Calliope Classes

The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society

Calliope School of Folk Music Now taking registrations for Spring Term! Term runs April 2-May 22 Currently Offering: Ukelele Highland Bagpipes Uillieann Bagpipes Banjo I: Five String Banjo I: Clawhammer Banjo II: Bluegrass Irish Mandolin Old Time Jam Ensemble Fiddle: Repertoire Guitar II: Blues Improv Zen Guitar Harmony Singing Traditional Ballads Irish Tin Whistle Click here to view full course descriptions and to register! Call 412.361.1915 for more information.

Calliope School of Folk Music Registration Open.

Winter session starts January 27, registration open now.

Learn at your own pace in a relaxed, non-competitive setting. We offer quality instruction at a fraction of the cost of private lessons and our classes are made to fit your busy schedule.

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We offer classes in: Guitar, Harmonica, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Accordion, Bagpipe, Bluegrass Harmony, Beginning Voice Bluegrass Ensemble, Blues Ensemble, Folk Dance, Ukulele, Beginning Jam Session, Songwriting, Appalachian Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion, Improvisation, and more!

Calliope School of Folk Music

Learn at your own pace in a relaxed, non-competitive setting. We offer quality instruction at a fraction of the cost of private lessons and our classes are made to fit your busy schedule.

Fall Session: Sept. 21-Nov. 10 Winter Session: Jan. 25-March 16 Spring Session: April 5-May 25

To register: Contact the Calliope office(412) 361-1915 / calliope@calliopehouse.org or follow the links below to register online.

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Click on instruments and course categories for times, locations and descriptions.
Accordion
Harmonica
Bagpipe
Mandolin
Banjo (Bluegrass and Clawhammer)
Percussion (Bodhran and World Percussion)
Dulcimer
Voice
Fiddle
Songwriting
Flute/Wind
Ensembles (Blues Improv, American Song, Old-Time)
Guitar (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)**
Dance

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About the School
The Calliope School of Folk Music, Dance and Crafts began in 1990 and has given thousands of students the opportunity to explore some of the rich folk heritage available to them in western Pennsylvania. These programs cover the broadest possible range of topics in folk music, dancing and crafts at affordable rates.Over 25 classes are offered each Fall and Spring term. All courses are taught by the best folk artists in western Pennsylvania, and many of them are performers as well.
The Calliope School is one of few schools in the region to offer courses in folk instruments, singing, dancing, and crafts for all ages. You get quality instruction at a fraction of the cost of private lessons. Many students have remarked about how much they appreciate the chance to socialize and make new acquaintances through our classes.