Bellingham Group Music Lessons
Group Piano Classes - Preteen & Teen Rock Bands - Bluegrass Slow Jam - Adult Band
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.
In-Person Group Music Teachers
Nick Taylor - BeatRoots Bandleader/manager, Group Class Program Director
Josh Sims - Kids Keyboards and Theory Games - Grades 4th and 5th
(Thursdays 2:30p-3:30p)
Next Session TBA
Jacob Seyer - Session 7 Teen R&B/Jazz Band Leader (Thursdays 6p-7:30p)
- Looking for a singer, guitarist, bassist and keyboard player
Kian Dye - Bluegrass Slow Jam Leader (Tuesdays 6:30p-8p)
- Next Session TBA
All Ages (1 year experience on instrument required)
Chris Wrzesien - Preteen Band (Purple Thunder) Leader (Mondays 6p-7:30p)
Logan Brichta - Teen Punk/Rock Band (Werb) Leader (Tuesdays 6p-7:30p)
Orion Lackey - Adult Jamband Experience (Thursdays 6:30p-8p)
- Looking for drummer, guitarist, keyboardist, 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