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Events in October 2025

  • October 2, 2025 - Guitar & Ukulele Class for Families

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    October 2, 2025

    Beginners and intermediate players will learn songs, meet new friends, and learn amazing stories about American musicians in the course of these weekly classes. Hosted by The Rhapsody Project's co-founder, Joe Seamons, in collaboration with teaching artists in-training Mariah Roberson and Lovegnia Afalava, these sessions will have you playing a lot of music and learning foundational skills that you can apply to any instrument!

    Not only is it a group music lesson, it is also a jam session. Our teaching artists explore blues, jazz, folk and American roots music, uniquely weaving basic music theory concepts, interactive song learning, and social music playing, with an emphasis on improvisation and soloing. The song repertoire is selected to emphasize hidden or obscure stories of musicians and artists of color who greatly influenced American popular music, and the historical and social context of each song and composer is incorporated into the class.

    The Rhapsody Project is a music and cultural education organization with a focus on BIPOC communities and youth. Our mission is to celebrate heritage and build community through music. We started out as a single after-school music program at Washington Middle School in 2013 and, through steady growth, we expanded to serve youth in dozens of schools throughout Seattle, Renton, and Kent, and we offer classes every day of the week at our centrally-located and accessible Workshop in King Street Station.

    As a convener, we provide music instruction, cultural events, classes, and cultural workforce development to establish racial and cultural equity. Our programs invite people to root themselves in their layers of heritage and, through the power of music and culture, confront injustice while building community. We address the inequities in American music education by teaching BIPOC youth about music and stories from our heritage. We also provide pathways and economic opportunities for youth, especially Black and Indigenous youth.

    Sign up at https://myactivecenter.com/activities/4419:1

    Need an instrument? Request one at Request an instrument: https://forms.gle/5fuYfUJpDKDAxiDf7

    Family First Community Center
    16200 116th Ave SE
    Renton, WA 98058
    United States
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  • October 9, 2025 - Guitar & Ukulele Class for Families

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    October 9, 2025

    Beginners and intermediate players will learn songs, meet new friends, and learn amazing stories about American musicians in the course of these weekly classes. Hosted by The Rhapsody Project's co-founder, Joe Seamons, in collaboration with teaching artists in-training Mariah Roberson and Lovegnia Afalava, these sessions will have you playing a lot of music and learning foundational skills that you can apply to any instrument!

    Not only is it a group music lesson, it is also a jam session. Our teaching artists explore blues, jazz, folk and American roots music, uniquely weaving basic music theory concepts, interactive song learning, and social music playing, with an emphasis on improvisation and soloing. The song repertoire is selected to emphasize hidden or obscure stories of musicians and artists of color who greatly influenced American popular music, and the historical and social context of each song and composer is incorporated into the class.

    The Rhapsody Project is a music and cultural education organization with a focus on BIPOC communities and youth. Our mission is to celebrate heritage and build community through music. We started out as a single after-school music program at Washington Middle School in 2013 and, through steady growth, we expanded to serve youth in dozens of schools throughout Seattle, Renton, and Kent, and we offer classes every day of the week at our centrally-located and accessible Workshop in King Street Station.

    As a convener, we provide music instruction, cultural events, classes, and cultural workforce development to establish racial and cultural equity. Our programs invite people to root themselves in their layers of heritage and, through the power of music and culture, confront injustice while building community. We address the inequities in American music education by teaching BIPOC youth about music and stories from our heritage. We also provide pathways and economic opportunities for youth, especially Black and Indigenous youth.

    Sign up at https://myactivecenter.com/activities/4419:1

    Need an instrument? Request one at Request an instrument: https://forms.gle/5fuYfUJpDKDAxiDf7

    Family First Community Center
    16200 116th Ave SE
    Renton, WA 98058
    United States
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    Map Family First Community Center

  • October 12, 2025 - Sunday Sessions Presented by The Residency & The Rhapsody Project

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    October 12, 2025

    Sunday Sessions

    A space for artists of all ages and stages to write, share, and build community.

    Second Sundays, starting April 13

    4 PM
    Black & Tan Hall
    5608 Rainier Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98118

    Artists, poets, musicians and more are invited to take part in Second Sunday Sessions: a writing circle, open mic, and jam session co-hosted by The Residency and The Rhapsody Project! This free, monthly event will take place from 4 - 7pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at Black & Tan Hall. Creatives of all generations are invited to take part whether they want to share a work-in-progress, freestyle, play an instrument, sing, or just enjoy a space curated by and for community.

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    Booking a free ticket to help us track attendance is helpful, but not required!

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  • October 13, 2025 - Klezmer Jam

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    October 13, 2025

    7 - 9 pm at The Couth Buzzard
    2nd & 4th Mondays
    Some special sessions maybe be held at other locations.

    We’ll jam on klezmer tunes and sing Yiddish songs together. All ages, abilities, and instruments are welcome! In fact, you don’t even need an instrument, only a voice, ears, or dancing feet. Instrumentalists less familiar with klezmer are encouraged to arrive at the start. We begin each session by either learning a new tune or by having a short workshop session. While we have sheet music in many clefs and keys, we encourage learning by ear. Jam sessions are often led by Jimmy Austin with a slight instrumental focus or Maia Brown with a slight vocal focus. (All sessions will have both instrumental and vocal-centric tunes.) Many sessions have special themes or guest facilitators.

    To find tunes and other resources, visit the klezmer jam page on The Rhapsody Project’s website.

    • This session will lean toward instrumental tunes.
    • For all ages. 12 and under with an adult present. Singers, listeners, dancers, and instrumentalists all welcome. If bringing an instrument, a small amount of experience is recommended. Beginners to klezmer are welcome.
    • Jams are scheduled for the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
    • Food available for purchase at The Couth Buzzard.
    • Pricing info: There is no entry fee, however, donations are strongly encouraged and are crucial to keep programming going. Suggested donation: $10-20.
    The Couth Buzzard
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  • October 16, 2025 - Guitar & Ukulele Class for Families

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    October 16, 2025

    Beginners and intermediate players will learn songs, meet new friends, and learn amazing stories about American musicians in the course of these weekly classes. Hosted by The Rhapsody Project's co-founder, Joe Seamons, in collaboration with teaching artists in-training Mariah Roberson and Lovegnia Afalava, these sessions will have you playing a lot of music and learning foundational skills that you can apply to any instrument!

    Not only is it a group music lesson, it is also a jam session. Our teaching artists explore blues, jazz, folk and American roots music, uniquely weaving basic music theory concepts, interactive song learning, and social music playing, with an emphasis on improvisation and soloing. The song repertoire is selected to emphasize hidden or obscure stories of musicians and artists of color who greatly influenced American popular music, and the historical and social context of each song and composer is incorporated into the class.

    The Rhapsody Project is a music and cultural education organization with a focus on BIPOC communities and youth. Our mission is to celebrate heritage and build community through music. We started out as a single after-school music program at Washington Middle School in 2013 and, through steady growth, we expanded to serve youth in dozens of schools throughout Seattle, Renton, and Kent, and we offer classes every day of the week at our centrally-located and accessible Workshop in King Street Station.

    As a convener, we provide music instruction, cultural events, classes, and cultural workforce development to establish racial and cultural equity. Our programs invite people to root themselves in their layers of heritage and, through the power of music and culture, confront injustice while building community. We address the inequities in American music education by teaching BIPOC youth about music and stories from our heritage. We also provide pathways and economic opportunities for youth, especially Black and Indigenous youth.

    Sign up at https://myactivecenter.com/activities/4419:1

    Need an instrument? Request one at Request an instrument: https://forms.gle/5fuYfUJpDKDAxiDf7

    Family First Community Center
    16200 116th Ave SE
    Renton, WA 98058
    United States
    View Location
    Map Family First Community Center

  • October 23, 2025 - Guitar & Ukulele Class for Families

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    October 23, 2025

    Beginners and intermediate players will learn songs, meet new friends, and learn amazing stories about American musicians in the course of these weekly classes. Hosted by The Rhapsody Project's co-founder, Joe Seamons, in collaboration with teaching artists in-training Mariah Roberson and Lovegnia Afalava, these sessions will have you playing a lot of music and learning foundational skills that you can apply to any instrument!

    Not only is it a group music lesson, it is also a jam session. Our teaching artists explore blues, jazz, folk and American roots music, uniquely weaving basic music theory concepts, interactive song learning, and social music playing, with an emphasis on improvisation and soloing. The song repertoire is selected to emphasize hidden or obscure stories of musicians and artists of color who greatly influenced American popular music, and the historical and social context of each song and composer is incorporated into the class.

    The Rhapsody Project is a music and cultural education organization with a focus on BIPOC communities and youth. Our mission is to celebrate heritage and build community through music. We started out as a single after-school music program at Washington Middle School in 2013 and, through steady growth, we expanded to serve youth in dozens of schools throughout Seattle, Renton, and Kent, and we offer classes every day of the week at our centrally-located and accessible Workshop in King Street Station.

    As a convener, we provide music instruction, cultural events, classes, and cultural workforce development to establish racial and cultural equity. Our programs invite people to root themselves in their layers of heritage and, through the power of music and culture, confront injustice while building community. We address the inequities in American music education by teaching BIPOC youth about music and stories from our heritage. We also provide pathways and economic opportunities for youth, especially Black and Indigenous youth.

    Sign up at https://myactivecenter.com/activities/4419:1

    Need an instrument? Request one at Request an instrument: https://forms.gle/5fuYfUJpDKDAxiDf7

    Family First Community Center
    16200 116th Ave SE
    Renton, WA 98058
    United States
    View Location
    Map Family First Community Center

  • October 27, 2025 - Klezmer Jam

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    October 27, 2025

    7 - 9 pm at The Couth Buzzard

     

    Come join us for our twice-monthly night of musical Yiddishkayt! We’ll jam on klezmer tunes and sing Yiddish songs together. All ages, abilities, and instruments are welcome! In fact, you don't even need an instrument, only a voice, ears, or dancing feet. Instrumentalists less familiar with klezmer are encouraged to arrive at the start. We begin each session by either learning the tune-of-the-month or by having a short workshop session. While we have sheet music in many clefs and keys, we encourage learning by ear. To find tunes and other resources, visit the klezmer jam page on The Rhapsody Project’s website.

    • This session will lean toward instrumental tunes.
    • For all ages. 12 and under with an adult present. Singers, listeners, dancers, and instrumentalists all welcome. If bringing an instrument, a small amount of experience is recommended. Beginners to klezmer are welcome.
    • Jams are scheduled for the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
    • Pricing info: No entry fee, however, donations are strongly encouraged and are crucial to keep programming going. Suggested donation: $10 - 20

     

  • October 30, 2025 - Guitar & Ukulele Class for Families

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    October 30, 2025

    Beginners and intermediate players will learn songs, meet new friends, and learn amazing stories about American musicians in the course of these weekly classes. Hosted by The Rhapsody Project's co-founder, Joe Seamons, in collaboration with teaching artists in-training Mariah Roberson and Lovegnia Afalava, these sessions will have you playing a lot of music and learning foundational skills that you can apply to any instrument!

    Not only is it a group music lesson, it is also a jam session. Our teaching artists explore blues, jazz, folk and American roots music, uniquely weaving basic music theory concepts, interactive song learning, and social music playing, with an emphasis on improvisation and soloing. The song repertoire is selected to emphasize hidden or obscure stories of musicians and artists of color who greatly influenced American popular music, and the historical and social context of each song and composer is incorporated into the class.

    The Rhapsody Project is a music and cultural education organization with a focus on BIPOC communities and youth. Our mission is to celebrate heritage and build community through music. We started out as a single after-school music program at Washington Middle School in 2013 and, through steady growth, we expanded to serve youth in dozens of schools throughout Seattle, Renton, and Kent, and we offer classes every day of the week at our centrally-located and accessible Workshop in King Street Station.

    As a convener, we provide music instruction, cultural events, classes, and cultural workforce development to establish racial and cultural equity. Our programs invite people to root themselves in their layers of heritage and, through the power of music and culture, confront injustice while building community. We address the inequities in American music education by teaching BIPOC youth about music and stories from our heritage. We also provide pathways and economic opportunities for youth, especially Black and Indigenous youth.

    Sign up at https://myactivecenter.com/activities/4419:1

    Need an instrument? Request one at Request an instrument: https://forms.gle/5fuYfUJpDKDAxiDf7

    Family First Community Center
    16200 116th Ave SE
    Renton, WA 98058
    United States
    View Location
    Map Family First Community Center

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