Merry Time Folk Club

An 8-week class for late intermediate / advanced players who can play tunes comfortably at dance tempo. Each 8-week session will focus on a different style of folk music. This fall session we’ll focus on Appalachian Old Time tunes and dive deep into repertoire, pulse, back-up techniques & cross-tuning.

All folky instruments are welcome - fiddle, guitar, banjo, harp, mandolin, whistles, accordions, etc. This class is geared towards teens and adults, but kids who play and learn at an intermediate / advanced levels are also welcome on a case-by-case basis. Get in touch to discuss!

  • Fall 8-Week Session: Tuesdays 8:00pm - 8:45pm

    1. Sep 17, 2024

    2. Sep 24, 2024

    3. Oct 1, 2024

    4. Oct 8, 2024 ** no class Oct 16

    5. Oct 22, 2024

    6. Oct 29, 2024

    7. Nov 5, 2024

    8. Nov 12, 2024

    Flex week: Nov 19, 2024 in case of instructor reschedule

  • Fall: Appalachian Old Time

    Winter: TBA

    Spring: TBA

  • Location: Merry Time Music Co. - 5558 Sullivan Street, Halifax NS.

    Classes are on the 3rd floor, with two flights of stairs and no elevator access.

    For those with allergies, there is a cute & small but still allergenic dog who lives on the premises.

  • $280 per 8-week session

    • By registering for this class you are purchasing a spot in all 8 weeks of class.

    • Any cancellations or changes to your registration must be done at least two weeks prior to the class start date in order to be issued a school credit. 

    • Cancellations that are made less than 2 weeks before the class start date and students who do not show up to class will forfeit their class fee. 

    • Due to our small class sizes, this policy ensures that teachers are compensated for their time and wait listed students have the opportunity to join a sold out class. Please be sure of your schedule before registering for a class.

    • In the case of a weather event, classes will be moved online to Zoom.

    • In the case of a teacher absence due to illness, we will reschedule the class on our designated flex week.

    • A minimum of 4 students are required to run the class. If there is not enough registration to run the class, you will be refunded in full.

  • Your instrument, a phone or other audio recording device, and a small three ring binder (½ inch is perfect). 

  • Learn more about your teacher, Adrianna