Adult Group Classes
“I’ve always wanted to learn to play...”
At Queen Bee, our teachers help you achieve your musical goals in a relaxed and fun environment. Group classes introduce you to new skills and new friends, without being cost prohibitive.
Classes meet weekly for 55 or 75 minutes in four sessions each year:
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Winter Session, 2026: January 5 - March 14
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Spring Session, 2026: March 23 - May 22
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Summer Session, 2026: June 23 - July 29
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Fall Session, 2026: September 14 - November 20
Each class is also be livestreamed and recorded for individuals who are not able to attend in person.
Summer Session Classes - Registration is Open!
Each summer, we offer a limited session of classes to keep folks strumming in between adventuring. Our full offering of classes will return during the Fall Session in September.
Bass Gauntlet: Country-Blues-Latin
with Josh Martin
Tuesdays, 7-7:55pm, June 23-July 28. $130.
Explore different genres and learn the role that the bass plays in each. You'll find similarities and differences and while increasing your bass prowess.
Bluegrass Guitar
with Josh Martin
Tuesdays, 7-7:55pm, June 23-July 28. $130.
Back by popular demand, Josh Martin breaks down the classic licks, tricks and tips for guitar players in bluegrass. You'll learn flat-picking techniques for playing melodies and improvisation, as well as the role as an accompanist.
Bowed Harmonies
with Karina Wilson
Wednesdays, 6-6:55pm, June 23-July 28. $130.
Got a bow? This class explores building multiple parts in traditional music for bowed instruments–violin, viola, cello or bass. You'll learn a variety of songs from traditional music genres along the way.
Jazz Improvisation
with Zeke Kyoku
Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, June 23-July 28. $146.
Work on your improv chops! Open to all players who want to get their reps in, Zeke Kyoku will lead this jam-style class through common chord progressions to give students ample time to work on their soloing skills with tips and tricks along the way.
Intro to Ukulele
with Lindsay Taylor
Wednesdays, 7-7:55pm, June 24-July 29. $130.
If you're curious about the ukulele, join this class! Designed for beginning students who have never played the instrument before, we'll break down simple chord shapes while singing familiar songs.
Music Theory: Understanding the Circle of Fifths
with Zeke Kyoku
Tuesdays, 6-6:55pm, June 23-July 28. $130.
Demystify the Circle of Fifths, a musical organization tool. Learn how scales, chords, and modes are all connected to one another through the lens of music theory.
Old Time String Band Ensemble
with Brian Nelson and Eric Carlson
Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, June 23-July 28. $146.
This class learns traditional fiddle tunes commonly played at Queen Bee's Old Time Jam. The melodies are taught by ear, but materials are provided at the end of class. Open to fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and bass players.
Songs of Summer for Levels 1-2
with Brian Nelson and Lindsay Taylor
Tuesdays, 6-6:55pm, June 23-July 28. $130.
Open to all instruments who have taken a Level 1 or 2 class, or are comfortable strumming G, D, A, C, and Am chords.
Songs of Summer for Levels 2-3
with Ry Mohon and Lindsay Taylor
Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, June 23-July 28. $146.
Open to all instruments who have taken a Level 2 or 3 class, or are comfortable strumming G, D, A, C, E, F, Am, Em, Dm chords.
Songs of Summer for Intermediate Players
with Brian Nelson and Ry Mohon
Wednesdays, 7-8:15pm, June 24-July 29. $146.
Open to all instruments who have taken a Level 3 or higher class, or are comfortable strumming both open and closed chord shapes. This class will also work on playing melodies and improvisation through pentatonic scales.
Strum Like a Drummer
with Brian Nelson
Wednesdays, 6-6:55pm, June 24-July 29. $130.
Every jam is improved by the presence of strong rhythm players! Improve your sense of time, expand your ability to embellish strum patterns, and build your rhythmic vocabulary, no matter the instrument you strum. This class is perfect for students of all levels who are looking to improve their rhythmic abilities.
Which Class Is Right for You?
At Queen Bee, we offer classes for complete beginners through intermediate students, on a variety of instruments.
Beginning Instrument Classes
Level 1: This class is perfect for students who have never played an instrument before.
Level 2: If you already know 2-3 chords on your instrument, this is the class for you.
Levels 3+: Check the pre-requisites for these levels–each instrument will vary!
Ensembles
Ensemble classes bring folks playing different instruments to learn to play together as a group. Classes are generally open to guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, piano players, ukulele, and vocalists. If you play a wind instrument, please contact us to give you a better idea on which class might fit you the best. Ensemble classes are generally open to intermediate players, or students who have taken a Level 4 & More class.
Specialty Classes
Specialty classes are open to any instrument, similar to Ensemble classes, but generally focus on a specific topic, like music theory or the repertoire of a specific band or songwriter. However, the focus is more on skill and knowledge development rather than learning how to play in a band. Specialty classes are generally open to intermediate players, or students who have taken a Level 4 & More class.
