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Frank Hamilton School 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 School of Folk Music and former member of The Weavers) and a gifted, compassionate faculty, the Frank Hamilton School offers group classes on many acoustic instruments, in group performance, singing, and much more. The Second Half brings all classes together in community. Private lessons are available upon request. Come play and sing with us! Explore the offerings and register for classes: frankhamiltonschool.org

📣 Starting NEXT week—October 18! Sign up: https://frankhamiltonschool.org/classes/🍂 Autumn is here, and what better time...
10/14/2026

📣 Starting NEXT week—October 18! Sign up: https://frankhamiltonschool.org/classes/

🍂 Autumn is here, and what better time to gather at the School for inspiration and community? From acoustic to electric, bass to fiddle, to theory eclectic, there's a bounty of goodness to peruse! And even a chance to bring your kazoo!

👥 Our stellar, compassionate faculty has been hard at work bringing you solid, yet innovative opportunities to grow and shine. Check out their impressive bios while you're there!

🎻 Come play and sing with us in beautiful Decatur Legacy Park. See you soon!

Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival comes your way on November 7! We’re stoked to be participating thi...
10/13/2026

Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival comes your way on November 7! We’re stoked to be participating this year!

https://chompandstomp.com

When Michael J. Miles visited us from Chicago, he gathered with Frank for a delightful, wide-ranging conversation, which...
10/12/2026

When Michael J. Miles visited us from Chicago, he gathered with Frank for a delightful, wide-ranging conversation, which he's just posted to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOSx4Ppmqy_4 !

This interview is a valuable historical record and a loving portrait of a deep, abiding friendship. Thank you, Frank and Michael!🤎

"In this 14-segment interview, Michael J. Miles — renowned and award-winning composer, banjo and guitar player, past president of International Folk Alliance, and former Program Director of the Old Town School of Folk Music — explores a wide array of topics with Frank Hamilton."

🤔It looks like heavy weather is coming… according to the latest forecast! So, out of an abundance of caution😎, the Mount...
10/09/2026

🤔It looks like heavy weather is coming… according to the latest forecast! So, out of an abundance of caution😎, the Mountain Dulcimer Gathering has been moved to next Saturday!

All levels welcome. Intro to the mountain dulcimer is at 2:30, the jam proper is at 3.

☔️ Hi everyone! Due to likely inclement weather, our October Clairmont Place Jam won’t be meeting this Saturday. Stay sa...
10/09/2026

☔️ Hi everyone! Due to likely inclement weather, our October Clairmont Place Jam won’t be meeting this Saturday. Stay safe and dry — we look forward to seeing you in November!

Check out what our low-end/jazz theory teacher Jordi Lara is up to on Saturdays! Fine, fine music.
10/09/2026

Check out what our low-end/jazz theory teacher Jordi Lara is up to on Saturdays! Fine, fine music.

Via AAFFM - Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music, don’t miss this Fiddler's Green concert featuring our own Mick Kinney, w...
10/08/2026

Via AAFFM - Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music, don’t miss this Fiddler's Green concert featuring our own Mick Kinney, with Evan Kinney and others on Saturday, October 17 at 7 PM!

From AAFFM: "Mick Kinney, eclectic lyricist and composer, is guaranteed to be as unpredictable as ever with a variety of genres and instrumental combinations.
Accompanied by versatile bandmate & son Evan Kinney, the show is sure to include many favorite influences such as H***y Tonk piano, Cajun squeezebox, Celtic-Appalachian fiddle, as well as
contemporary songcraft wordplay!"

Thursday, October 15 at 7 PM, Come to an Irish Session with John Maschinot! The first hour will be at a slower tempo so ...
10/07/2026

Thursday, October 15 at 7 PM, Come to an Irish Session with John Maschinot! The first hour will be at a slower tempo so everyone has a chance to catch the tune, followed by a more uptempo hour! It’s a great way to ease into tunes, rhythms, and harmonies. All levels are welcome!

🕊️We're excited about participating in CompassionCon, hosted by Compassionate Atlanta on Sunday, October 25 from 10-2 in...
10/06/2026

🕊️We're excited about participating in CompassionCon, hosted by Compassionate Atlanta on Sunday, October 25 from 10-2 in Decatur Legacy Park again this year!

🥰 All event info is here: https://compassioncon.org

🎻We'll be hosting the Instrument Petting Zoo. Come by and try your hand at those instruments you've never thought to play!

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500 S Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA
30030

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