Virtual Session - Learn About Instruments and Reserve Your Rental

Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 - 6:30pm

Brass Bell Music Facebook Page

Whether you’re a beginning band or orchestra student looking to pick out an instrument for the very first time, or you've been out of school for a while and looking for a new hobby, we’ve got you covered! Our goal is to make the instrument selection process fun and easy by bringing our instrument try-outs to your home...VIRTUALLY!

A team of our veteran staff are going LIVE on Facebook on Tuesday, June 2nd, to walk you through each starting band and orchestra instrument. They will demonstrate to you how each instrument sounds, show you what you will need to play it, and explain how you can rent one this summer without the stress or long-term commitment of buying. To top it off, you can take advantage of our event-exclusive online rental deals to make the process easier than ever. Hope to see you there!

Instrumental Night with Lil Rev

Sunday June 7th, 2020 - 7:00pm

Lil Rev's Facebook Page

Join Lil Rev & Co-Host Brass Bell Music of Milwaukee on Sunday June 7th at 7pm Central on Lil Rev's FB Live Feed for a one hour romp across Lil Rev's Instrumental repertoire.

This will be a night like no other previous lil rev shows on Facebook, as Lil Rev will construct a set of deeply-rooted instrumentals from a wide variety of traditions including: Irish, Spanish, Klezmer, American Fiddle Tunes, Bluegrass, Country, and Original themes.

2nd Tuesday Virtual Jam Session!

Tuesday June 9th, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Brass Bell staff, teachers, students and friends have joined us in our recital hall to make music and jam together. Although we unfortunately cannot meet in person this month, we don't want to stop the tradition of connecting and supporting musicians in our community. This month we are encouraging musicians of all ages and skill levels to join us for a Zoom open mic night! Send us a message or email at [email protected] to let us know that you'd like to participate, and we will send you the Zoom login! Hope to see you there!

Virtual Make Music Milwaukee

Sunday June 21st, 2020 - All Day!

Online

Make Music Day, the worldwide music celebration held each June 21, is going virtual this year! Make Music Day is an internal day of music celebrated in over 1,000 cities across the world! Approaching it's 4th year, Make Music Milwaukee typically features dozens of free outdoor concerts, performances, music lessons, jam sessions and other musical events on streets, sidewalks, parks and other public spaces across the city. This year by going virtual, Make Music Day will further demonstrate the power of music to unite and uplift people, spread joy and build community, no matter what. Make Music Day is an open invitation for everyone to make, enjoy, perform, teach and learn music on the longest day of the year! To learn more or sign up, visit www.makemusicmilwaukee.org or email [email protected]!

Triplets Class with Lil Rev

Thursday July 30th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

Learn one of the most revered strokes in ukulele history with ukulele master, Lil Rev!

Chords, Chords, Chords with Lil Rev!

Saturday August 1st, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store

This 90 minute class explores all facets of chord work on the ukulele. How chords are constructed, movable/inverted chords vs open chords, sliding your chords, chord solos, and chord theory for beginners. Lots of great reference material will be given as Lil Rev presents a Smorgasbord of chordal fun. Open to anyone who knows their basic 1st position chords already and wants to start expanding on their basic knowledge.

Fingerpicking Two Chord Songs with Lil Rev

Thursday August 27th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

Let uke master lil rev, show you how to accompany yourself with some fun and simple picking patterns, using two chord songs.

Learn The Voo-Doo-Dee-O-Do Strum with Lil Rev

Thursday September 24th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

Learn how to do the Voo-Doo-Dee-O-Do strum with Lil Rev, a fascinating syncopated strum from the heart of the Vaudeville era.

12 Songs, 12 Strums Workshop

Saturday October 17th, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store

Cost: $25

12 Songs, 12 Strums For Ukulele: Join Lil Rev for a strum fest, as we explore 12 unique strum patterns commonly used when playing popular music on the ukulele including: Reggae, Blues, Calypso, Bluegrass, Rock, Doo-Wop and more... Open to all levels.

Roll Strokes Made Easy with Lil Rev

Thursday October 29th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

Learn to execute and integrate roll strokes into your ukulele strumming.

12 Bars / 8 Bars with Lil Rev

Thursday November 19th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

Learn two of the most common blues progressions via some fun songs, as well as how to add boogie notes to your strum.

12 Bar Blues and 12 Blues Licks for Ukulele

Saturday December 5th, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store

Cost: $20

This class will explore the 12 bar blues form on the uke, as well as teach the melody player some interesting blues licks in a variety of keys. Basic Skills required: Must read tablature {be able to play simple melody} and know some basic chords.

The Boom-Chuck Strum Class with Lil Rev

Thursday December 17th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brass Bell Music Store Facebook Live Stream

We'll learn to play the boom-chuck strum a couple of different ways alongside a batch of fun bluegrass and old time favorites!