Bellingham Group Music Classes
Summer Band Class, Bhome Beat makers Lab, Group Keyboards and Music Games, Preteen & Teen Rock Bands - Adult Band
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Bellinghome School of Music offers group music lessons! Join our relaxed but informative group music classes led by experienced instructors. Explore different genres and instruments in a supportive environment, discovering new skills and forging lasting friendships along the way. Perform at local venues and breweries to showcase your band as well as record in Bellinghome’s recording studio and release original music.
Group Keyboard Class with Josh Sims
Days/Dates: TTBA (Sept)
Time: TBA (Sept)
Ages: 8 to 10
Cost: $280
Min 4 / Max 7
Introducing students to the basic layout of the keyboard, proper finger techniques, and foundational music theory concepts. The course will include both individual and group activities to reinforce learning, foster collaboration, and create a supportive learning environment.
Topics / activities:
Introduction to the Keyboard & Proper Finger Techniques
Exploring the Keyboard Layout & Simple Rhythm Patterns
Expanding to Simple Melodies & Left-Hand Participation
Introduction to Simple Chords & Basic Harmony
Combining Melodies, Chords, and Rhythms
Performance Day & Group Recital
Bhome Beat Makers Lab with Nick Taylor
Days/Dates: July 16th (7 weeks)
Time: 2p-3:30p (1.5 hour class)
Ages: 12+
Cost: $265
Min 3 / Max 6
The class will be limited to 6 kids and each will be required to come with their own Mac Laptop. We will be working with Garage Band, a built in software to Mac OS, which is a beginning DAW (Digital audio workstation) as well as spending time in the recording studio at Bellinghome.
Get the big picture of creating electronic music and recording studio techniques. We will learn how to use audio samples, midi controllers, beat sequencers, and microphones to create and record music. The idea is to get acclimated with using the technology and software programs and creating your own songs during this class while learning about universal concepts and vocabulary that is used in recording/production. We will also listen to different types of music to instill a variety of inspiration for our creative process.
The DAW's we will be working with are Garage band and an online platform called Band Lab. Both platforms/programs feature remote collaboration workflow training, which is very common in the recording/production industry this day and age.
Nick Taylor has done freelance recording in Bellingham since 2012 and now runs Taylor Made Productions (a recording studio in Bellinghome School of Music) which started in 2017
Summer band class with Orion Lackey
Days/Dates: TTBA (Sept)
Time: TBA (Sept)
Ages 11-14 preferred
$280 (8 sessions)
This class is for students who are making progress on their instrument and want to be in their first band! They need to either have been taking lessons for at least 6 months or are able to follow song forms and chord progressions in a group setting and are self sufficient at learning parts at home from notation or tab or Youtube videos.
Orion is a professional musician in several PNW groups and also has worked in several grade schools (Public and Montessori) in Bellingham since 2014. He also leads our Bhome adult band class.
Contact the desk with any questions regarding this class or sign up below. We will reach out and confirm what instrument/instruments your child plays.
August 22nd will be our Summer Recital at Bellinghome North. (right near the Bakerview exit) This is our outdoor venue and community BBQ hangout zone. We are very excited to be bringing you the 2nd annual summer recital!!
It will also be a fundraiser with a silent auction for our Mr. Peabody Fund. (Our low income scholarship fund)
In-Person Group Music Teachers
Nick Taylor - Group BandClass Program Director.
Bhome Beat Makers Lab
Next Session July 16th - Aug 27th
Josh Sims - Group Piano Class - Grades 4th and 5th
(Thursdays 2:30p-3:30p)
Next Session July 10th - Aug 28th
Jacob Seyer - Session 7 Teen R&B/Jazz Band Leader (Wednesdays 3:30p-5p)
- Looking for a singer
Chris Wrzesien - Preteen Band (Purple Thunder) Leader (Mondays 6p-7:30p)
- Beginner Band - ages 9 to 11 (Mondays 4:30p - 6p)
Logan Brichta - Teen Punk/Rock Band (Raddium) Leader (Tuesdays 6p-7:30p)
Orion Lackey - Adult Jamband Experience (Thursdays 7p-8:30p)
- Looking for drummer / singers!
Group Class Teachers
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Nick Taylor
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Jacob Seyer
Teen Jazz/Hip Hop Band Leader
(6p-8:30p Thursdays)
- Currently need Bassist, Guitarist, Keyboard, and Singer -
Kian Dye
Bluegrass Slow Jam Leader (All Ages)
Open to all types of Bluegrass instruments
(Tuesdays 7p-8:30p) -
Chris Wrzesien
Preteen Band Leader
(6p-7:30p Monday session)
Auditions running now for more members!
Chris is a Bellingham songwriter, piano entertainer, and educator. He plays solo sets and leads group jam sessions to bring fun, beauty, and meaningful stories to his audience and fellow performers. His favorite genres are blues, folk, ragtime, funk -- and whatever his fellow musicians bring to the stage. Chris' teaching style reinforces music theory so students know how to create the sounds they hear in their minds! Teacher-student time is for learning new ideas, putting them together, and creating clear steps for practice; student time is for practice, practice, practice, and the joy of self-exploration. One of Chris' favorite recent projects was being the piano player and session leader for a weekly music improv group, creating new songs and arrangements in front of a live audience by tapping into the skills of the musicians present. His favorite piano job was playing two dinners per week at a sushi restaurant in Alaska (yum). He loves working with people who want to keep learning and growing, because that is his secret to a happy life. -
Logan Brichta
Preteen Band Leader
(4:15p-5:45p Wednesday session)
Auditions running now for a bassist.
Logan Brichta is a music lover who works as a board-certified music therapist in the Bellingham area. Logan developed a passion for music growing up in central California, where he studied violin, double bass, bass guitar, and electric guitar. Throughout his youth, he played violin in school orchestras, all state & county orchestras, and quartets. Outside the orchestra, he also jammed in garage rock bands and explored piano, drum set, voice, mandolin, ukulele, DIY recording and production. Logan graduated from California State University, Northridge with a B.A. in Music Therapy after a 6-month music therapy internship at a large community for individuals with Dementia in Los Angeles. During his studies, Logan engaged people of many different ages and abilities in music therapy experiences and performed with a variety of groups including a studio ensemble, choirs, and African music ensembles. Logan became board-certified as a music therapist in 2019 and relocated to Whatcom county to serve the community. He enjoys working as a music therapist and he lives to connect, share, and learn with others through music. -
Orion Lackey
Adult Jamband Experience Bandleader
Auditions running now for a drummer, guitarist and horns. (Thursdays 6:30p-8p)
Band Classes - BeatRoots, Session 7, Werb, & Purple Thunder
Call or email for availability. Audition is required for all band classes.
Are you ready to take what you’ve learned in lessons and join an advanced group class? Maybe you are self taught and are ready to join a band? This is an opportunity to meet likeminded musicians, rehearse weekly, play shows, and record original music in Bellinghome’s recording studio. We have had the opportunity to perform at Kulshan Trackside, Boundary Bay Brewery, Zeeks Pizza, The Blue Room, Firehouse Arts and Events Center, and the Commercial Street Night Markets. More venues are on the horizon!
The BeatRoots, one of our student rock bands, playing at Kulshan Trackside September 2023!
The BeatRoots, one of our student rock bands, playing at Boundary Bay Brewery in June Kulshan Trackside September 2023!
Jam Band Experience - Thursdays 6p-8p
Instructor - Orion Lackey
Now Auditioning New Members.
Now Auditioning New Members.
We currently are looking for a guitarist, vocalist, and drummer!
Join our Adult Jamband Experience class, hosted by Orion Lackey at Bellinghome School of Music where music enthusiasts of all skill levels come together to create harmonious, collaborative, and spontaneous music. This class offers a unique opportunity to jam, improvise, and master the art of playing in a band setting.
Whether you're aiming to join a jamband, improve your improvisational skills, or simply have a blast making music with others, our Adult Jamband Experience class welcomes you to a world of musical exploration and collaboration. Let's jam and create unforgettable musical moments together!
All ages Bluegrass Slow Jam class with Kian Dye!
Next Session - Sept. 17th - Oct. 22nd
$210