This group exists for parents families who understand and celebrate the power of music in their daily lives. Through contributing to what experts call "a rich sensory environment", music can kick start learning, and offer lifelong benefits for your child. But really this group is for anyone with children! Programs such as the Preschool of Rock curriculum have been shown to help children develop early literacy and language skills, acquire literacy and early math skills, increase self control, and …

Jalopy Theatre offers 5 series per year of music classes for mandolin, ï¬?ddle, banjo, guitar and ukulele for adults, in a class setting of a maximum of 7 students. We offer beginner, intermediate and advance levels of instruction. We hope to make learning an instrument both approachable and fun. With a light-hearted, song based learning style, students begin learning songs immediately. A class series runs for 8 weeks for $245 prepaid or if you don’t have an instrument, you can rent one from us …

I've been searching places to go hear great music for a while (read more about it in my blog @ http://ineskuusik.wordpress.com/) - and have come to the conclusion that a lot of it is happening in Brooklyn. People curious about the NY live music scene are welcome to join and meet up to visit the most cutting edge live music events with an occasional open bar along the way. Focus on Brooklyn and the East Village, great atmosphere, young talent, fresh sounds, shows with no cover or with admisson …

This group is for people like me, whose spirits are lifted after going out and hearing good music and sharing time with like minded individuals. I started this group to find other music lovers in NJ. Most of the groups that I was searching for were in NYC. I wanted to highlight the people and places that play the kind of music you have to dig deep for. Everyone has their own defintion of good music. Here is mine: Soulful/afro house, afrobeat, Funk/Soul(james brown to sharon jones), 50's RB/ro …

Every Thursday we get together at Pane e Vino, a local Bar/Restaurant in Cobble Hill for a night of Argentine Tango. There is live tango music by the trio Importango (Machiko Ozawa, violin; Octavio Brunetti, piano; Adam Tully, guitar).  Regulars hang out at the Bar and Lounge, and couples and small groups have dinner or just a glass of wine. It's not a milonga (dance event) but dancers come by every week to enjoy the atmosphere and listen to the music they love. Inevitably one or two couples get …

My name is MARISOLPEREZ. I was Raced in Puerto Rico and  started dancing when she was a little girl. I won varios dance competitions and became 3-time pageant queen in Puerto Rico. Four  years ago I became Zumba certified instructor and started teaching Zumba, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Sentao, Zumba Toning, Body Jam Hip-Hop (less Mills professional fitness program). Join me on the beautiful 4000 square-foot floating hardwood dance floor. This is a group for anyone interested in Zumba, fitness, dancing, …

Come join me for FUN & ENERGETIC Zumba!!! Congratulations on finding the most amazing, unique and dynamic dance fitness program - ZUMBA® - it will blow you away! You never have to push yourself to get a workout anymore. You can just have FUN by dancing to the music. You will burn a lot of calories, get toned , and release your stress, all while you have a blast!!! My classes are based on the authentic Zumba formula. They have lots of latin music (salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggae, samba, cha-cha …

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 …

This group is for people who work in the web startup industry who play or are learning to play acoustic instruments in old time, folk, or bluegrass style music.  Vocalists are also welcome! We will learn from one another, practice together, and jam. Please respect that this group is currently only for web startup people and is only for old time / folk / bluegrass music.  If you do not work for a web company and have no interest in playing that type of music, please do not apply to join.  Thanks …

For anyone interested in performing and/or learning traditional Cuban music and meeting fellow Cuban and hispanic music performers, let's meet up and jam! For the most part, this is just a Cuban music-focused jam session, but now and again we'll welcome teachers to perform workshops for more structured teaching. Also, while it's a distinct possibility that we'll perform in front of them at some point, this is a meetup for *musicians* interested in Cuban music, not dancers.

WELCOME to our group!  This meetup provides a platform where Africans and non-Africans living in/visiting Central & North New Jersey can connect, forge friendships, and participate in fun activities that enhance our understanding and appreciation of Africa, its people, and cultures. Let’s get together and….. Sample African cuisine (dinning in or out) Read & discuss African literature (book club) Enjoy African music at various venues Experience the continent through film Discuss current affairs …

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 …

With roots buried deeply in Appalachia and influences spanning much of Europe and Africa, bluegrass music is more than a musical genre. It acts as a common language of sharp guitar melodies and banjo runs that have bridged cultural and generational gaps for more than a century. Today, many of the most talented Bluegrass musicians and passionate admirers play and live throughout Brooklyn, New York. This Meetup is to serve as a public forum for sharing and planning events related to bluegrass musi …

Looking for other singles that love to eat, laugh and tell stories in the NYC area.  We will be meeting at for the following: 1. Diners 2. All Ethnic restaurants (such as Italian, Korean, Caribbean, Japanese,      Chinese, Indian, Ethiopian are some of my faves) 3. Bowling, Pool Halls, and Miniature Golf(when the weather gets nice) 4. Live music events (such as concerts, Live music at a pub, and Jazz) 5. Morning hikes. Please let me know your ideas and let's build this together.

Three of my favorite things to do are: figure drawing, making music, and playing games--all while sipping wine and and eating fancy cheeses with like-minded creative and fun people. To that end I am opening my house in Windsor Terrace Brooklyn for a once-or-twice-a-month get-together to anyone who would like to share in these activities. Whether you are an accomplished gamer, artist, and musician, or a novice that can barely play an instrument or draw, and never played Scrabble or Boggle in your …

Calling all people interested in a Variety of World music, not just one kind or another, but a mixture of Latin, Brazilian, African, American and Caribbean Music, with an eye towards bridging communities on an international level using cutting edge multi-media. This meetup is about expanding and communicating through music with an idea to eventually facilitate collaboration with musicians in communities in Africa and the Caribbean, creating more opportunities for young people here and abroad to …

This is a group for anyone interested in Tanzanian food, culture, language, history, fashion, music, learning Swahili, etc. All cultures welcomes. I started this group in interest of meeting others alike, to share stories, knowledge and experiences of the beautiful country, food, culture, music, fashion and its people. We will meet up at least once/month to discuss different topics on Tanzania, learn/speak swahili, listen to Tz music, sample the Tanzanian cuisine, Plan group trips to Tanzania... …

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 …

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 will be a networking event for music producers, musicians, acting, and anyone generally interested in music. We also have video productions where actors can show their talent. Most of our events will involve shooting a video (usually a music video) and networking with others with similar interests. Come check out our events.

If you want to chill out and play some music in Prospect Park- that's exactly what we do. Events will be held between April-October. Any instrument flies in this group; please bring anything that isn't too much of a hassle to carry. There will be NO set list prior to each jam session. Singers and music enthusiasts are more than welcome to our jams: You don't have to be a musician to join. There is no limit to how many people can come to an event- If it gets too crowded we can break up into two s …

This newly-minted group welcomes Brooklynites for weekend brunches, nights out and events mostly located in Park Slope or downtown Manhattan. We're interested in wine, microbrews, marzipan waffles, gourmet sausages, good conversations, art and music! Meetup events will be creative and varied.  Bring your sense of humor, epic stories, decent jokes, and thoughtful opinions.  Jump in, anytime. Looking forward to meet you!

We all need a passionate outlet: Calling all artists, dancers, musicians, art-enthusiasts, and creative types to gathers together and create MAD love... Music, Art, and Dance that is. :) I am a dance/movement therapist, painter, and teacher living in an apartment splattered in paint. I invite you to MEETUP (bring your instrument, paints, poetry, camera, ideas, etc.) with an open mind and creative spirit. Let's encourage each other in our crafts and share the beauty of what we love. The first mee …

You are welcome to be part of a community that enjoys attending live concert performances offered by local, city-wide, and international artists at "Art on the Corner" in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. "Art on the Corner" is a venue, offered by Good Shepherd Church [7420 4th Ave.], for artists to share their work with the community - making the arts accessible to the community and the community accessible to the artists. We hope to meet you at our next event! All events have a suggested donation of $10 [u …

New York is home to some of the most talented people in the world. We’re all doing and creating amazing things. You have artists, actors, producers, models, photographers, designers, bloggers, and many more. Lets get to know each other, collaborate, socialize, and make things happen. We’ll like to invite you to #theMIXER. A free after work music/creative industry social event.

This group is for those who enjoys reading rock memoirs / biographies as much as I do. I was inspired to start this group after reading a Rolling Stone article about the 25 greatest rock memoirs of our time. I have never started a group before so suggestions from members are welcomed with open arms! I plan to hold our extremely low-key gatherings at various neighborhood bars in Brooklyn with great music to complement our discussions!

We are an interactive music group seeking to meet those of like passion, create new contacts, collaborate on musical projects, share information, network your talent and impact the world through music. If it is your desire to appear in musical concerts, individually or as part of a group, or to have your own production or just be part of one, this group may just supply the support you are looking for.