Musical Workshops This Week in Brooklyn worth going out for.

Williamsburg stopped being the answer a while ago, and Bed-Stuy and Ridgewood have been picking up the slack.

I keep track of musical workshops in Brooklyn and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

LuthierCon 2026

LuthierCon 2026 One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM

Sunset Park

Classical guitar showcase

Second Sundays: September 2026

Second Sundays: September 2026 One-time only

Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM

Red Hook

Free monthly creative open house

Brooklyn Poets Yawp

Brooklyn Poets Yawp

Mon, Sep 14 · 6:30 PM

Brooklyn

Monthly poetry open mic

Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

Columbia Street Waterfront District

Roots music community hub

Superior Elevation Record Store / SE DJ SCHOOL

Superior Elevation Record Store / SE DJ SCHOOL

Southside

Dance vinyl & DJ school

Brooklyn Music School

Brooklyn Music School

Fort Greene

Community music school

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Recycled Culture

Recycled Culture One-time only

Sun, Sep 13 · 3:00 PM

Bushwick

Found-object arts festival

Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions

Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions Up & Coming Artist

Tue, Sep 15 · 6:00 PM

Gowanus

Jug band jam sessions

UPROSE

UPROSE

Sunset Park

Climate justice hub

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Frequently asked questions

How are these musical workshops in Brooklyn chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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