Black Friday week deals:
(November 27th - December 5th)
Free instrument rental for 1 month or waive the $35 registration fee if you sign up for lessons during Black Friday week
15% off if you sign up for Group Piano or Singing classes during Black Friday week
50% off of recital fee if you sign up for the winter recital during Black Friday week
25% off of recording studio sessions (up to 4 hours) if you book during Black Friday week
First month of rehearsal hours 50% off if you purchase 2 or more months of rehearsal hours. (1 month = 4 2-hour rehearsals)
Call the desk and mention these deals to apply your discount! 360-922-0382
Scroll down to learn more about our group classes!! Or go back to the home page to learn more about the rest of our services!
Beginner Singing Class With Veronica West
Thursdays 2:45p - 3:45p
January 15th - March 5th (8 weeks)
Ages 9-11 (Grades 4th and 5th)
$280 + tax
March 10th - Performance at Bellinghome open mic night (Zeeks Pizza)
Core Singing Foundations (threaded through all weeks)
• Breath Support – steady airflow and posture awareness
• Vocal Health – gentle use, hydration, and rest
• Vowel Shape & Resonance – clear tone and forward placement
• Pitch Matching – listening for blend and accuracy
• Diction & Expression – singing with meaning and clarity
• Harmony & Rounds – teamwork in sound
Beginner Group Piano for kids With Orion Lackey
Thursdays 1:30p-2:30p
January 15th - March 5th (8 weeks)
Ages 9-11 (Grades 4th and 5th)
$280 + tax
March 10th - Performance at Bellinghome open mic night (Zeeks Pizza)
Introduction to the Keyboard & Proper Finger Techniques
Exploring the Keyboard Layout & Simple Rhythm Patterns
Expanding to Simple Melodies & Left-Hand Participation
Introduction to Simple Chords & Basic HarmonyCombining Melodies, Chords, and Rhythms
Beginner Band Class
With Orion Lackey
For kids ready to be in their first band, or new to a band setting.
**Audition required**
Tuesdays 4p -5:30p
Ages 11 - 13 (Grades 5th - 7th)
$160 + tax
- Currently Auditioning
This class is for students who are making progress on their instrument and want to be in their first band! They need to either have been taking lessons for at least 6 months or are able to follow song forms and chord progressions in a group setting and are self sufficient at learning parts at home from notation or tab or Youtube videos.
Orion is a professional musician in several PNW groups and also has worked in several grade schools (Public and Montessori) in Bellingham since 2014. He also leads our Bhome adult band class.
Contact the desk with any questions regarding this class or sign up below. We will reach out and confirm what instrument/instruments your child plays.
Bhome Beat Makers Lab With Nick Taylor
***Waitlist only ***
Days/Dates: TBA (8 weeks)
Time: TBA
Ages: 12+
Cost: $320
Min 3 / Max 6
The class will be limited to 6 kids and each will be required to come with their own Mac Laptop. We will be working with Garage Band, a built in software to Mac OS, which is a beginning DAW (Digital audio workstation) as well as spending time in the recording studio at Bellinghome.
Get the big picture of creating electronic music and recording studio techniques. We will learn how to use audio samples, midi controllers, beat sequencers, and microphones to create and record music. The idea is to get acclimated with using the technology and software programs and creating your own songs during this class while learning about universal concepts and vocabulary that is used in recording/production. We will also listen to different types of music to instill a variety of inspiration for our creative process.
The DAW's we will be working with are Garage band and an online platform called Band Lab. Both platforms/programs feature remote collaboration workflow training, which is very common in the recording/production industry this day and age.
Nick Taylor has done freelance recording in Bellingham since 2012 and now runs Taylor Made Productions (a recording studio in Bellinghome School of Music) which started in 2017
In-Person Group Music Teachers
Nick Taylor
- Group BandClass Program Director.
- Bhome Beat Makers Lab (Next Session TBA)
Orion Lackey
- Beginner Kids Band Class (Tuesdays 4p-5:30p)
- Beginner Kids Group Piano (Thursdays 1:30p-2:30p)
- Adult Jamband Experience (Thursdays 7p-8:30p)
- Looking for drummer / singers!
Jacob Seyer
- Session 7 Teen R&B/Jazz Band Leader (Wednesdays 3:30p-5p)
Chris Wrzesien
- Preteen Band - Purple Thunder - (Wednesdays 6p-7:30p)
Logan Brichta
- Teen Punk/Rock Band - Raddium - (Tuesdays 6:30p-8p)
Group Class Teachers
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Nick Taylor
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Jacob Seyer
Teen Jazz band/R&B Band Leader
(3:30p-5p Wednesdays) -
Chris Wrzesien
Purple Thunder Band Leader
(6p-7:30p Wednesday session)
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
Punk/Rock Band Leader
(6p-7:30p Tuesday session)
Auditions running now for a guitarist, bassist and singers.
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
Beginner Band Bandleader - Tuesdays 4p - 5:30p (Auditioning for members)
Adult Jamband Experience Bandleader
Auditions running now for a drummer, guitarist and horns. (Thursdays 6:30p-8p) -
Veronica West
Beginner Singing Class
Thursdays 2:45p-3:45p
Band Classes:
Beginner Band - Tuesdays 4pm
Punk/Rock Band - Tuesdays 6p
Classic Rock / Pop - Wednesdays 6p
Adult Jamband experience - Thursdays 7p
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, play shows, and record original music in Bellinghome’s recording studio. We have had the opportunity to perform at Kulshan Trackside, Boundary Bay Brewery, Zeeks Pizza, The Blue Room, Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 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 7p-8:30p
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!