New jersey’s folk tradition, play on.

Based in Passaic County, we incorporate a wide range of musical styles from the global diaspora, learning from primary sources. We strive to continue oral traditions of music in New Jersey’s folk tradition.

The Passaic River School of Folk Music offers a unique style of musical education, access to instruments, and rehearsal space in the Northern NJ area. 

Joseph plays and teaches guitar, banjo, harmonica, autoharp, mandolin, and trombone.

Our teachers

Alyssa plays and teaches fiddle, mandolin and autoharp.

Do you play folk music and want to share it with others? Join our mission to build the NJ folk tradition!

Check out our ensemble, the paterson silk sox

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