Music Lessons by West Music Monday-Saturday Sign Up for Lessons Today! The River Music Experience and West Music are pleased to announce we are now collaborating to provide music education downtown for area youth and adults! Download Financial Assistance Form Questions: ekell@rivermusicexperience.org
	The Sound Lab @ RME The Sound Lab @ RME Homepage - More Info Recently re-located to the 2nd floor of the RME, our educational studio features state-of-the-art recording equipment and instructional courses designed to accommodate new aspiring audio engineers, to intermediate-level students that want to hone their skills.  Download Registration Form
	Live Lunch at RME - Every Weekday in Mojo's Noon - 1pm - FREE Artist Lineup Mon. - True Blue Monday's w/ Ellis Kell Tues. - Jonathan Turner or Steve Couch Wed. - "Tennessee", that Nashville Cat Thurs. - Rose n' Thorns, Stephen Cee, Keith Soko or Dave Maxwell Fri. - Tony Hoeppner or Ren Estrand Artist Info Homepage Every weekday, the RME is bringing you free live music in Mojo's to enjoy with your soup and sandwich.  Nowhere else can you always find some great free tunes from some of our areas favorite musicians.  There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated! Come Sing Along!
	Open Mic Night Every Wednesday 6:30-9:00 pm FREE Bring your instrument (or voice) and join in these free, open sessions at Mojo’s. Join other musicians and get your mojo workin! It's your stage - so use it!
	Polyrhythms 3rd Sunday Jazz Series Workshop & Matinee In the Redstone Room Workshop: 3:00 pm, Matinee: 6:00 pm Workshop Admission: $3 for students and $5 for adults. Matinee Admission: $10 GA; $15 Reserved Seating  The workshops are designed to demonstrate how jazz is constructed from a playing as well as a listening standpoint.  The object is to build on the existing jazz audience and cultivate a younger jazz appreciation base.  Some scholarships available for kids.  The matinee performance will present a series of straight ahead jazz music played by the finest practitioners we can attract.
	Jazz Jam 7:00- 9:00pm In Mojo's - FREE, with band donations welcome We're happy to annouce the return of the Thursday Jazz Jam again now hosted by The North Scott Jazz Combo Check the RME Calendar Page for upcoming dates!
	River Prairie Minstrels 1st Sat. of the Month 6:00 -8:30 pm Folk Music FREE Some of the Quad Cities’ best known folk artists get together on the Mojo’s stage for an evening of music and camaraderie, from 6-8:30 PM on the 1st Saturday of each month. |
	Songwriters in the Round 2nd Sat. of the Month 3:00-6:00 pm FREE Don't miss your chance to play, listen and learn with leaders in the craft as we make music and discuss the process! For more information, please contact Mary Jo Daly at (309) 738-7192
	Community Drum Circle Last Sat. of the Month 10:30-11:30am Join area percussionists for a Drum Circle of improvised rhythms on the last Saturday of each month - now in Mojos! Some instruments provided, but folks are encouraged to "Bring Your Own Drum" or percussion instrument. $5 for Adults, $2.50 for Children 12 and under
	Kidz Days at RME Third Saturday of Every Month April 2010 - February 2011 10:30am Kidz Days at the RME will present a different program each month that is especially designed for kids under the age of 12. Learn music basics or just come sing along and hear stories for some of the QC Areas most loved musicians! Upcoming Programs Include: May 15 - Blues Lessons with Hal Reed June 19 - Songs, Stories & Fun with Paul Cioe July 17 - Poetry & Stories with Shellie Moore Guy $5 for Adults, Accompanied Children Free Sponsored by QC Arts Dollar$ and KWQC TV6

Seasonal Programming

Rock Camp USA 2010 - Dates Announced!
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RME’s Rock Camp USA program features three 2-week sessions in the summer starting in July for young musicians ages 8-18. Participants rehearse their chosen songs, record them during dress rehearsal, and at the end of the session perform a concert in the Redstone Room! This program has been a huge success, and we're already looking foward to our 5th year in 2010!

Rock Camp USA @ RME Homepage
2010 Registration Form
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River Currents Tours - Click for Program Details
A cooperative art and music fun day for elementary students, co-produced by the RME and the Figge Art Museum. Students are given the invaluable lesson of experiencing both visual and musical art first hand. Literally thousands of area children are educated through this excellent civic program.
Contact Ellis Kell for more details.

Winter Blues Program
The Winter Blues Program features vocal and instrumental workshops (guitar, bass, harmonica, keyboards & drums), as well as concentration on blues composition and improvisation. Sesions are open to any area musicians from 8-18 years old.

Lead by RME's own Ellis Kell, as well as many other talented bluesmen from the area, Winter Blues will consist of three half-day rehearsal and workshop sessions on December 28, 29, 30, and 31 from 1-5pm at the RME. The program will conclude with a special Saturday Blues Jam event in the Redstone Room on January 2rd beginning at noon. For a list of instructors and more information about the program, click here.

Winter Blues is co-sponsored by the RME, Brass Sail Recording, and the Mississippi Valley Blues Society.