Bellingham Group Music Lessons
Preteen Band - Teen Rock Bands - Bluegrass Slow Jam - Adult Ensembles
Bellinghome School of Music offers Bellingham group music lessons! Join our relaxed but informative group music classes led by experienced instructors. Explore different genres and instruments in a supportive environment, discovering new skills and forging lasting friendships along the way. Perform at local venues and breweries to showcase your band as well as record in Bellinghome’s recording studio and release original music.
In-Person Group Music Teachers
Nick Taylor - BeatRoots Bandleader/manager, Group Class Program Director
Jacob Seyer - Teen Jazz/Hip Hop Band Leader (4:15p-5:45p Thursdays)
Kian Dye - Bluegrass Slow Jam Leader (Tuesdays 6:30p-8p)
Chris Wrzesien - Preteen Band Leader (6p-7:30p Monday session)
Logan Brichta - Preteen Band Leader (4:15p-5:45p Wednesday session)
Orion Lackey - Adult Jamband Experience Bandleader (Thursdays 6p-8p)
Each teacher has a link to their availability in their bio or visit our Availability page that lists everyone's open time slots.
Register for group music classes online with us today!
Group Class Teachers
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Nick Taylor
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Jacob Seyer
Teen Jazz/Hip Hop Band Leader
(4:15p-5:45p Thursdays)
- Currently need Guitarist, Keyboard, Singer -
Kian Dye
Bluegrass Slow Jam Leader (All Ages)
Open to all types of Bluegrass instruments
(Tuesdays 6:30p-8p) -
Chris Wrzesien
Preteen Band Leader
(6p-7:30p Monday session)
Auditions running now for a January 2024 class start.
Chris is a Bellingham songwriter, piano entertainer, and educator. He plays solo sets and leads group jam sessions to bring fun, beauty, and meaningful stories to his audience and fellow performers. His favorite genres are blues, folk, ragtime, funk -- and whatever his fellow musicians bring to the stage. Chris' teaching style reinforces music theory so students know how to create the sounds they hear in their minds! Teacher-student time is for learning new ideas, putting them together, and creating clear steps for practice; student time is for practice, practice, practice, and the joy of self-exploration. One of Chris' favorite recent projects was being the piano player and session leader for a weekly music improv group, creating new songs and arrangements in front of a live audience by tapping into the skills of the musicians present. His favorite piano job was playing two dinners per week at a sushi restaurant in Alaska (yum). He loves working with people who want to keep learning and growing, because that is his secret to a happy life. -
Logan Brichta
Preteen Band Leader
(4:15p-5:45p Wednesday session)
Auditions running now for a January 2024 class start.
Logan Brichta is a music lover who works as a board-certified music therapist in the Bellingham area. Logan developed a passion for music growing up in central California, where he studied violin, double bass, bass guitar, and electric guitar. Throughout his youth, he played violin in school orchestras, all state & county orchestras, and quartets. Outside the orchestra, he also jammed in garage rock bands and explored piano, drum set, voice, mandolin, ukulele, DIY recording and production. Logan graduated from California State University, Northridge with a B.A. in Music Therapy after a 6-month music therapy internship at a large community for individuals with Dementia in Los Angeles. During his studies, Logan engaged people of many different ages and abilities in music therapy experiences and performed with a variety of groups including a studio ensemble, choirs, and African music ensembles. Logan became board-certified as a music therapist in 2019 and relocated to Whatcom county to serve the community. He enjoys working as a music therapist and he lives to connect, share, and learn with others through music. -
Orion Lackey
Adult Jamband Experience Bandleader
Currently need a drummer, keyboardist, singer and horns
(Thursdays 6p-8p)
Teen Rock Band - BeatRoots (Led by instructor Nick Taylor)
Call or email for availability. Audition is required for all band classes.
Are you ready to take what you’ve learned in lessons and join an advanced group class? Maybe you are self taught and are ready to join a band? This is an opportunity to meet likeminded musicians, rehearse weekly, and play shows. We have had the opportunity to perform at Kulshan Trackside, Zeeks Pizza, The Blue Room, and the Commercial Street Night Markets. More venues are on the horizon!
The BeatRoots, one of our student rock bands, playing at Kulshan Trackside September 2023!
The BeatRoots, one of our student rock bands, playing at Boundary Bay Brewery in June Kulshan Trackside September 2023!
Jam Band Experience - Thursdays 6p-8p
Instructor - Orion Lackey
Now Auditioning New Members.
Now Auditioning New Members.
We currently are looking for a guitarist, vocalist, and drummer!
Join our Adult Jamband Experience class, hosted by Orion Lackey at Bellinghome School of Music where music enthusiasts of all skill levels come together to create harmonious, collaborative, and spontaneous music. This class offers a unique opportunity to jam, improvise, and master the art of playing in a band setting.
Whether you're aiming to join a jamband, improve your improvisational skills, or simply have a blast making music with others, our Adult Jamband Experience class welcomes you to a world of musical exploration and collaboration. Let's jam and create unforgettable musical moments together!
All ages Bluegrass Slow Jam class with Kian Dye!
Private lessons are a fast and focused way to get started on an instrument, and allow you to set personalized goals for your playing. For most students, weekly 30-minute lessons are a great place to start. As students get into a regular practice routine at home, many choose to step up to a longer weekly lesson. Private lessons offer consistency for students and allow teachers to work on fundamentals as well as personalized material each week. Semi-private lessons are also an option if you have a friend or family member that would like to split tuition and join you for lessons.
Online and In-Person Private Lessons
We have an array of instructors if you’d like to bring multiple students or family members at once. We offer violin, viola, cello, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, electric bass, guitar, ukulele, classical percussion, world percussion, drumset, music production lessons (Protools, Ableton, etc.), composition, and songwriting lessons. We have a nice comfortable waiting room fit with WiFi, tea & coffee so make yourself at home while your child is back with their instructor.
Our teachers are available for In-Person lessons and Online Virtual Lessons via Zoom, Google Hangouts, Facetime, WhatsApp and Skype.
CLICK HERE to book a free introductory meet and greet or an online consultation.
You can also call 360-922-0382 between 1pm - 6pm Monday - Friday.
To set up a virtual or in-person free meet and greet intro, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
The Green Frogs Album Release Livestream Concert
Bellinghome's student rockband released their first album "Dreamer's City" TODAY OCT 9TH 2020! It can be purchased at Bandcamp - https://greenfrogsmusicofficial.bandcamp.com/releases
Free Meet & Greet Intro Request
Sign up for a Free Meet & Greet Intro by filling out the form below. This is a chance to meet one of our teachers and make sure they’re what you’re looking for.