Listing Guide

ENSEMBLES are for groups looking for members. If you have an orchestra, chorus, or large band, and you wish to recruit new members, this is your category. Very small ensembles like chamber music groups and rock bands should use CONNECT to find one another.

CLASSES are organized classes that happen on a one-time basis or over a period of time. and can be performance-based or focused on music theory and/or music  history. We also include summer camps and retreats in this listing type. 

TEACHERS are individuals who provide private instruction sessions. You may submit a listing as a private teacher, a music coach (such as a vocal coach or chamber music coach), or both. Start with a title that describes you, such as “Guitar teacher in the east bay, great with kids.” Then in the description, you should describe yourself and your background. There are fields to specify your genre specialties, instrument(s) and what age groups you are willing to teach. There are fields for your education (where you went to school or had particular training), for your accreditations or credentials, and for your affiliations (if you are a member of any teaching organizations, or work at a school, etc). There is a field to specify your hourly fee. There’s a field to specify the languages you speak and/or can teach. There will be a link on the listing for people to contact you. It will NOT show your email or contact information, but will create an email from the user who wishes to contact you. You may choose to reply to that email to initiate a conversation with the prospective student. If you like, you may make your contact information public by simply including it in your description.

SERVICES are anything that supports musicians, from accompanists and session musicians to music stores to instrument repair to piano moving, from Fedenkreis practitioners to lighting designers to practice halls and recording studios. This is also your category if you have an association or provide resources that support musicians and music-making.

Choose the service type that best covers what you provide, and then be specific in the description field. Venues, studios, and space rentals please note whether there is a piano, and if so, what type.

EVENTS can be performances, sing-alongs, play-alongs, jam sessions – in short, anything people will attend to hear music or play together on a one-time or short-term basis. Events can also include auditions and competitions, etc.

CONNECT is where you can meet other players. If you want to start a rock band, find people to play some bluegrass with, or organize a Thursday night string quartet, Connect is for you. Start with a title that describes your objective, something like “Let’s sing Beatles songs!” Then, be specific in your description to let people know what you wish to do, for instance, “Let’s get together and sing Beatles songs: I have a piano and a nice room we can sing in.”

There is a field to specify your skill level. This is just a way to give others a general idea of how experienced you are so you can match up easily.

Here are some guidelines to help you decide what level to choose:

• Beginner – I am learning or re-learning my instrument. I play a repertoire geared toward beginners. On a first reading, I aim to get through the music without too many stops and starts.
• Intermediate – I have good control over my instrument in its primary range, although there are still big technical challenges. I am in the process of exploring repertoire. I sometimes slow down a fast passage for technical reasons
• Advanced – I am familiar with much of the standard repertoire, or know a lot of songs very well. I generally sound good and if working from sheet music, sight-reading is not a problem. I pay attention to blend, balance, dynamics, and basic phrasing, and I strive to pay attention to the overall musical effect and to other players/singers in the group.
• Expert – I have extensive experience with and a strong command of musical repertoire, from many time periods and styles. I am a superior sight-reader and consistently sound good (both in tune and at tempo). I am a dedicated ensemble player who enjoys working with other musicians to make the music sound great.

There will be a link on the listing for people to contact you. It will NOT show your email or contact information, but will create an email from the user who wishes to contact you. You may choose to reply to that email to initiate a conversation with the prospective music partner.