highlight the ways in which Indiana musical instrument builders create their art. With over a dozen Indiana instrument builders in a variety of instruments represented in our shop, there is plenty of art to see!

In conjunction with the Art Walk Events this season, we will be featuring different luthiers or local musicians each week! Take the opportunity to meet different instrument builders, check out how musical instruments are made, participate in beginner workshops, listen to some local music, and grab yourself a cup of locally roasted coffee from Sidetrack Coffee at their cart in front of our shop!

Check out our list of events below and we’ll look forward to seeing you on the 4th Friday of every month from April to October from 4pm to 7pm!

MARCH 2022

Complete Beginner’s Mandolin Workshop

Saturday, March 19th - 5pm to 6pm

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for a Mandolin Workshop for the Complete Beginner! Absolutely no experience is necessary for this workshop - you don’t even need your own mandolin (just borrow one from us for an additional $5)! We’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started playing, including proper hand technique, beginner chords and scales, and your very first song! Space is limited to only 8 people so be sure to contact us soon for pre-registration and pre-payment! Face coverings will be required for all participants during the workshop so that all who would like to will be able to attend.

MARCH 2022

Fingerstyle Ukulele Basics Workshop

Saturday, March 5th - 5pm to 6pm

Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for a Fingerstyle Ukulele Basics Workshop! In this workshop, we will focus on basic fingerpicking skills that allow us to accentuate the melodic lines of a song rather than just strumming our chords. We will be focusing on 4 different styles fingerpicking for the ukulele and utilizing 4 unique songs for our practice! If you are a beginner or intermediate ukulele player that is looking to diversify your ukulele style, then this might be the workshop for you!

Our Fingerstyle Ukulele Basics Workshop will be held at our shop on Saturday, March 5th from 5pm to 6pm. The cost for this hour-long workshop is $20 and pre-registration and pre-payment are required. We will be requiring face coverings for all during the workshop. Give us a call at (812)200-3300 to register today as space is limited!

FEBRUARY 2022

Ukulele Strums and Strokes Workshop

Saturday, February 26th - 5pm to 6pm

Come and join us for our Beginner to Intermediate Level Ukulele Strums and Strokes Workshop! We’ll be focusing on a variety of strumming patterns and techniques to use to vary your playing. With this workshop, you’ll be taking home 8 different beginner strumming patterns, 4 intermediate level strumming patterns and techniques, and examples of 4 to 6 songs to use to put these things into practice!

Give us a call at (812)200-3300 to register for this Workshop! Space is limited to only 8 participants and pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Face coverings are required for all during the workshop.

FEBRUARY 2022

Clawhammer Banjo Basics for Beginners

Saturday, February 19th - 5pm to 6pm

Join us for our Upcoming Clawhammer Banjo Basics Workshop on Saturday, February 19th from 5pm to 6pm!

Our Clawhammer Banjo Basics Workshop will focus on beginner old-time banjo skills, with an emphasis on perfecting the foundation of playing clawhammer banjo - the "bum-ditty" strum. You will also learn how to get started using your left hand by learning a basic melody and your first 3 chords. Participants will learn the basics and be given exercises and tips for continued exploration and education.

This workshop is for the complete beginner (you don't even need to own your own banjo - just borrow one from our shop for an additional $5). Workshop cost is only $20, pre-registration and pre-payment are required, and space is limited to only 8 participants, so be sure to call today to register - (812)200-3300!

Face coverings will be required in our shop for this workshop. Thanks for your understanding!

JANUARY 2022

Beginner’s Bluegrass Banjo Workshop

Saturday, January 22nd - 5pm to 6pm

If you've ever been curious about playing the banjo, now is your chance to try it out! Our Beginner Banjo Workshop is made for the complete beginner - No experience necessary! Only $20! Bring your own banjo, OR borrow one from our shop for an additional $5! We will cover a brief history of the banjo, banjo setup, and some basic rolls, patterns, and techniques for your right hand using your first three chords!

Space is limited to only 8 participants and pre-registration and pre-payment are required! Face coverings will be required during the workshop. Thanks for your understanding!

To register, contact us at: weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com OR (812)200-3300!

JANUARY 2022

Complete Beginner’s Ukulele Workshop

Saturday, January 8th - 5pm to 6pm

Did you get a new ukulele for Christmas and now you need to learn how to play it? Then come join us for our Complete Beginner's Ukulele Workshop!

The easy to learn and fun to play ukulele is the perfect first instrument for all ages or the perfect extra accompaniment for singing along with friends and family!

In our Beginner Workshop you'll learn all the basics of the uke, including the following: tuning, beginner chords, scales, learning how to improvise, and how to play almost every song in the world with only 4 chords!!! You don't even need your own ukulele to join in on the fun - just borrow one from us!

Pre-registration and Pre-payment of $20 per person are required for this workshop as space is limited to only 8 participants! You don't even need your own ukulele - just borrow a uke from us for an additional $5! For the health and safety of all participants, face coverings will be required for the duration of this workshop. Stop by or call us to register and pay by phone today at (812)200-3300!!

DECEMBER 2021

Holiday Music Jam for Beginners

Saturday, December 11th - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Have you always wanted to increase your comfortability playing with other musicians but don't know where to start? Are you filled with holiday spirit and don't know what to do with it? Then you should join us for our Christmas Music Jam for Beginners! In this hour-long workshop we will help you learn how to improvise along with other musicians without fear and anxiety! Chords, scales, tablature, and licks will be provided for 4 different holiday songs! Beginner-level players of Ukulele, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, and Dulcimer are invited to attend! Pre-registration and Pre-payment of $20 per person are required for this workshop as space is limited to only 10 participants! For the health and safety of all participants, FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED for this workshop. Happy Holidays!

UPCOMING EVENTS - WINTER 2021 AND SPRING 2022

Check our our Upcoming Events at Weed Patch Music Company!

We’ll be hosting several great beginner Workshops here at the shop between December 2021 and March of 2022! If you’ve ever been interested in learning a new instrument or improving your skills, now is a great time to try it out! Contact us at weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com or (812)200-3300 to register for any of our Upcoming Workshops or to find out more information! Space is limited to only 8-10 participants per workshop, pre-registration and pre-payment are required, and face coverings will be required for all of our Workshops this season!

MARCH 2021

Clawhammer Banjo Basics for Beginners

Saturday March 20th - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Join us for our Upcoming Clawhammer Banjo Basics Workshop on Saturday, March 20th from 5pm to 6pm!

Our Clawhammer Banjo Basics Workshop will focus on beginner old-time banjo skills, with an emphasis on perfecting the foundation of playing clawhammer banjo - the "bum-ditty" strum. We will also learn how to get started using your left hand by learning a basic melody and your first 3 chords. Participants will learn the basics and be given exercises and tips for continued exploration and education.

This workshop is for the complete beginner (you don't even need to own your own banjo - just borrow one from our shop for an additional $5). Workshop cost is only $20, pre-registration and pre-payment are required, and space is limited to only 8 participants, so be sure to call today to register - (812)200-3300!

Face coverings will be required in our shop at all times and we will be observing social distancing guidelines and sanitizing procedures to ensure the health and safety of all participants. Thanks for your understanding and for your commitment to keep Brown County healthy and safe!

MARCH 2021

Chord Melody Style Workshop for Ukulele

Saturday, March 6th - 5pm to 6pm

Join us for this Intermediate-Level Ukulele Workshop for uke players who are looking to try something new!

Chord Melody is the perfect way to test the waters in solo-fingerstyle ukulele playing! This method of ukulele playing combines picking the melody with the strumming and chords to create a more complex and interesting ukulele arrangement!

Space is limited to 8 participants and pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Contact us at (812)200-3300 to register today!

Face coverings will be required in our shop at all times and we will be observing social distancing guidelines and sanitizing procedures to ensure the health and safety of all participants. Thanks for your understanding and for your commitment to keep Brown County healthy and safe!

FEBRUARY 2021

Acoustic Guitar Workshop for Beginners

Saturday, February 20th - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Our Acoustic Guitar Workshop will focus on guitar skills for the complete beginner! We will be learning tuning, proper right hand position and how to use a pick, left hand position and placement on the neck, how to read tablature and chord diagrams, your first scale, and your first three chords! And, you'll get to learn your first song with a fun rhythm pattern!

If you've ever thought about learning to play guitar, now is your chance! No experience necessary - You don't even need your own guitar (Just borrow one from the shop for an additional $5)!! Space is limited to 8 participants and pre-registration and pre-payment are required! Face coverings will be required during the workshop and at all times while visiting our store! Thanks for your understanding!

To register, contact us at: weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com OR (812)200-3300

FEBRUARY 2021

Beginner Banjo Workshop

Saturday, February 6th - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

If you've ever been curious about playing the banjo, now is your chance to try it out!

Our Beginner Banjo Workshop is made for the complete beginner - No experience necessary! Only $20! Bring your own banjo, OR borrow one from our shop for an additional $5! We will cover a brief history of the banjo, the parts of your instrument, and some basic rolls, patterns, and techniques for your right hand using your first three chords! Space is limited to only 8 participants and pre-registration and pre-payment are required! Face coverings will be required during the workshop and at all times while visiting our store! Thanks for your understanding!

To register, contact us at: weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com OR (812)200-3300

JANUARY 2021

Complete Beginner’s Ukulele Workshop

Saturday, January 23rd - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Shake off those winter blues and learn to play a new instrument!!!
The easy to learn and fun to play ukulele is the perfect first instrument for all ages or the perfect extra accompaniment for singing along with friends and family!

In our Beginner Workshop you'll learn all the basics of the uke, including the following: tuning, beginner chords, scales, learning how to improvise, and how to play almost every song in the world with only 4 chords!!! You don't even need your own ukulele to join in on the fun - just borrow one from us!

Pre-registration and Pre-payment of $20 per person are required for this workshop as space is limited to only 8 participants! You don't even need your own ukulele - just borrow a uke from us for an additional $5! For the health and safety of all participants, face coverings will be required at all times inside our shop. Stop by or call us to register and pay by phone today at (812)200-3300!

UPCOMING 2021 EVENTS

Check out the Events we have scheduled for the first part of 2021! Stay tuned for additional workshops, luthier talks, performances, and more throughout the year!

For the foreseeable future, face coverings will be required for all events at Weed Patch Music Company. We will be observing social distancing guidelines and encouraging the use of hand sanitizer and sanitizing surfaces regularly. Thanks for your support and for helping to keep us all healthy, safe, and still having fun during these trying times.

DECEMBER 2020

Christmas Music Jam for Beginners

Saturday, February 20th - 5pm to 6pm

Have you always wanted to increase your comfortability playing with other musicians but don't know where to start? Are you filled with holiday spirit and don't know what to do with it? Then you should join us for our Christmas Music Jam for Beginners!

In this hour-long workshop we will help you learn how to improvise along with other musicians without fear and anxiety! Chords, scales, tablature, and licks will be provided for 4 different holiday songs! Beginner-level players of Ukulele, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, and Dulcimer are invited to attend!

Pre-registration and Pre-payment of $20 per person are required for this workshop as space is limited to only 10 participants! For the health and safety of all participants, face coverings will be required at all times inside our shop. Happy Holidays!

COMING SOON THIS SUMMER!

Weed Patch PeeWee Players Preschool Music Program

Postponed until July! Stay tuned for updates!

The Weed Patch PeeWee Players is a program for 2 to 5 year olds that focuses on introducing your preschooler to different musical instruments while making music and learning fun! Classes focus on singing, moving, and playing, while getting an introduction to various rhythmic and melodic instruments.

The PeeWee Players operates in a series of 5-class sessions. Each class within the session will be completely unique and involve all new songs and focus on different instruments or playing styles each week. The PeeWee Players Music Program is modeled after the popular Kindermusic and Music Together programs and provides developmentally appropriate music classes for your preschooler to learn basic music skills in an interactive and fun environment. Our classes begin with a hands-on introduction to all of the instruments used in the PeeWee's program and progress through the basics of rhythm and keeping the beat while incorporating singing, dancing, and movement activities to keep your kiddos engaged!

Our full 5-week session is only $75! Classes occur weekly on Thursdays (hopefully beginning on Thursday, July 2nd) from 5pm to 6pm. Registration and Pre-Payment are required. Class size is limited to 8 participants and spaces fill quickly, so give us a call today to get registered!

FEBRUARY 2020

Blues Ukulele Workshop - “Uke Got The Blues”

Saturday, February 22nd - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Are you ready to try something different with your ukulele playing?  Enhance your ukulele skills as you have fun learning to play the Blues!

In this beginner to intermediate level ukulele workshop, you will learn the 12-bar blues structure, basic blues rhythm and strumming patterns, some simple riffs and solos featuring the minor pentatonic scale, incorporating right-hand techniques with hammer-ons and pull-offs, and the classic blues turnaround!

Cost for the hour-long workshop is $20. Space is limited to 8 participants and registration is required, so contact us to register today!

FEBRUARY 2020

Complete Beginner’s Ukulele Workshop

Saturday, February 8th - 4pm to 5pm

The easy to learn and fun to play ukulele is the perfect first instrument for all ages or the perfect extra accompaniment for singing along with friends and family!

In our Beginner Workshop you'll learn all the basics of the uke, including the following: tuning, beginner chords, scales, learning how to improvise, and how to play almost every song in the world with only 4 chords!!! You don't even need your own ukulele to join in on the fun - just borrow one from us! Space is limited to only 8 participants, so contact us to register today!!!!

JANUARY 2020

Bluegrass Banjo for Beginner’s Workshop

Saturday, January 25th - 4pm to 5pm

If you’ve ever been curious about learning to play the banjo, now is your chance to try it out!

Our Beginner Banjo Workshop is made for the complete beginner - No experience necessary! Only $20! Bring your own banjo, OR borrow one from our shop for an additional $5! We will cover a brief history of the banjo, the parts of your instrument, and some basic rolls, patterns, and techniques for your right hand using your first three chords!

Space is limited to only 8 participants so contact us to register today!

You can reach us at: weedpatchmusiccompany@gmail.com OR (812)200-3300