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We're an instrument-making shop, a lessons studio, a community music hub and intimate concert venue located in Lauraville!
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09/04/2026

Are you interested in playing classical guitar in an ensemble? Are you ready to advance your playing to the next level? Guitar Ensemble with Todd Shelar is the group class for you this Fall! More info: https://fourhourday.org/group-classes/

Todd has over 25 years performing experience in a variety of styles, including big band and combo jazz ensembles, classical chamber ensembles, folk bands, and many original rock bands and musical projects. He holds a BA in Classical Guitar Performance from Frostburg State University as well as a Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from Towson University.

09/02/2026

NEW! For you aspiring low-enders, Electric BASSics is the group class that will help you slap and groove your way into bass-driven ecstasy this Fall. More info: https://fourhourday.org/group-classes/

Chris Taylor is a Baltimore-based electric bassist whose passion of music is driven by performance and composition. With a BA in Psychology from Goucher College, Chris has served as a volunteer music mentor and private instructor for youth and adults both locally and abroad.

08/31/2026

NEW! Make a joyful noise with your voice in Folk Choir with Nick Cameron this Fall! Whether you're new to singing or you've been singing for years, Folk Choir will help you grow as a musician, and give you a skip in your step, to boot! More info: https://fourhourday.org/group-classes/

Nick Cameron is a Baltimore-based award-winning composer, vocalist, mandolinist, audio engineer, and educator. As a teacher, Nick believes the most important aspect of music-making is sustainability: physical, intellectual, and emotional sustainability.

08/28/2026

Whether you've been writing songs for decades or are just penning your first verse, Songwriter Support with Cody Summit will give you new tools to focus, enliven and enrich your music this Fall. More info: https://fourhourday.org/group-classes/

Cody Summit is a songwriter and folk musician from Baltimore. He plays acoustic and slide guitar and sings his own songs as well as his own versions of tunes from the Great American Songbook.

08/26/2026

From bluegrass to jazz, from ages 9 to 99, Joel has an ensemble for you this Fall! Come play with him in Pickin' & Grinnin', Stwing Band, and Grasshoppers! More info: https://fourhourday.org/group-classes/

Joel, one of our longest-running teachers, is a professional mandolinist, guitarist, and strings specialist based in Baltimore. An in-demand, virtuosic performer and collaborator, Joel plays and teaches a wide variety of music with a flair for unique fusions.

08/18/2026

We are thrilled to announce Group Classes for Fall 2026! Classes begin the 2nd week of September. For more information about scheduling and signing up, head on over to https://fourhourday.org/group-classes/

Offerings:
- Pickin’ & Grinnin’ with Joel Michael-Schwartz
- Songwriter Support with Cody Summit
- Stwing Band with Joel Michael-Schwartz
- NEW! Folk Choir with Nick Cameron
- NEW! Electric BASSics with Chris Taylor
- Grasshoppers with Joel Michael-Schwartz
- Guitar Ensemble with Todd Shelar

05/16/2026

This evening (Saturday, May 16) at 7:30p - we’re excited to welcome Barnstorm! They’ll be playing a combination of songs that dive back into the old-timey roots of the Appalachian tradition- much of which is sing-along material There will also be some 1950-60s vintage country songs, storytelling and more. It’s looking to be a great show!

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4305 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD
21214

Website

http://fourhourday.org/

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