BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caffè Lena X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caffelena.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caffè Lena REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150810 CREATED:20250515T185048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T190626Z UID:10003755-1757930400-1757934000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Instructional \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – The purpose of this is 4 week\, in person\, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques\, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 12 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:15 on September 8\, 15\, 22 and 29th. Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa\, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-3/2025-09-15/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/december-22-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150811 CREATED:20250715T170949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T183943Z UID:10003908-1757935800-1757944800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys\, the Monroe Brothers\, the Louvin Brothers\, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen to recorded examples of these and other duet and bluegrass artists and will work on singing and playing some of their best known songs.  \n \nThis class is NOT intended for beginning musicians looking to learn the basics of their instruments. Rather\, it is aimed at those who can play their acoustic instrument\, (guitar\, banjo\, bass\, fiddle\, mandolin\, dobro) and are interested in exploring the music's roots to help them fine tune their sound with a duet partner. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-duet-class-with-alan-epstein-frank-orsini-and-bruce-thompson/2025-09-15/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/december-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T153000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150811 CREATED:20250715T165616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T171128Z UID:10003904-1757946600-1757950200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThis class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding\, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin\, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal is to get you started and provide you with the skills needed to play this great little instrument going forward. We will take things slowly\, with a focus on producing clear tone\, developing muscle memory in your fingers and most importantly having fun. Each week we will review all the things we’ve covered in previous classes. We will learn mostly by ear\, but a few handouts will be provided. The only prerequisite is that you have a mandolin\, a few picks\, an extra set of mandolin strings\, an electronic tuner and\, most importantly\, a desire to play the mandolin. Class size is limited to 10 so reserve your spot now! \n \nAlan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa and currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. A former contributing writer for the now defunct Mandolin Magazine\, in 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. During all this time he has made it a priority to take mandolin lessons and workshops from the top players in the world and share what he has learned when he teach others to play. Alan teaches by ear and specializes in Bluegrass and Old Time music. In Alan’s own words\, “IMHO the world needs more mandolin players and I'm here to help make that happen”. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/so-you-want-to-play-mandolin-with-alan-epstein-2/2025-09-15/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/december-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150811 CREATED:20250206T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195936Z UID:10003989-1758105000-1758106800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nStream live and free on Facebook and Youtube! \n \nJoin Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150811 CREATED:20250205T223507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174321Z UID:10003898-1758135600-1758142800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-jam/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150811 CREATED:20250612T142332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142758Z UID:10003837-1758186000-1758189600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-3/2025-09-18/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150811 CREATED:20250612T142744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142820Z UID:10003847-1758189600-1758193200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other\, including more advanced voicings \n \nChord extensions (6\, 7\, 9\, 13)\, inversions and advanced voicings \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques\, including syncopated rhythms\, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playing \n \nSingle note play: utilizing various scales and phrasing to map out breaks/solos \n \nMovable chord shapes and voicings  \n \nLearning and arranging new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-2-with-bruce-thompson/2025-09-18/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150812 CREATED:20250612T140849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142723Z UID:10003827-1758193200-1758196800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-2/2025-09-18/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150812 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003815-1758200400-1758207600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-09-18/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T103000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150812 CREATED:20250826T190137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T165213Z UID:10004033-1758274200-1758277800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nExperience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb!  \n \nSign up HERE \n \n9:45am – 10:30am $125 9/19 – 11/21 \n \nWe will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  \n \nSongs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  \n \nFun for the whole family! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb/2025-09-19/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/december-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150812 CREATED:20250515T185048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T190626Z UID:10003756-1758535200-1758538800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAttention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – The purpose of this is 4 week\, in person\, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques\, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 12 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:15 on September 8\, 15\, 22 and 29th. \n \nAlan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa\, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-3/2025-09-22/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/december-22-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150812 CREATED:20250715T170949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T183943Z UID:10003909-1758540600-1758549600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys\, the Monroe Brothers\, the Louvin Brothers\, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen to recorded examples of these and other duet and bluegrass artists and will work on singing and playing some of their best known songs.  \n \nThis class is NOT intended for beginning musicians looking to learn the basics of their instruments. Rather\, it is aimed at those who can play their acoustic instrument\, (guitar\, banjo\, bass\, fiddle\, mandolin\, dobro) and are interested in exploring the music's roots to help them fine tune their sound with a duet partner. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-duet-class-with-alan-epstein-frank-orsini-and-bruce-thompson/2025-09-22/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/december-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T153000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150813 CREATED:20250715T165616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T171128Z UID:10003905-1758551400-1758555000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThis class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding\, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin\, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal is to get you started and provide you with the skills needed to play this great little instrument going forward. We will take things slowly\, with a focus on producing clear tone\, developing muscle memory in your fingers and most importantly having fun. Each week we will review all the things we’ve covered in previous classes. We will learn mostly by ear\, but a few handouts will be provided. The only prerequisite is that you have a mandolin\, a few picks\, an extra set of mandolin strings\, an electronic tuner and\, most importantly\, a desire to play the mandolin. Class size is limited to 10 so reserve your spot now! \n \nAlan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa and currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. A former contributing writer for the now defunct Mandolin Magazine\, in 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. During all this time he has made it a priority to take mandolin lessons and workshops from the top players in the world and share what he has learned when he teach others to play. Alan teaches by ear and specializes in Bluegrass and Old Time music. In Alan’s own words\, “IMHO the world needs more mandolin players and I'm here to help make that happen”. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/so-you-want-to-play-mandolin-with-alan-epstein-2/2025-09-22/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/december-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150813 CREATED:20250206T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195936Z UID:10003990-1758709800-1758711600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nStream live and free on Facebook and Youtube! \n \nJoin Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids/2025-09-24/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150813 CREATED:20250612T142332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142758Z UID:10003838-1758790800-1758794400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-3/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150813 CREATED:20250612T142744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142820Z UID:10003848-1758794400-1758798000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other\, including more advanced voicings \n \nChord extensions (6\, 7\, 9\, 13)\, inversions and advanced voicings \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques\, including syncopated rhythms\, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playing \n \nSingle note play: utilizing various scales and phrasing to map out breaks/solos \n \nMovable chord shapes and voicings  \n \nLearning and arranging new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-2-with-bruce-thompson/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150813 CREATED:20250612T140849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142723Z UID:10003828-1758798000-1758801600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-2/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150813 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003817-1758805200-1758812400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T103000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150814 CREATED:20250826T190137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T165213Z UID:10004034-1758879000-1758882600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nExperience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb!  \n \nSign up HERE \n \n9:45am – 10:30am $125 9/19 – 11/21 \n \nWe will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  \n \nSongs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  \n \nFun for the whole family! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb/2025-09-26/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/december-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150814 CREATED:20250908T163117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T164702Z UID:10004071-1758978000-1758985200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Saratoga Arts Community Regrant Information Session DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSaratoga Arts Community Regrant Information Session \n \nSaratoga Arts Regrants award local artists and nonprofits in Saratoga\, Montgomery\, and Fulton Counties a total of $245\,000 annually. Grants Coordinator Spencer Sherry will walk potential applicants through the three grant opportunities\, including program structure\, guidelines\, project eligibility\, and more. This hour-long presentation\, geared towards first-time applicants\, is a comprehensive look into the regrant process – followed by a Q&A. \n \nFree and open to the public! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/saratoga-arts-community-regrant-information-session/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SaratogaArtsLogoBlackTransparent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150814 CREATED:20250515T185048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T190626Z UID:10003757-1759140000-1759143600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAttention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – The purpose of this is 4 week\, in person\, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques\, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 12 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:15 on September 8\, 15\, 22 and 29th. \n \nAlan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa\, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-3/2025-09-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/december-22-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150814 CREATED:20250715T170949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T183943Z UID:10003910-1759145400-1759154400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys\, the Monroe Brothers\, the Louvin Brothers\, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen to recorded examples of these and other duet and bluegrass artists and will work on singing and playing some of their best known songs.  \n \nThis class is NOT intended for beginning musicians looking to learn the basics of their instruments. Rather\, it is aimed at those who can play their acoustic instrument\, (guitar\, banjo\, bass\, fiddle\, mandolin\, dobro) and are interested in exploring the music's roots to help them fine tune their sound with a duet partner. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-duet-class-with-alan-epstein-frank-orsini-and-bruce-thompson/2025-09-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/december-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T153000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150814 CREATED:20250715T165616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T171128Z UID:10003906-1759156200-1759159800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThis class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding\, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin\, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal is to get you started and provide you with the skills needed to play this great little instrument going forward. We will take things slowly\, with a focus on producing clear tone\, developing muscle memory in your fingers and most importantly having fun. Each week we will review all the things we’ve covered in previous classes. We will learn mostly by ear\, but a few handouts will be provided. The only prerequisite is that you have a mandolin\, a few picks\, an extra set of mandolin strings\, an electronic tuner and\, most importantly\, a desire to play the mandolin. Class size is limited to 10 so reserve your spot now! \n \nAlan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa and currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. A former contributing writer for the now defunct Mandolin Magazine\, in 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. During all this time he has made it a priority to take mandolin lessons and workshops from the top players in the world and share what he has learned when he teach others to play. Alan teaches by ear and specializes in Bluegrass and Old Time music. In Alan’s own words\, “IMHO the world needs more mandolin players and I'm here to help make that happen”. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/so-you-want-to-play-mandolin-with-alan-epstein-2/2025-09-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/december-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150814 CREATED:20250206T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195936Z UID:10003991-1759314600-1759316400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nStream live and free on Facebook and Youtube! \n \nJoin Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids/2025-10-01/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150815 CREATED:20250612T142332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142758Z UID:10003839-1759395600-1759399200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-3/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150815 CREATED:20250612T142744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142820Z UID:10003849-1759399200-1759402800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other\, including more advanced voicings \n \nChord extensions (6\, 7\, 9\, 13)\, inversions and advanced voicings \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques\, including syncopated rhythms\, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playing \n \nSingle note play: utilizing various scales and phrasing to map out breaks/solos \n \nMovable chord shapes and voicings  \n \nLearning and arranging new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-2-with-bruce-thompson/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150815 CREATED:20250612T140849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T142723Z UID:10003829-1759402800-1759406400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-2/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/december-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150815 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003816-1759410000-1759417200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T103000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150815 CREATED:20250826T190137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T165213Z UID:10004035-1759483800-1759487400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nExperience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb!  \n \nSign up HERE \n \n9:45am – 10:30am $125 9/19 – 11/21 \n \nWe will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  \n \nSongs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  \n \nFun for the whole family! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $345.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb/2025-10-03/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/december-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T150815 CREATED:20250211T161400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T151715Z UID:10003428-1759671000-1759680000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLooking for an opportunity to connect with local writers\, actors\, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing? \n \nJoin us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams! \n \nA monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers\, actors & directors \n \nThe First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm \n \nDoors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and Readings start at 1:30pm! \n \nBring your great ideas\, your new scripts\, your edits and your friends for an inspiring afternoon fo theater in the making. \n \n\nPlaywrights should bring a highlighted script for each of their actors and one extra for stage directions\nBring a short scene (7-8 minutes). Cast your actors from the audience\, including your fellow playwrights. Give them brief directions and then put them on stage to read your script. We’ll go around the room after the reading and let everyone give a “popcorn” reaction (one word!).\nEach meeting will include 6 or 7 scenes selected at random from those submitted. After the readings we’ll have time to hang out and get acquainted. \nThis event will be co-hosted by Michael Wells-Oakes and Vivian Nesbitt\nPlaywright Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 11 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n American Roots Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 12 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n May 13 • 2:30 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam-6/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Playwright39s-Jam-graphic-940-x-470-px-5.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR