Concord Conservatory of Music

Whether you’re a beginner looking to play your first chorus or an experienced player needing a fresh challenge, the Jazz Jam is the place to be. The Jazz Jam is a supportive environment dedicated to performance, learning, and collaboration. Participants will have the chance to:





<ul><li>Build Improvisation Confidence: Practice spontaneous soloing and melodic development.</li><li>Gain Ensemble Experience: Learn to listen, interact, and collaborate with fellow musicians in real-time.</li><li>Open-Format Play: Simply bring your instrument, choose a tune from the standards list, and dive in!</li></ul>

Local Event: CCM Monthly Jazz Jam: An Open Session for All Musicians

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Concord

Massachusetts

CCM Monthly Jazz Jam: An Open Session for All...

Whether you’re a beginner looking to play your first chorus or an experienced player needing a fresh challenge, the Jazz Jam is...

CCM Monthly Jazz Jam: An Open Session for All Musicians

<ul><li>Taught by CCM Piano Faculty Member Manuel Garcia-Baro</li><li>Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, December 17, 5:30–6:30 PM</li><li>Location: This workshop takes place at CCM 2, 15 Junction Square Dr., Concord</li></ul>
<h3>Compose the Action! Learn Film Music Composition</h3>
Have you ever wondered how music creates the perfect mood in a movie or builds the suspense? This Film Music Composition Workshop is your exclusive chance to step into the composer’s chair!
Through an exciting, interactive group project, students will learn directly from composer and CCM faculty member <a href="https://concordconservatory.org/faculty/manuel-garcia-baro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manuel Garcia-Baro</a> how music is used to convey specific emotions and drama across different visual media.
You’ll get hands-on experience in music composition by planning the soundtrack for an unforgettable scene from the popular movie How to Train Your Dragon. This unique workshop offers practical insight into the creative process of professional film scoring.
Who Should Attend? This dynamic composition workshop is designed for students ages 10-18 who are curious about music composition or film scoring.

Local Event: Composition: Film Music FREE Workshop 

Composition: Film Music FREE Workshop 

Taught by CCM Piano Faculty Member Manuel Garcia-BaroDate & Time: Wednesday, December 17, 5:30–6:30 PMLocation: This workshop...

<ul><li>Taught by CCM Piano Faculty Member Keith Kirchoff</li><li>Date &amp; Time: Saturday, January 17, 2:00 – 3:30 pm</li><li>Location: This workshop takes place at CCM 2, 15 Junction Square Dr., Concord</li></ul>
<h3>Unlock Your Musical Voice: Secrets of Composition</h3>
Ever wondered how your favorite pieces of music get written? Stop wondering and start creating! This introductory workshop is your chance to step directly into the composer’s seat.
Through a dynamic, hands-on session, you will learn directly from composer and CCM piano faculty member <a href="https://concordconservatory.org/faculty/keith-kirchoff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Kirchoff</a> as he de-mystifies the creative process behind structuring melodies and developing musical ideas.
You’ll get practical experience by immediately applying concepts to write your own short, original melody to take home! This unique workshop offers insight into the foundational elements of composition and builds the creativity essential to all musicians.
Who Should Attend? This engaging workshop is designed for music lovers and students (age 10-18) of all instruments who are curious about music composition and ready to explore their musical voice.

Local Event: Channeling Your Creativity: An Introduction to Composition Free Workshop (age 10-18)

Channeling Your Creativity: An Introduction to...

Taught by CCM Piano Faculty Member Keith KirchoffDate & Time: Saturday, January 17, 2:00 – 3:30 pmLocation: This workshop takes...

Channeling Your Creativity: An Introduction to Composition Free Workshop (age 10-18)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Known for their mastery of tone and tasteful musical approach, this mandolin duo brings profound voices and diversity of texture to the acoustic and bluegrass worlds, with Matt Flinner on the banjo and mandolin and Joe Walsh switching between mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, mandocello. Experience their artistry in an intimate evening of sublime music.
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Multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner has made a career out of playing acoustic music in new ways. Starting out as a banjo prodigy who was playing bluegrass festivals before he entered his teens, Flinner later took up the mandolin, won the National Banjo Contest at Winfield Kansas in 1990, and took the mandolin award there the following year. Since then, he has become recognized as one of the premiere mandolinists as well as one of the finest new acoustic/roots music composers today. He has toured and recorded with a wide variety of bluegrass, new acoustic, classical and jazz artists, including Tim O’Brien, Frank Vignola, Steve Martin, Darrell Scott, the Modern Mandolin Quartet, Dave Douglas, Leftover Salmon, Alison Brown, The Ying Quartet, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger, and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. He has also recorded two Compass Records CDs and toured as part of Phillips, Grier and Flinner with bassist Todd Phillips and guitarist David Grier. His two solo CDs (also on Compass), “The View from Here” and “Latitude,” are now widely considered classics in the new acoustic/modern bluegrass style. His current group, the Matt Flinner Trio (with guitarist Ross Martin and bassist Eric Thorin), has forged new pathways in acoustic string band music with their two ground-breaking CDs, “Music du Jour” and “Winter Harvest”
Hailed by David Grisman as a “wonderful mandolin player”, and by Darol Anger as “one of the best mandolinists I’ve ever played with”, Portland, Maine-based musician Joe K. Walsh is known for his exceptional tone and taste, and his years of collaborations and recordings with acoustic music luminaries including Darol Anger, Brittany Haas, Grant Gordy, Mike Block, Danny Barnes, Scott Nygaard, and pop-grass darlings Joy Kills Sorrow, a band he co-founded. He’s played with everyone from John Scofield to Molly Tuttle to Tony Trischka, and performed at festivals, club and theaters all over North America and Europe. After a number of award-winning years with bluegrass stars the Gibson Brothers, Joe currently splits his time between an inventive string band called Mr Sun (featuring Darol Anger, Grant Gordy and Aidan O’Donnell), the Mike Block Trio, a project with Celia Woodsmith, and a trio with Ella Jordan and Jed Wilson. His most recent record “If Not Now, Who?” was released in 2023 on Adhyaropa Records. An avid educator, Joe is an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music. He teaches regularly at music camps and workshops all over, and teaches online through Peghead Nation.

Local Event: Matt Flinner and Joe K. Walsh Live Performance

Matt Flinner and Joe K. Walsh Live Performance

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Known for their mastery of tone and tasteful musical approach, this mandolin duo brings...

<ul><li>Taught by CCM Music Creation &amp; Production Faculty Member Daniel Fox</li><li>Date &amp; Time: Tuesday, January 28, 5:00–6:30 PM</li><li>Location: This workshop takes place at CCM 2, 15 Junction Square Dr., Concord</li></ul>
<h3>Technique Toolkit: Hands-On Recording Session</h3>
Ready to capture your sound with professional clarity? Join <a href="https://concordconservatory.org/faculty/daniel-fox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CCM faculty member Daniel Fox</a> for an intensive, hands-on session at the cutting edge CCM 2 Media Lab. This small-group workshop is designed to move beyond basic concepts and give you practical, real-world guidance on achieving industry-standard results.
In this session, you will learn the fundamental tools of the trade, industry best practices, and professional workflows for recording. We will dive deep into essential techniques, including mic placement and signal flow, focusing specifically on achieving high-quality recordings for vocals, acoustic guitar, and other instruments. This is a unique opportunity to benefit from Daniel Fox’s experience, gaining practical insights and real-world guidance to solve common recording challenges.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for musicians, producers, and recording enthusiasts (ages 13 and up) who have a little prior experience with recording software or instruments and are ready to take their skills to the next level.

Local Event: Recording Techniques 101 Free Workshop (age 13 and up)

Recording Techniques 101 Free Workshop (age 13...

Taught by CCM Music Creation & Production Faculty Member Daniel FoxDate & Time: Tuesday, January 28, 5:00–6:30 PMLocation: This...

Recording Techniques 101 Free Workshop (age 13 and up)

<ul><li>Taught by CCM Piano Faculty Member Tsuyoshi Honjo</li><li>Date &amp; Time: Saturday, January 30, 3:30–4:30 PM</li><li>Location: This workshop takes place at CCM 2, 15 Junction Square Dr., Concord</li></ul>
<h3>Get Into the Groove! High-Energy Bucket Drumming</h3>
Join us for a dynamic, hands-on workshop that proves you don’t need fancy equipment to make incredible music! With nothing more than buckets and drumsticks, participants of all skill levels can dive into an energizing and collaborative drumming session.
In this exciting, rhythmic workshop, you will be guided by CCM faculty member <a href="https://concordconservatory.org/faculty/tsuyoshi-honjo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tsuyoshi Honjo</a> through a series of exercises that build rhythmic mastery, helping you deepen your understanding of musical timing, pulse, and complex syncopation. You will also experience the power of the collective groove, strengthening teamwork and communication skills through shared, focused drumming, while enjoying the exhilarating, high-energy release of stress reduction.
You’ll gain practical experience creating layered rhythms and intricate patterns. This unique experience strengthens musical connections and is proof that anyone can make music if they find the right beat.
Who Should Attend? This dynamic workshop is designed for participants who are interested in teamwork, focus, and rhythmic development. Participants should have a minimum of 1 year of prior musical training (in any instrument, voice, or genre). Students younger than age 9 may participate if accompanied by a registered adult.

Local Event: Multigenerational Bucket Drumming Free Workshop (age 9-18+)

Multigenerational Bucket Drumming Free Workshop...

Taught by CCM Piano Faculty Member Tsuyoshi HonjoDate & Time: Saturday, January 30, 3:30–4:30 PMLocation: This workshop takes...

Multigenerational Bucket Drumming Free Workshop (age 9-18+)

<ul><li>Taught by CCM Percussion Faculty Member Giuseppe Paradiso</li><li>Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 – 7:30 pm</li><li>Location: This workshop takes place at CCM 2, 15 Junction Square Dr., Concord</li></ul>
<h3>Master the Foundation: The Science of Rhythm</h3>
Is rhythm the foundation of your musical voice? In this unique and essential Rhythmic Laboratory workshop, you will go beyond simple counting to truly feel the pulse that drives all music!
Percussion instructor and renowned Jazz Jam leader <a href="https://concordconservatory.org/faculty/giuseppe-paradiso/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giuseppe Paradiso</a> will guide you through an exciting, hands-on session focused on the essential rhythmic skill of subdivision. This dynamic workshop uses a powerful, physical approach, engaging your body as an instrument to help you deeply internalize and master complex timing.
You’ll gain practical, transferable techniques guaranteed to sharpen your sense of pulse and rhythmic awareness, instantly boosting your confidence in any ensemble or solo performance. Students should bring their instruments to immediately test out and apply these powerful methods!
Who Should Attend? This focused workshop is designed for any musician (min age 6)—regardless of instrument or current skill level—who is dedicated to strengthening their foundational rhythm skills, timing, and musical precision.

Local Event: Rhythmic Laboratory Free Workshop 

Rhythmic Laboratory Free Workshop 

Taught by CCM Percussion Faculty Member Giuseppe ParadisoDate & Time: Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 – 7:30 pmLocation: This...

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CCM Monthly Jazz Jam: An Open Session for All Musicians

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Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA

Composition: Film Music FREE Workshop

DEC

17

5:30 PM

Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA

Channeling Your Creativity: An Introduction to Composition Free Workshop (age 10-18)

JAN

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Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA

Matt Flinner and Joe K. Walsh Live Performance

JAN

24

7:00 PM

Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA

Recording Techniques 101 Free Workshop (age 13 and up)

JAN

28

5:00 PM

Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA

Multigenerational Bucket Drumming Free Workshop (age 9-18+)

JAN

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Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA

Rhythmic Laboratory Free Workshop

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Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA

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