We play and teach traditional styles of music in New Jersey.

We offer access to instruments, a rehearsal space in Northern NJ, and unique style of musical education, specializing in:

  • Traditional banjo

  • Old time, and blues guitar

  • Mandolin

  • American style fiddle

  • Autoharp (Carter Style)

  • Harmonica

Additionally, we offer performances for students to experience new styles of music, specifically old-time string band music and ragtime.

technical specifications

traditional banjo

  • Clawhammer/Frailing

  • 3 Finger

  • “Seeger” Style 

  • Early Jazz

old time + blues guitar

  • Pick and Drag

  • Parlor Style

  • 3 Finger Blues

  • Carter Style

  • American

  • Italian

  • Parlor Style

mandolin

Violin / Fiddle

  • Traditional American style fiddle

  • Square/barn dance Parlor style

Autoharp

  • Carter style

  • Tongue blocking

Harmonica

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