"The Hermit chronicles a journey. These instrumentals, played on acoustic guitar, banjo and other acoustic instruments, combined with poetry and accompanying artwork expresses a stepping away from an established, but unstable and consumptive, life path onto the ultimately more stable, yet unknowable trail of accepted impermanence." Read more about the album and listen to preview tracks now at jasonmcinnes.bandcamp.com.
Join Jess and Jason for an intrepid discussion about the accidents, discoveries, breaking apart and gluing together involved in the creative process and songwriting in particular. Registration is free, but is required.Register at https://www.knowingtrees.com/storeYou'll receive an email with the Zoom link for the discussion. Find Jess’ music at https://joybirdmusic.bandcamp.com/ Find Jason’s music at https://jasonmcinnes.bandcamp.com/
Working Together to Cultivate Music Knowledge & Expression A mix of in-person music ensemble classes and private lessons opportunities, located in Albuquerque, NM.In Music Crew we’ll focus on working together to play as a band!. All instrumentalist and vocalists are welcome to join. Musicians from all experience levels are encouraged. Both beginning and experienced musicians/singers will find value in balancing collective work and individual expression. More about Music Crew and Registration Options
Jason's new album, The Hermit, will be released on Friday, June 28. But, you can join in a world-wide listening party to celebrate The Hermit the day before. Come along to listen to the music with the artist and chat about the making of the album. Click to RSVP
Learn the foundational techniques leading to a lifetime of enjoyment, making your own music. Learn more about this free workshop and register here.
Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake celebrating the natural wonders and easygoing community of the White Oak Savannah and Festival. Your guide, artist, musician and educator Jason McInnes, will open the workshop with simple sketching warm ups to shake off any hesitancy and then we’ll be off to fill our journals with majestic oaks, favorite rocks, boisterous clouds and perhaps the elusive circle of jamming musicians in their natural habitat. All the while Jason will be there as an encouraging guide for folks that are new to, and experienced in, putting pen to sketchbook. Journals and drawing tools will be provided. In addition, you are very welcome to bring your own favorite journal and supplies.
Learn the foundational techniques leading to a lifetime of enjoyment, making your own music. Learn more about this free workshop and register here.
Expand your knowledge of guitar strings and instrument care Receive the tools you’ll need to complete a guitar restringing Engage in the process of guitar maintenance within a supportive environment Learn more about this free workshop and register here.
In this 2 hour workshop you’ll Begin taking improvised solos THAT DAY, and gain insights for your continued study for years to come. Play along MP3s, so you can continue to grow your new skills outside of the workshop. PDFs of all the material covered Complimentary access to Jason’s Creating and Understanding the Guitar Notemap online lesson. Register
Learn the foundational techniques leading to a lifetime of enjoyment, making your own music. Learn more about this free workshop and register here.
Expand your knowledge of guitar strings and instrument care Receive the tools you’ll need to complete a guitar restringing Engage in the process of guitar maintenance within a supportive environment Learn more about this free workshop and register here.
In this 2 hour workshop you’ll Begin taking improvised solos THAT DAY, and gain insights for your continued study for years to come. Play along MP3s, so you can continue to grow your new skills outside of the workshop. PDFs of all the material covered Complimentary access to Jason’s Creating and Understanding the Guitar Notemap online lesson. Register here.
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