COUNTY — Would you like to learn how to play the guitar, banjo, fiddle or mandolin? Enrollment is now underway for the summer session of the Appalachian Music Program, which will begin the week of Monday, June 13, at various locations.

The enrollment period will run through Thursday, June 16. This program is open to students from third grade through adults of all ages. It is designed to teach students to play Appalachian music with the guitar, banjo, fiddle or mandolin. The cost is $60 for a six-week session and $25 for instrument rental, if needed.

Anyone interested in signing up for the new session should contact one of the following program directors:

Easley: Tuesday nights at the First Baptist Church

Contact: Susan Ware-Snow, 864-979-9188 or susu9196@gmail.com.

Pickens: Monday & Thursday nights at the Pickens Community Center

Contact: Steve McGaha,

864-283-4871 or blindpunkin54@yahoo.com

Six Mile: Monday nights.

Contact: Jan Nations, 864-608-3171 or jhnations64@aol.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),” or contact Betty McDaniel (director) at (864) 878-4257 or mcdanibw1@gmail.com.