Group Workshops.

Meet musicians and open opportunities through creative and communal music making activities.

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Special Update!

September’s workshop / jam will take place at The Brunswick!

  • We currently meet every 3rd Thursday of the month at The Bee's Mouth basement. For updates on venue / date changes, join the Discord channel, Facebook group, or send me an email.

    Step 1. Choose your level...

    Easy mode: 8pm - 9pm (workshop) -

    Beginner friendly session led by an experienced music educator. Learn a part in advance (join the discord and twitch live streams for support) and join a supportive group for a guided warm-up, play-through and (optional) solos.

    Hard mode: 9 - 10.30 (jazz jam) -

    Typical band style jams for confident players. Choose a song from our list (free lead sheets available) and be ready to jump straight in. We will put names in a hat for duo's, trio's and quartets to play anything from our song list.

    Step 2. Insert Coins...

    It is free to be an audience member and to participate but consider booking online via the eventbrite (link below) when turning up to play, as there are limited spaces on the mixer and it helps us avoid overcrowding if we know who's coming.

    To support what we're doing and help us on our journey to getting a better venue and more regular slots, consider joining our Patreon (link below).

    Step 3. Press Start...

    Participants need to be ready to play by 8, so arrive by 7.45 at least. Please prepare a given part from the song. We welcome mistakes, but only from courteous, aware and repsectful players. Please don't turn up in the hope you can work out something last minute that doesn't actually fit the song.

    With that said, don't be afraid to bring us something unpolished. Our priority is to grow the community of musicians playing video game music. We are not looking for flawless performances, we're just here to have fun!

    Audience members (everyone) show love and support to the whole community, regardless of skill level. Our community is about passion for video game music, we have no room for snobs.

    Game ON!

  • Can I bring any instrument?

    Please do not bring a drum kit or digital piano. Percussion or a small keyboard (battery powered preferably) is fine. Happy to see any instrument as long as you can deliver the parts you've come to play, synths should have an appropriate sound for the song. Orchestral instruments are most welcome.

    What skill level do I need to be to join?

    If you can play along to the original song, then you can join the workshop, as long as your part fits the song it doesn't matter how simple it is. We can work out simplified parts for any instrument so join the discussion on Discord and Twitch to get comfortable with something, you can always advance it later.

    Do I need my own instrument?

    Yes, please bring your own instrument (except drum kit or digital piano) and preferably bring any cables you need to play. Venue provides mixer and PA.

  • Join regular live streams for learning new songs on Twitch.

  • Get a priority seat at the jam and printed sheet music on Patreon.