The town of Boone is offering music lessons at the Jones House.  Lessons are offered on Thursday afternoons starting at 4:30 p.m., before the old-time jam session begins at 7:30 p.m.  The weekly group lessons are 45 minutes long and feature expert local musicians.  

Session A classes will meet on Aug. 23 and 30 and Sept. 6, 13 and 20.

Session B classes will be held on Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Session C classes will be held Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 29 and Dec. 6.

Sessions are open to both children and adults, from beginners to intermediate players.  

Instruments being taught will include fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. There may also be a flatfoot dance class and a surf guitar class.

Each session costs $50, or participants can enroll in all three sessions for $100.  

Some scholarship assistance may be available for students 18 and younger.  

Instruments are available to rent for $10 per session, or $20 for the 15 weeks.  The Watauga Arts Council also has instruments available for rent; call (828) 264-1789.

For more information, or to enroll in a class, contact Mark Freed at the Jones House Community Center.