Calling all Billie Holiday and Miles Davis wanabees who would like to try some jazz standards for fun and practice. I'm talking about jazzed-up versions of the American Songbook--all the usual: Rogers and Hart; Porter; Arlen; Ellington; Jobim; Monk; Loesser... Just click on the "photos" tab above and then click on "John's song list" to see lists (4 pages) of songs I do that I have scanned into my computer. Let me know what songs you'd like to try (so I can run through the songs ahead of time) an …

Looking for a place to play? You've come to the right group. We welcome pianists of all ages, styles, and skill levels to join us for fun events of (mostly) solo piano. For more information, see the about page.

If you are a music teacher in Arlington, Virginia (or the neighboring areas), then come join us for coffee to share and discuss the good and the bad about teaching music in the Nation's Capital. Or alternatively, not to discuss teaching at all and just enjoy some respite from business as usual. All music teachers are welcome: Full time, part time, school, music store, freelance, aspiring, etc.

What is a drum circle? A drum circle is a rhythmical event in which people come together to play drums and other percussion instruments. Drum circles are gaining in popularity here in the United States and all over the world. They are a fun and accessible way to play music in a group setting. There are three types of drum circles: 1) Culturally specific drum circles in which the participants are expected to know and play certain rhythms from different parts of the world. 2) Non-facilitated dr …

This is the central group for Transgendered Ladies and Cross Dressers and their partners in the Washington D.C. area to network, learn, grow, and come together socially in safe, trans friendly venues. So whatever interests or needs that you have as a trans lady, you should be able to find it in joining us here. These are opportunities to dress up and have fun, socialize, build friendships, share, explore, expand, and celebrate our femininity together in safe and enjoyable settings. It is also …

Friendly, all-skill-level adult pianist group. Play something you are working on for others. Discuss practice methods, goals, pieces you want to tackle, and nuances of piano-playing. Listen to their comments on your playing, and offer yours on theirs. No teacher will be here (at least at first), just other pianists who usually play for themselves at home. Take a risk and hear what other pianists think about your playing. Meetings held near Burke, VA

Hi, my name is Robert Hitz, and I am a pianist, teacher and composer with a tremendous love and respect for the role of improvisation in my musical life, and a desire to meet, share and explore the world of piano improv and composition with other pianists of all levels and styles. If you are interested in improvisation and composition, (free, jazz - anything!) and wish to share with other pianists who enjoy and aspire to creating music through improvisation join me in this wonderful art form! Op …