Folk School of Chattanooga
250 Forest Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-827-8906
The Folk School of Chattanooga began at the Mountain Music store in Red Bank, where Matt Evans, John Boulware, and Christie Burns taught private lessons. Following the example of some of the other urban folk music schools in the country, such as the Folk School of St. Louis, the Swallow Hill Music School in Denver, and the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, these teachers have established the first folk music school in Chattanooga. Now located at 250 Forest Avenue in North Chattanooga, the Folk School of Chattanooga serves a large–and growing–community of musicians and music students.
Our mission is:
To preserve, perpetuate, and promote folk music forms with a focus on regional and local musical traditions.
To be a visible, accessible place where folk musicians and the community could interact in mutually beneficial ways.
To expose people to folk music through performances, presentations, and an interactive multi-authored website.
To provide the community with access to folk music through educational presentations, lessons, and performances.
To provide musicians with opportunities to collaborate and promote themselves and become more visible in the community.
Sometimes we make the news!
http://www.newschannel9.com/articles/school-989943-chattanooga-music.html
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/sep/21/0921-new-folk-music-school-seeks-to-build-lasting/
December 2nd, 2008 on 11:00 pm
Great news on the launching of the Mountain Music Folk School. Also nice work on the website. Looking forward to making music with you.
January 12th, 2009 on 9:59 pm
This is great! You don’t know me but I know you and Miss Christie, what talented people you two are!!!… (also caught cha at the opry Fri!)..
Do you teach bones?? (thought I saw that on the other page)….
I wish your MMFS to do well, may stick my head in the door next Monday night.
This is a great website!
January 17th, 2009 on 7:01 am
Thanks for the kind words! I do teach bones, though all I know could probably squeeze into about five or ten minutes.
Please do introduce yourself the next time the opportunity arises. We’ll look forward to meeting you!
February 15th, 2009 on 4:34 pm
Hey there,
My name is Dr. Tom Bibey. I am a Doc for a living, and even after twenty-five years, I still enjoy my work. I am also a semi-pro mandolinist, and my music has had much to do with keeping me going all these years.
I enjoyed your weblog, and would love to visit if I am in the Chattanooga area sometime.
Dr. Tom Bibey
drtombibey.wordpress.com
August 4th, 2009 on 10:29 am
Do you ever use a stand up bass in your music? Can one join your jam sessions and/or your open house on the 8th? My husband is a begining intermediate on the bluegrass banjo . . .
August 5th, 2009 on 12:02 pm
A stand up bass is always welcome!
January 21st, 2010 on 8:12 pm
Would you accept a novice accordion player at the Market Street Tavern sessions?