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Let’s Talk Banjokes!

Let’s Talk Banjokes!

The Front Porch loves our banjo-pickin’ friends. We love poking fun at them too! Here are our favorite “banjokes” and memes to get you laughing and tuning up your banjos. Enjoy!

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Music is Fun Ft. Marty Collin

Music is Fun Ft. Marty Collin

Meet Marty Collin! Marty teaches beginner mandolin, guitar, and banjo here at The Front Porch in Charlottesville. Learn more about how Marty found The Front Porch, his career as a playwriter, and his love of music!

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Roots & Wings

Roots & Wings

Roots & Wings is The Front Porch’s music outreach program. We bring music education to the kids who need it most. Learn more about Roots & Wings and our plans for the upcoming year!

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FT. Harold Bailey

FT. Harold Bailey

  Meet Our Teachers: Harold Bailey (Piano, Composition)    Welcome to the first installment of The Front Porch’s “Teacher Features!” Every couple of weeks, we'll take some time to highlight one of our teachers, announce any of their recent accomplishments,...

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‘Save the Music’ – NBC29

‘Save the Music’ – NBC29

“There is a sort of bliss that happens in our brains when we’re experiencing music that sounds good to us, and a way that we can feel a sense of release and relief from the stress of normal life.” – Emily Morrison, Executive Director

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The Power Issue – ft. The Front Porch

The Power Issue – ft. The Front Porch

People & organizations that hold us together in tough times. “The Front Porch, Charlottesville’s beloved music school and performing space, wasted no time in pivoting to COVID-friendly programming.”

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PICK: Alice Clair

PICK: Alice Clair

Tuning in at home: Alice Clair is a singular talent—one you’ll often find jamming with her psych-rock band The BLNDRS. The folk rock singer-songwriter performs for The Front Porch’s ongoing series Save the Music.

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