Open to All | Join the Jam!
Whether you have never picked up an instrument before or you’re a professional looking to rekindle the simple joy of making music with others, this group is for you. We will foster a fun and supportive community together as a weekly jam session playing hymns, blues, rock, bluegrass, and beyond. We’ll have regular “open mic” time for performances and workshops to practice new skills. Open to all from 10th grade through retired. If you can't bring your own instrument, we will have extras on hand. Come as often as you like! Wednesdays, August 26 - November 11 in room 002 from 6:00-7:30pm.
Childcare is available (please use form below if you plan to use childcare).
Who would enjoy this? Who is it for?
- Novices - All people, young and old, learning to play new instruments
- Seasoned musicians - Come and enjoy an hour of creative freedom
- "I used to play..." - This group is for you! Even if it's been 20 years, come out and get inspired, meet a few new friends
- Vocalists - Practice other styles, improvise harmonies, and more
- Creative writers - Have you ever wanted to try your hand at songwriting? This is a safe space to collaborate and get inspired
What happens at Open Chord?
Each week will alternate between a more structured jam session and a more casual gathering. On Jam Session nights:
- Arrive at 6pm, set up and tune, hang out, make friends
- Start playing around 6:15, warm up with a hymn or two
- Move on to blues progressions or a "workshop" segment to learn, teach, and practice skills
- "Open mic" time is planned throughout the evening, in between other segments. Bring something you wrote or that you're working on to share it with the group!
- Finish up with a few covers, including rock, bluegrass, and beyond
- Wrap up playing at 7:15 and pick up kids from childcare by 7:30
On casual nights, we will have the room open for anyone from 6-7:30 to play what they want to play, have informal lessons & learning, learn and do instrument setup and repair, just hang out, or rehearse a piece for Sunday mornings.
How do I find Room 002?
Room 002 is in the east corner of our building, on the first floor past the Youth Center. It is closest to door numbers 8 and 9.
Additional questions? Feel free to reach out to Eric Ruppel (859) 979-4447 or Matt Walton (502) 387-3293.
Let us know you’re interested or if you will need childcare by filling out this short form:
Fall 2026 Schedule:
Weekly on Wednesdays, August 26 - November 11, from 6 - 7:30pm
We will post future schedules here, as they become available.
Helpful Links:
These links will be updated regularly - please check back, and make suggestions for songs and styles you would like to play!