MUSIC AND DANCE CIRCLE is the new name for the meetup group formerly called OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE (MANHATTAN), a gathering place for acoustic improv musicians, vocalists and dancers and others, and an opportunity for all to create together. The Open Music Circle has met regularly since 2004, joining Meetup in 2010 under the name of Open Music Circle (Manhattan). Musicians, singers and dancers of all backgrounds and traditions and others are invited to explore new territory, expand their skills, and …

Tired of playing with Jamey Aebersold?  Looking to play with other jazz musicians, but not quite ready to make your debut at Small's?  Tune Up! aims to create an ego-free, non-judgmental environment in which intermediate jazz musicians can gain valuable experience playing with others.  Join and take your skills to the next level!

Our goal is to gather together to support, promote, play and enjoy Irish and other forms of Celtic music in the greater New York City area. We welcome musicians who wish to play this music or learn how to play it as well as fans who wish to see live shows by artists in this genre. New York City has a rich Celtic music scene and we meet several times a month to see live bands play, including local, national and international acts. We also meet regularly for open traditional Irish seisiuns, includ …

This group is for anyone who wants to be a better musician. All skill levels are welcome, because we practice fundamental skills and techniques that apply to all musicians. And since we practice fundamentals, no one here ever feels intimidated, as we practice the same things. Practicing can be a lonely pursuit, why not join us, we can all get better together, meet new people, and play!

Meet other Gospel Music Fans! If you like your gospel Traditional, Christian, Holy Hip Hop, Jazzpel, or Urban Contemporary come join us! If you sing, play, write or just enjoy listening come join us! Most of all if your serious about the spreading of the "Good News" and are committed to coming to meetups. JOIN US!!! This group is about network, fellowship and fun as we attend concerts, conferences, retreats and other events. Our goal is to connect with Christians of all denominations, both insi …

The Greenwich Acoustic Music Circle (GAMC) is a monthly play/sing along jam for acoustic instrumentalists and for singers.  We welcome people at all levels of ability.  It's simply an evening of sharing great songs with others in a friendly and supportive environment. How it works: We go around in a circle and every person has an opportunity to lead, suggest, or request at least one song, though usually we get to two or three go rounds.  For the first two times around, we ask that everyone look …

Meet young chamber music enthusiasts, find others with whom to play and sightread and take advantage of all NYC has to offer in this most intimate and expressive of musical genres! We'll check out performances together in a variety of settings and gain insights into chamber music through lectures, panel discussions, master classes and movies -- as well as from each other over drinks and small, informal social gatherings -- all while making new friends. Open to everyone interested in chamber musi …

This is for those who want to explore the world of film through the purest form. Which would be low-no budget films. Create a Hindi cinema that hasn't been explored before; that is short Hindi film group. Bollywood influenced. If you are a high school student, or a scientist that would love to play a role in a piece of creation that has the power to entertain, make people feel and emote... then lets try to make some cool stories come onto screen. DANCE meet ups for all those who are looking for …

We are a group of local musicians who play at intermediate, advanced and professional levels.  Our goal is to play together, refine our skills and increase our repertoire.  As the group clicks, we hope to play small gigs around the area.  Feel free to ask questions.  The group is very friendly but quite serious about making music!

This is a revolutionary new way to play piano - like nothing you've ever seen before. This group is for people to have fun playing piano and letting us know what you think about the method. We offer songs, lessons, video lessons, and even private lessons if you're interested! www.playmethod.com

I want to gather together people who know how to make music. This meetup is broken into different genre's. The meetups will happen at a fully set-up studio in midtown. There will be a night for straight rock (think stones - franz ferdinand), for melodic expressionist improvisation (think Battles or The Knife), for the hard and original collaboration (think Lightning Bolt). Choose a night and come out. No learned songs, it's all improvised, so bring your imagination and the ability to collaborate …

I'd love to get together with other artists and musicians who play Bluegrass and Country music and are passionate about the Gospel genre. We can get together and jam and have a great time!

Hi Everyone!!! I appreciate the opportunity to be involved with finding, sharing and enjoying live music in this great NYC, LI, and all the five boroughs.... I also love any feedback or info that I am not aware of to make this group greater :) On another music note :), I run Nassau Suffolk Karaoke as well, and boy, do we have fun at different venues singing our hearts out!!! If you like to sing, please check out the karaoke. If you are a musician, maybe we can work something out where a bunch …

I started this group for people who want to be in a nice relaxing atmosphere, play a could of rounds of spades, dominos, or and card game for that matter, listen to some good old school hip hop/R&B/reggae and have few drinks while meeting like minded people

Let's meet up for a classical chamber music reading sessions. Professional classical musicians and amateurs are all welcomed! My vision is to create a music salon of 21st century where artists meet up for great music, wine, and discussion about life. We classical musicians do not get enough chance to "jam" as often as jazz musicians. it is a very important way to learn and develop instinct when playing chamber music. Hope you can join us!

This group welcomes guitar players of ALL LEVELS. Yes, you can join if you're a total beginner, there will be a part for you to play. We'll play arrangements of popular songs and perform at venues in NYC. Arrangements will be written for three guitar parts, we can have as many guitars as we want as long as they are following one of the three guitar charts. GUITAR 1: Simple accompaniment; ideal for beginners playing 3 years or less; open chords, power chords and simple bass lines. GUITAR 2: Melod …

As the Indian poet Kabir (1440-1518) wrote "Music without words means leaving behind the mind. And leaving behind the mind is meditation" and the renown meditation teacher Sri Chimnoy (1931-2007) noted "If divine music is played during deep meditation, it enhances the meditation . . . Soft, soulful music will definitely help you". In MUSIC AND MEDITATION basic meditation instruction is first offered to participants, then the program leader invites the audience to place their attention on sounds …

Hey everybody, My name is Murat. I am guitar teacher at the University of Pennsylvania and teach and perform in New York. I love music and have been playing and teaching for most of my life. I am starting to give group guitar classes out of my place in Crown Heights on thursdays and sundays in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. I teach and play a lot of different styles, from rock/pop to classical, basic jazz, and Middle Eastern music. I will start with one beginner class and one intermediate. In the in …

So, we have this crazy idea that there is amazing, quirky, somber, exciting, and unique LIVE music that's being played, enjoyed and passed on in the Boogie-Down Bronx every day. And we're missing it! If you love live music and are curious about what other music fusions, from Hip-Hop to Gospel to Rock, the gritty, spell-binding, chameleon-like, global Bronx is preparing to birth into the world, come discover the local music scene with us!

Our purpose is to have a great time singing and playing all kinds of folk music as a group. Anyone who loves folk music -- from the 60's Woodstock era to the present, including roots music, Irish music and folk/country -- will enjoy this group. We welcome those that can sing and/or play wonderfully and those who like to sing along or just listen. We welcome all acoustic musicians who love the genre and enjoy having others sing along. If as a result of this meetup, other gatherings emerge …

This is a group for musicians and singers at any level who want to learn more about Turkish, Arab, Balkan, Greek, or Persian music. I'll be teaching scales, songs, rhythms etc. in a fun, interactive environment. Different levels of skill and knowledge are welcome. My main instruments are oud and guitar, and I also play various Middle Eastern percussion and Baglama. If you want to learn any of these instruments or if you play violin, accordion, clarinet etc. and want to learn this music, you are …

This group is about the joy of music, especially when you are making it and even more especially when you are making it with others. My goal in starting this group is to allow people to come together and play music. To get the ball rolling, I envision this being a monthly to weekly thing where we could get together, play, and socialize at member's apartments (hopefully some people with lots of space will join and we can all be merry together. Otherwise, my apartment will hold about 5, as long as …

The late Michael Brecker once told me: " The search for better equipment never ends." I decided to create this group as a special home for those who share the love and passion of playing saxophones and who continuously engage in the "never ending search" for mouthpieces and other saxophone related equipment. All saxophone players, collectors, saxophone manufactures, repair technicians, mouthpiece refacing artists, saxophone teachers, professionals & students should join. If you have anything …

I started this group because I'm looking to develop a tribe and fun group of people who can enjoy meaningful experiences together, whether they're through a casual coffee conversation, enjoying a movie, dinner, play, festival or art expo, or volunteering for a good cause.This group is for any one over 35 looking for fun, social interaction, intellectual stimulation, culture and good times. Lets keep it clean, fun and kind. We're all on planet earth together; let's develop some kinship!

Now is a great time to come try MoonSoup classes! Voted "One of the Top Ten Mommy & Me Music Prgrams in NYC" - TONYKIDS. Music plus much more in every class. Every class includes MoonSoup's energetic, interactive Music Class, plus Sensory, Art and Creative play. Easy Make ups too! Free Open play with every enrollment! MoonSoup Downtown is Located at J&R JR 1 Ann St, near Park Row. RSVP your Free Trial at info@moonsoup.net or call 212-319-3222. See our entire schedule online at www.moonsoup.ne …

This is a group for amateur celtic folk musicians who'd like to meet up once a week to practice some tunes together. All instruments and levels are welcome, since we are a group of learning musicians. Tunes are practiced at a slow pace and you're welcome to bring sheet music, as well as encouraged to learn by ear. A list of regular tunes is available, though we're open to learning new tunes from you as well. Look forward to sharing tunes with everybody!

Enjoying the city after work hours. Seeing and doing an unlimited amount of events , Happy Hour, Museums, Plays, Volunteering, Outdoor and Walks through out the most amazing city. We also have weekend volunteer projects, Dining in NYC, Happy Hours, Wine Bars and Weekday and Weekend Events. A new group with an exciting adventure ahead. Evening & Weekends with New York City!

Guitar lovers and guitarists - welcome to the NYC Guitar Group! The NYC Guitar Group is for everyone and everything guitar- to bring us all together as a guitar community: guitarists, guitar students, guitar teachers, guitar makers, guitar sellers, guitar technicians, songwriters, composers, guitar managers, and everyone who loves the sound of the guitar.  This group is for you. Even if you've never held a guitar before, come join us and discover a beautiful instrument! Our mission is to bring t …