All-level instruction on acoustic instruments and vocal harmony (rotating specialty classes, too!) with an encouraging and flexible approach. Come Play With Us!
Led by legendary musician Frank Hamilton and stellar staff. At beautiful Decatur Legacy Park. Founded in 2015, the Frank Hamilton School fosters vibrant and diverse community by offering people of all ages, cultures, beliefs, and walks of life affordable music education and the opportunity to play and sing together. Led by legendary musician Frank Hamilton (co-founder of Chicago's fabled Old Town
⚡️Showcase Moment #2: Magic from Truckstop Classics!
📝Register for next term, which starts the week of June 28!
🔗frankhamiltonschool.org/classes
✨Showcase Moment #1: A glorious impromptu song.
📝Sign up for next term, which starts the week of June 28!
🔗frankhamiltonschool.org/classes
06/21/2026
🌊Enjoy your week! We’re taking a break from classes; next term starts on June 28! Register: frankhamiltonschool.org/classes
06/19/2026
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This , we celebrate the enduring legacy of Black musicians whose influence helped define American music as we know it today. The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame is honored to share their stories and preserve their contributions with current and future generations.
Explore meaningful ways to honor Juneteenth at https://bit.ly/44hR3Zn
06/19/2026
👋🏼Want to be an FHS volunteer, and spend an hour or two at the school greeting people and taking care of things? Email Maura at [email protected] and let her know when you are available. We can use your help daytime or evenings! Have a great weekend!
06/18/2026
Thursday June 25th: Square Dance with calling by Dan Wally Lang of Lafayette, Louisiana!
Music by Keilan Aplin-Siegel (who subs here at FHS) and the Raggedy Swamp Cats (our own Max Godfrey and Evan Kinney!)
Cabbagetown Square Dance is monthly, 4th Thursdays at Cabbagetown Community Center: 177 Estoria Street—Doors 6:30 PM, Dance 7 to 9 PM
Admission $10 adults / $5 kids. Beginners Welcome! No partner needed. More info at squaredanceatl.com
06/17/2026
🔵Blues Jam For Blues Fans! FHS hosts a Blues Jam on the last Tuesday of every month from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM. The session is facilitated by Brad Gilmer, one of our harmonica teachers. If you play the Blues, sing the Blues, have ever been Blue, or even if you just like the color blue, this event is for you. All instruments and all levels are welcome. Don’t have an instrument? Yes, you do – bring your voice! We would love to hear you sing.
The basic plan — Brad will kick things off with several simple 8-Bar or 12-Bar blues tunes. From there, he will ask if anyone has a Blues tune they want to share. (If you want to suggest a tune, please bring 15 copies of a lead sheet with lyrics.) All songs and tunes will be open for everyone to sing and play along.
This is not a class, but a simple chance for those that enjoy this genre of music, or who want to explore it, to have an opportunity to play with others with the same desire.
Free to current students. Not a student? Just bring a love offering for the tuition box!
06/16/2026
🪕Come join us on Sunday, June 28 to participate in an all-level Bluegrass Jam at 3:30 PM!
Our Bluegrass instructors Louis Cayedito and Dave Soleil lead the way. All are welcome! Come on down and pick some tunes, sing some songs, or both!
06/15/2026
We’re so thrilled to share, also, that Lee Johnson is featured in the just-released PBS documentary: “Boil That Cabbage Down” — reclaiming the Black roots of the banjo.
REEL SOUTH | Boil That Cabbage Down | Season 11 | Episode 1106 Reclaiming the Black roots of the banjo.
06/15/2026
🪕Tune in to WRFG 89.3 FM this eve! So happy for Lee Johnson.