Apprentice Ensemble: Your First Band Experience

**🎶 Apprentice Ensemble: Your First Band Experience** Ever wanted to play in a band, but felt like you weren’t ready yet? This is your beginner-friendly on-ramp. Think of this as your first quest-party rehearsal: low pressure, collaborative, and actually fun. ### What we’ll do In this session, we’ll learn and play **one simple song together** as a group. You’ll get guided support with beginner-friendly band roles like: * rhythm guitar * bass * vocals * percussion * keys I’ll help assign parts based on comfort level and guide the whole process step-by-step. 👉 [The Monthly Song List](https://wanderingbardmusic.com/the-bard-s-songmaps) **No auditions. No pressure. No need to be “good enough.”** ### Who this is for Adults who want a supportive first experience playing music with others. Beginners are absolutely welcome. This event pairs well with **Apprentice Training**, but you can attend either one on its own. ### Bring * Acoustic guitar (or electric + small amp) * Any instrument you enjoy * Vocalists welcome **Provided to share:** bass, cajon, mics ### Location **Glendale Branch Public Library** Meeting Room A (front desk → left → short hallway → glass doors) ### 💰 Cost & Commitment $15 per session. Pay ahead via Venmo to lock in your spot. Paying ahead helps keep the group intentional and full of people who plan to show up. **📲 Venmo: @michaelleavitthwb** Prefer not to use Venmo? No problem. You can also do cash or Zelle in person. If cost is genuinely a barrier, message me. We’ll figure something out.