Try Playing in a Rock Band

Ever wanted to play in a band, but felt like you weren’t ready yet?
This is a beginner-friendly first step.

This is a low-pressure music meetup for adults who want to try playing with other people in a relaxed, supportive environment. No auditions. No pressure. No need to already be “good enough.”

Each month we learn and play one simple song together as a group. I help assign beginner-friendly parts based on comfort level and instrument, then guide the whole process step by step.

Possible roles include:

rhythm guitar
bass
vocals
percussion
keys
any other instrument you choose to bring

This is a great fit for adults who want a supportive first experience making music with other people, whether you’re brand new, rusty, or just curious what the band experience feels like.
Bring:

any instrument you enjoy
your voice, if you sing

Also available to share:

bass
drums/percussion
microphones
guitar
ukulele
keyboard

This event is especially great for people who've always dreamed of what it would be like to join a band but need a lower-pressure on-ramp first. In the Wandering Bards world, this is where a lot of people get their first taste of what playing together can actually feel like. It also pairs well with my Beginner Guitar & Bass Lessons, as we will be learning the same song in those classes. But you can absolutely attend any one of the classes on their own.

When: The 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:00 PM
Where: Wandering Bards, inside Terra Diamond
Cost: $15 • Venmo, Zelle, or cash

Finding Wandering Bards
Quick heads-up about my studio because this has confused a few people:

Most of my events are currently held inside Terra Diamond, a working warehouse/business owned by a friend of mine. Wandering Bards has a studio space upstairs inside the building. Your Maps app may take you to the back of Terra Diamond, where you’ll see a very large “Terra Diamond” sign. That’s actually the warehouse loading area, not the entrance.

Drive around to the other side of the building. You’ll find a parking lot and the front entrance marked by a much smaller “Terra Diamond” sign.

And yes, from the outside it has a little “Am I definitely in the right place?” energy.

You are. 😄

Come through the front door, head up the staircase on the left, and we’ll be in the second room on your right. There’s a big window, so you should spot us pretty easily.

If you get turned around or aren’t sure you’re in the right place, just text me at 385-313-8344 and I’ll help you find us.