PB&Jam Rock Band is a collaborative ensemble designed for beginner-intermediate musicians to practice their skills in a real band.
Expect to:
Play the music you like.
Jam with like-ability musicians.
Produce original songs.
Receive expert coaching.
Try new instruments.
Have fun.
WHY JAM?
I have never felt more connected to others than when playing music with other musicians. Sharing passion, making each other better, and oh, that feeling when it all comes together is unlike anything else.
Private lessons have always felt slightly limiting to me because it's harder to replicate the magic of collaborative music making between a teacher and student. The vision of PB&Jam is to facilitate that magic.
Who can join?
The only hard requirement is that all elementary students should know how to read. Private instruction is recommended, but not required. Advanced students are welcome, but the class will be geared towards beginner-intermediate students.
Students will learn basic skills on multiple instruments, while focusing on one instrument. The process will be highly scaffolded, so you can expect to be playing along to a song by the end of the first session, even with little to no experience.
Who is my coach?
Hi! I’m Sarah, your coach! I am a NYS certified music educator with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from NYU and Master of Arts in Music Education from Columbia.
I am a multi-instrumentalist with a current studio of over 20 private students in piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, and handpan. As a teacher, I blend my classical technique upbringing for healthy playing with a student-centered approach to content. My students range in age from 4 to 60+ and tend to learn with me for years!
Elementary band is open to:
2 guitarists
1 bassist
1 drummer
2 keyboardists
2 vocalist/auxiliary percussionist/ukulele players
Adult band is open to:
2 guitarists
1 bassist
1 drummer
1 keyboardist
1 vocalist/auxiliary percussionist/ukulele player
Everyone will have the opportunity to play more than one instrument and sing if they want to. PB&Jam is open to non-traditional rock band instruments (cello, flute, violin, saxophone, etc).
Already have a band?
Coaching is available for all sorts of ensembles from rock bands to classical chamber groups for players of all ages. Email to inquire.
Due to limited spots per instrument, please fill out the application form. Your application will be confirmed within 3 business days.
Questions not answered here? Email me by filling out the connect form or email pbjamrockband@gmail.com.