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Signups begin for summer Appalachian music lessons

COUNTY — If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer, learn how to play a banjo, fiddle, guitar or mandolin.

Enrollment is now under way for the summer session of Appalachian music lessons. The next session of the Evening Music Program will begin the week of Monday, May 26.

This program is open to all ages (third grade through adults) and is designed to teach students to play Appalachian music with acoustic instruments. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo.

The six-week sessions will be held at the following locations:

1. Easley First Baptist Church in Easley (Tuesday nights) 2. Pickens Senior Center (Monday and Thursday nights) 3. Saint Paul United Methodist Church, downtown Greenville (Thursday nights)

The cost is $60 per six-week session, and instrument rental is available for $25 per six-week session. The enrollment period is through Thursday, May 29. Anyone interested in signing up for this session should contact one of the following program directors:

• Easley and Greenville: Susan Ware-Snow — call or text (864) 979-9188 or susu9196@gmail.com

• Pickens: Steve McGaha — (864) 283-4871 or blindpunkin54@yahoo.com

The Evening Music Program is sponsored by Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music Inc. (POSAM), a charitable non-profit organization. For more information on the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) program, visit www.YAMupstate.com, Facebook: “YAM (Young Appalachian Musicians,” call (864) 878-4257 or e-mail mcdanibw1@gmail.com.