BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.16.3//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104958 CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006110-1779877800-1779879600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster 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! This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $41.21\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $22.77\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-05-27/ 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/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T173000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104958 CREATED:20260420T192016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160316Z UID:10006245-1779463800-1779471000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Run the Show: Live Sound and Production Class DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 For high school aged students (or middle schoolers with teachers permission) who are looking to learn more about live sound production\, how to run a music venue and more! Taught by our in house sound engineers and house managers. 4 weeks – $120 Scholarships available – email matt@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/run-the-show-live-sound-and-production/2026-05-22/ 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/2026/04/december-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T103000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104958 CREATED:20260309T172610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174126Z UID:10006159-1779442200-1779445800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Birth – 4 years old We will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  Fun for the whole family! #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb-4/2026-05-22/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104958 CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005914-1779368400-1779375600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 All are Welcome!WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person Our jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. ALL 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. Red 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! What is a Slow Jam? It 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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-05-21/ 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/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104959 CREATED:20260217T163633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T221030Z UID:10006129-1779354000-1779366600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson Cost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows 10 Thursdays starting April 2 Click a time below to sign up: Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am Intermediate 10:15 am – 11:10 am Intermediate / Advanced 11:15 am – 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: matt@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-2/2026-05-21/ 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/2026/02/december.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104959 CREATED:20250205T223507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174321Z UID:10005964-1779303600-1779310800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 All 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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-jam/2026-05-20/ 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:20260520T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T173000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104959 CREATED:20251126T151246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T181735Z UID:10005759-1779287400-1779298200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 17 weeks starting January 28th Use these links to sign up: 2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. At the end of the final class of the session there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends (with Lena's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies\, of course!).   Youth Folk Ensemble is–  Mixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. Focus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). Learn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. Learning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. Need help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org After School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. The three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! Session 3 Dates: Jan 28 – Jun 3 (17 weeks) [off 2/18\, 4/8] (Summer day camps are offered as well – 2026 details TBA) End of session recitals are on the final day of class: 6/3 from 5:30-6pm Students are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. Meet the instructors: James Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. Oona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-james-gascoyne-and-oona-grady/2026-05-20/ 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/2025/11/december-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104959 CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006109-1779273000-1779274800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster 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! This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-05-20/ 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/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104959 CREATED:20260414T173156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T174729Z UID:10006230-1779202800-1779206400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Learn the basics of clawhammer banjo with award winning banjo player Carolyn Shapiro. This four week workshop will introduce you to everything you need to get started on your banjo journey. You will learn the clawhammer technique\, how to tune your instrument\, basic chord shapes\, alternate tunings\, and a few songs that will help you get familiar with your instrument. This is a beginner level workshop and is perfect for anyone who is brand new to music or brand new to this style of banjo. 4-weeks $120 3 pm – 4 pm on Tuesdays Carolyn is an old-time banjo player and songwriter from Glens Falls who has been picking and singing around the Capital Region for over ten years. She got her start as a performer working at Caffe Lena and is now a regular host of the Monday open mic. Blending sultry flavor with a deep-rooted traditional style\, Carolyn's music pushes the boundaries of the banjo with a catalog of songs that takes listeners on an intimate journey through the complexities of being human. As a performer\, Carolyn brings a joy and vulnerability to the stage\, leaving audiences feeling genuinely restored and inspired. Her 2022 debut album earned her the title of Folk Artist of the Year at the Capital Region Music Rewards. Her sophomore release\, Take it Easy (2024) was recorded live with her band and captures the warmth\, spontaneity\, and camaraderie that define her sound. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/clawhammer-banjo-with-carolyn-shapiro-2/2026-05-19/ 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/2026/04/december-42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104959 CREATED:20260323T150656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T162320Z UID:10006186-1779098400-1779105600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 12 May 4th\, 11th and 18th. 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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-9/2026-05-18/ 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/2026/03/december-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104959 CREATED:20260323T151042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T152626Z UID:10006187-1778936400-1778940000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi & Qi Gong For Musicians (and everyone) with Mark Tolstrup DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Tai Chi & Qi Gong have many methods for increasing flexibility\, circulation\, breath control and reducing stress. In this class you techniques in all of these areas. These methods are traditionally practiced for health and well being and they have specific benefits that will help musicians play and perform. These techniques are all fairly simple to learn and can be done anywhere with no special equipment.  Mark Tolstrup has taught Tai Chi\, Qi gong and related practices for over 35 years at the Tai Chi Center in Saratoga Springs\, NY. www.the-taichi-center.com Mark is also a performing musicians. In this class he will share practices the will be beneficial to musicians and everyone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/tai-chi-qi-gong-for-musicians-and-everyone-with-mark-tolstrup-2/ 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/2026/03/december-46.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T104959 CREATED:20260504T180728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T161309Z UID:10006270-1778925600-1778932800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Ron Gordon DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Parlor Guitar / Foundations Of American Guitar Styles 10 am – 12pm $35 In this workshop\, we'll learn and play the fingerstyle evolution of American guitar in the 19th Century and became the foundation of accompaniment to songs and set pieces up to this very day. This 3 finger technique includes leading bass\, bass runs\, rhythm\, arpeggios\, etc. Starting here will also serve as a great introduction to fingerpicking for strummers wanting to add right hand technique to their "tool box". Handouts provided. #adultclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/fingerstyle-guitar-workshop-with-ron-gordon-2/ 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/2026/05/december-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T173000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105000 CREATED:20260420T192016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160316Z UID:10006244-1778859000-1778866200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Run the Show: Live Sound and Production Class DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 For high school aged students (or middle schoolers with teachers permission) who are looking to learn more about live sound production\, how to run a music venue and more! Taught by our in house sound engineers and house managers. 4 weeks – $120 Scholarships available – email matt@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/run-the-show-live-sound-and-production/2026-05-15/ 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/2026/04/december-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T103000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105000 CREATED:20260309T172610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174126Z UID:10006158-1778837400-1778841000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Birth – 4 years old We will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  Fun for the whole family! #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb-4/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105000 CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005913-1778763600-1778770800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 All are Welcome!WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person Our jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. ALL 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. Red 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! What is a Slow Jam? It 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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-05-14/ 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/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105000 CREATED:20260217T163633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T221030Z UID:10006128-1778749200-1778761800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson Cost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows 10 Thursdays starting April 2 Click a time below to sign up: Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am Intermediate 10:15 am – 11:10 am Intermediate / Advanced 11:15 am – 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: matt@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-2/2026-05-14/ 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/2026/02/december.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T173000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105000 CREATED:20251126T151246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T181735Z UID:10005757-1778682600-1778693400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 17 weeks starting January 28th Use these links to sign up: 2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. At the end of the final class of the session there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends (with Lena's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies\, of course!).   Youth Folk Ensemble is–  Mixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. Focus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). Learn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. Learning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. Need help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org After School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. The three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! Session 3 Dates: Jan 28 – Jun 3 (17 weeks) [off 2/18\, 4/8] (Summer day camps are offered as well – 2026 details TBA) End of session recitals are on the final day of class: 6/3 from 5:30-6pm Students are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. Meet the instructors: James Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. Oona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-james-gascoyne-and-oona-grady/2026-05-13/ 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/2025/11/december-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105000 CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006108-1778668200-1778670000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster 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! This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-05-13/ 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/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105000 CREATED:20260414T173156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T174729Z UID:10006229-1778598000-1778601600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Learn the basics of clawhammer banjo with award winning banjo player Carolyn Shapiro. This four week workshop will introduce you to everything you need to get started on your banjo journey. You will learn the clawhammer technique\, how to tune your instrument\, basic chord shapes\, alternate tunings\, and a few songs that will help you get familiar with your instrument. This is a beginner level workshop and is perfect for anyone who is brand new to music or brand new to this style of banjo. 4-weeks $120 3 pm – 4 pm on Tuesdays Carolyn is an old-time banjo player and songwriter from Glens Falls who has been picking and singing around the Capital Region for over ten years. She got her start as a performer working at Caffe Lena and is now a regular host of the Monday open mic. Blending sultry flavor with a deep-rooted traditional style\, Carolyn's music pushes the boundaries of the banjo with a catalog of songs that takes listeners on an intimate journey through the complexities of being human. As a performer\, Carolyn brings a joy and vulnerability to the stage\, leaving audiences feeling genuinely restored and inspired. Her 2022 debut album earned her the title of Folk Artist of the Year at the Capital Region Music Rewards. Her sophomore release\, Take it Easy (2024) was recorded live with her band and captures the warmth\, spontaneity\, and camaraderie that define her sound. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/clawhammer-banjo-with-carolyn-shapiro-2/2026-05-12/ 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/2026/04/december-42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105000 CREATED:20260323T150656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T162320Z UID:10006185-1778493600-1778500800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 12 May 4th\, 11th and 18th. 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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-9/2026-05-11/ 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/2026/03/december-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105000 CREATED:20251216T201825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T203426Z UID:10005837-1778320800-1778328000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Songwriting Club DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 I'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed it) every second Saturday! Starting January 10th 10am – 12pm. Hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue! The club will meet monthly with special guests being a more "special" event. Bring your pens\, pencils\, instruments\, thinking caps\, favorite songs.  January 10th  10am – 12pm $5 donation cookies and coffee by donation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/songwriting-club-2/2026-05-09/ 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/2025/12/december-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T103000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105001 CREATED:20260309T172610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174126Z UID:10006157-1778232600-1778236200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Birth – 4 years old We will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  Fun for the whole family! #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb-4/2026-05-08/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105001 CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005912-1778158800-1778166000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 All are Welcome!WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person Our jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. ALL 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. Red 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! What is a Slow Jam? It 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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-05-07/ 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/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105001 CREATED:20260217T163633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T221030Z UID:10006127-1778144400-1778157000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson Cost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows 10 Thursdays starting April 2 Click a time below to sign up: Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am Intermediate 10:15 am – 11:10 am Intermediate / Advanced 11:15 am – 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: matt@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-2/2026-05-07/ 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/2026/02/december.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105002 CREATED:20260130T143732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T145326Z UID:10006085-1778089500-1778095800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Instrumental Course with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Bluegrass Instrumental Course – with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz April 29\, May 6\, 27 and June 3 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm $195 For instruments: Guitar\, Fiddle\, Mandolin\, Bass\, Banjo\, Dobro Experience level: students should be familiar with basic chords and have done some melodic playing as well.  Instructors: Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz Summary: This course is intended for folks interested in learning bluegrass instrumentals (fiddle tunes) commonly played at jams. Each week we will focus on at least one instrumental tune. Students will have the time to listen and prepare tunes in advance of each class Links to audio and/or video examples as well as music (standard notation and tabs) will be provided. Each class will review the tune as a group then divide into small groups to work on playing the tune together. We will also discuss learning techniques and tools such as StrumMachine and a metronome. Students will become familiar with the tunes covered in the course and develop techniques to quickly learn new tunes.  Topics: Memorizing\, learning and mastering a melody Learning the rhythm part and accompaniment  Switching from rhythm to lead parts Setting the tempo\, kickoffs and endings Leading the tune in a group Improvising ideas\, tips and techniques Jam etiquette Possible Tunes (subject to change): Angeline the Baker (D) Old Joe Clark (A) Soldier’s Joy (D) Cold Frosty Morn (Am) Big Sandy River (A)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-instrumental-course-with-bruce-thompson-and-sam-katz/2026-05-06/ 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/2026/01/december-44.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T173000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105002 CREATED:20251126T151246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T181735Z UID:10005756-1778077800-1778088600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 17 weeks starting January 28th Use these links to sign up: 2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. At the end of the final class of the session there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends (with Lena's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies\, of course!).   Youth Folk Ensemble is–  Mixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. Focus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). Learn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. Learning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. Need help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org After School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. The three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! Session 3 Dates: Jan 28 – Jun 3 (17 weeks) [off 2/18\, 4/8] (Summer day camps are offered as well – 2026 details TBA) End of session recitals are on the final day of class: 6/3 from 5:30-6pm Students are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. Meet the instructors: James Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. Oona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-james-gascoyne-and-oona-grady/2026-05-06/ 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/2025/11/december-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105002 CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006107-1778063400-1778065200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster 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! This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-05-06/ 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/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105002 CREATED:20260414T173156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T174729Z UID:10006228-1777993200-1777996800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 Learn the basics of clawhammer banjo with award winning banjo player Carolyn Shapiro. This four week workshop will introduce you to everything you need to get started on your banjo journey. You will learn the clawhammer technique\, how to tune your instrument\, basic chord shapes\, alternate tunings\, and a few songs that will help you get familiar with your instrument. This is a beginner level workshop and is perfect for anyone who is brand new to music or brand new to this style of banjo. 4-weeks $120 3 pm – 4 pm on Tuesdays Carolyn is an old-time banjo player and songwriter from Glens Falls who has been picking and singing around the Capital Region for over ten years. She got her start as a performer working at Caffe Lena and is now a regular host of the Monday open mic. Blending sultry flavor with a deep-rooted traditional style\, Carolyn's music pushes the boundaries of the banjo with a catalog of songs that takes listeners on an intimate journey through the complexities of being human. As a performer\, Carolyn brings a joy and vulnerability to the stage\, leaving audiences feeling genuinely restored and inspired. Her 2022 debut album earned her the title of Folk Artist of the Year at the Capital Region Music Rewards. Her sophomore release\, Take it Easy (2024) was recorded live with her band and captures the warmth\, spontaneity\, and camaraderie that define her sound. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/clawhammer-banjo-with-carolyn-shapiro-2/2026-05-05/ 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/2026/04/december-42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105003 CREATED:20260323T150656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T162320Z UID:10006184-1777888800-1777896000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 12 May 4th\, 11th and 18th. 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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 5 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-9/2026-05-04/ 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/2026/03/december-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T105003 CREATED:20251126T153433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T185533Z UID:10005771-1777816800-1777824000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: Songwriting Intensive with Gretchen Peters DESCRIPTION:Jazz \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 A two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen Peters For over two decades\, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell\, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet\,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, The Neville Brothers\, Patty Loveless\, George Strait\, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. Her song “Independence Day” won a CMA Song of the Year award in 1995. She has been nominated for 2 Grammys\, a Golden Globe\, and numerous other awards. Part One: Sundays March 1 – 22\, 2025 Part Two: Sundays April 12 – May 3\, 2025 On ZOOM 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT ( the two week break between is time for implementing what you learned in preparation for part two) Each class will run approximately 2 hours. All sessions are recorded and will be made available for review within 48 hours. One of the oldest phrases in any language is ‘tell me a story.’ Songwriting is storytelling\, and telling your story in a compelling way is all about authenticity and detail. It’s about what you say\, and what you don’t say. It’s about the truth\, but not necessarily the facts. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the process of songwriting—the art and the craft\, and the delicate balance between the two. We’ll learn how to keep a sense of creative play and when (and how) to welcome your inner critic into the room. We’ll find ways to work through “writer’s block.” We’ll learn that only through the specific do you achieve the universal—and that’s the holy grail in songwriting and all writing. We write to find out who we are\, and in the process we find out we are not alone. – Gretchen Class Description This 2 month intensive workshop with Gretchen will be divided into two parts. In Part One\, we’ll focus on: Writing authentically: how to build the back story for your charactersUsing detail and imagery in your lyricsUsing your subconscious as your compassHow to keep your sense of creative play alive and when to “invite the editor” into the writing roomFinding and fine-tuning your melody and chordsStructure: song forms and rhyme schemesIn Part Two\, you will bring your songs to play for Gretchen and the class each week\, and we’ll use these feedback sessions as “teachable moments” for the whole class. This is where a lot of the lessons of the previous four weeks really sink in – seeing the concepts we’ve talked about actually put into practice. You will “graduate” with many more tools for your songwriting toolkit\, including: Focusing your song’s POV – thinking of songs filmicallyHow to access your subconscious during the writing processHow verse order can change everythingWhy it’s better to let the song tell you “what it’s about”How to edit your song\, and what to look out for in the editing processWhat to do when you’re stuckSongwriting promptsThe care and feeding of your creative selfBring to our first class Pen & paper or your preferred way of taking notes An open heart and mind How to prepare: In addition\, please do Morning Pages for at least one week leading up to the class. Click here for a description of Morning Pages. It is ESSENTIAL that you do this exercise first thing in the morning – before coffee\, before breakfast\, before anything. Do not edit\, cross out\, analyze or otherwise “judge” your three pages – don’t think\, just write. This is meant to be stream of consciousness writing – it doesn’t need to have form\, rhyme\, or shape. You will not be required to show your Morning Pages to the class; it’s for your eyes only \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 4:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $81.34\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $92.18\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $46.09\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 3 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Jul 5 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Jul 11 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/online-songwriting-intensive-with-gretchen-peters/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:Online\, Streaming On Zoom CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/december-19.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR