A Resource for Traditional Music
in Portland, Maine
Maine Has a rich tradition of Folk Music, and Portland is the central hub of this still vibrant and culturally rich music scene. Maine Traditional Music School’s mission is to bring the best teachers together with community, to nurture and pass this wonderful music to the future generations.
Upcoming Events
Irish Bouzouki Bootcamp with Owen Marshall
Over the 3 weeks of this course, Owen will be laying out key rhythm and picking fundamentals, as well as other techniques and exercises to help you craft your own […]
Online Scottish and Cape Breton Fiddle with Katie McNally!
Scottish music, dance, and Gaelic language have been nurtured on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia for centuries. In this workshop, we will break down classic tunes from the Scottish […]
Online Irish Session Repertoire with Owen Marshall
Join us for a 4-week, intermediate-level class taught on mandolin by Owen Marshall. Increase your repertoire with a selection of jigs and reels outside the top 40. Each tune will […]
Online Beginner’s DADGAD Guitar with Owen Marshall
In this introduction to DADGAD tuning, you will learn new chord shapes, picking techniques and right hand rhythms. We will discuss different rhythms for songs, jigs, and reels that will […]
About Us
We are an inclusive school, with a desire to integrate the diverse community and culture in Portland. Ensemble style classes foster learning in a fun and social environment. Songs will be taught the traditional way, learning by ear from a teacher. We will offer a variety of Traditional folk music from different cultures, taught to different experience levels.
Workshop intensives, and live performance from some of the finest players will be on the calendar year round. All instruments are welcome, however the student will want to have a decent foundation in their chosen instrument to receive the most from the class. We look forward to being the Traditional Folk Music Hub in Portland!