Cello Lessons

 

Cello lessons are just like any other lessons here at Granby Music.  Choose between a half hour lesson or an hour long lesson.  Here's some more information about Lessons.

We offer a variety of styles to choose from including classical, celtic, folk and jazz.

To register, view the information on this page or text 413-213-5767 any time.

Guitar and Bass Lessons

Since 1985, we at Granby Music have offered private one-on-one lessons on acoustic, electric guitar and electric bass.

We offer 30 minute lessons and 60 minute lessons!

Get started by texting your name, city/state and reason for inquiry (new player, touching up, etc).  Please indicate at that time what day and time of the week is best for lessons and whether you want us to come to your home or place of business, or online using Google Meet.

TEXT: (413) 213-5767

Happy New Year 2026!

As 2026 begins, we find ourselves asking the same simple, enduring questions that have always guided music and learning. How do we listen more closely. How do we practice with patience. How do we make room for growth, for curiosity, and for one another. A new year does not erase what came before. It builds on it, note by note, lesson by lesson, tradition carrying us forward.

At Granby Music, we hope this year brings steady progress, renewed focus, and moments of real connection through music. Whether you are returning to an instrument, continuing a long journey, or just beginning to explore sound for the first time, we look forward to meeting you where you are and walking the next stretch together.

May 2026 be a year of learning that feels meaningful, practice that feels purposeful, and music that reminds us why we started in the first place. We are grateful to share the road ahead with our students, families, and community, and we look forward to whatever this next chapter invites us to discover.

A Christmas Song, a Moving Sky, and Why Fiddle and Mandolin Still Matter

Christmas is a season that slows people down just enough to listen. The nights are longer, the air is quieter, and melodies seem to linger a little more than usual. It is no accident that so much traditional music lives comfortably in winter. Fiddle tunes, mandolin lines, and old folk songs were shaped for exactly this kind of listening.

While working on a new song called “Comet of Bethlehem,” I found myself thinking not only about the story behind it, but about the instruments that carry it. The song leans heavily on fiddle and mandolin, two voices that have always been good at motion. They can shimmer, hover, and drift, much like the idea behind the song itself.

• https://adamsweet.bandcamp.com/track/comet-of-bethlehem-a-christmas-song

The inspiration came from recent research suggesting that the object often called the Star of Bethlehem may have been a rare comet that passed unusually close to Earth. The science focuses on movement, timing, and perspective. How something can appear to slow down, change direction, or seem to pause depending on where you stand and how closely you watch.

That same idea applies to learning music. Fiddle and mandolin are instruments that reward attention. At first, everything feels fast and uncertain. Bowing angles, finger placement, rhythm, tone. But with steady practice, things begin to slow down. Notes start to land where you expect them to. Phrases begin to hover instead of rush. What once felt chaotic starts to make sense.

Both instruments also have deep roots in seasonal music. From old Christmas airs to winter reels and folk ballads, fiddle and mandolin have long been used to carry stories forward without needing explanation. They are expressive, portable, and honest. Perfect tools for players who want to understand not just what to play, but why music moves people the way it does.

At Granby Music, we teach fiddle and mandolin with that same mindset. Lessons focus on listening, timing, tone, and musical storytelling, not just scales or exercises. Whether you are drawn to folk, Americana, Celtic, bluegrass, or seasonal music, these instruments open doors quickly and keep revealing new possibilities over time.

If this season has you listening a little more closely, it might be the right moment to start. Learning fiddle or mandolin is not about rushing toward a performance. It is about developing the patience to notice small changes, both in the music and in yourself.

Winter is a good time to begin. The sky is quieter. The songs are older. And there is still plenty of room to learn something new.

To learn more about fiddle and mandolin lessons at Granby Music, or to sign up for winter sessions, visit GranbyMusic.com or get in touch directly.

Bandcamp Friday

Bandcamp Friday returns this Friday, December 5, and it’s one of those rare days when every purchase sends even more support directly my way. If you’ve been following my projects this year, you already know how much your encouragement helps keep the music flowing. Bandcamp Friday is the perfect moment for anyone who wants to lend a hand while picking up new tracks, older catalog pieces, or special releases you might have missed.

If you want to join in, here are a few simple ways to make a real difference. First, take a moment to visit my Bandcamp page at https://adamsweet.bandcamp.com and save it so it’s easy to get back to on Friday. I’ve updated the page with several new singles, Cybernetic Fusion pieces, and some of my regional and community songs that have been getting good responses lately. I’ll also be adding a few curated selections and highlights to make browsing easier.

If you’re active on social media, sharing the Bandcamp link helps more than you’d think. A single repost, comment, or mention can introduce the music to someone who might never stumble across it otherwise. Bandcamp has even provided graphics that make it easy to spread the word, which you can find on their site.

On Friday itself, anything you purchase goes further than usual. Whether it’s a single, an album, or a compilation, each sale helps support the creative work here at Sweet Songs and keeps future projects possible. If you already own everything, you can still help by sending the link to a friend, adding the site to your default music store on your link hubs, or simply taking a moment to say which song has touched you the most this year.

You can always find everything at my main Bandcamp page:
https://adamsweet.bandcamp.com

Your support truly matters, and I’m grateful for every listen, every download, and every message you send my way.

Granby Chorus/Choir Rehearsals

We are holding two more rehearsals prior to our participation in the Trees & Bouquets event at Kellogg Hall on November 30th at 2pm.  If you plan on participating in the event, please attend on or both of the rehearsals.

The rehearsals will be at 117 Amherst St in Granby, MA at 5pm on Wednesday the 19th and 26th of November.

Please text us at 413-213-5767 to confirm that you will be attending.

We will be singing the following songs, so you may be prepared for: 

• We Wish You A Merry Christmas
• I Saw Three Ships
• The First Noel
• Hark The Herald
• Oh Come All Ye Faithful
• Jingle Bells

In addition to the songs, April and Adam will be twin fiddling the following tunes (and you may join us if you like):

• Ashokan Farewell
• Planxty Irwin
• Carolan's Welcome

Morning Tech Glitch at Granby Music Academy

If you tried to reach Granby Music Academy this morning and couldn’t get through, you weren’t alone. A large Cloudflare outage affected thousands of websites worldwide, including ours. For a short time, pages on GranbyMusic.com and several related sites wouldn’t load properly.

Everything is back to normal now, and no data or class information was lost. Our registration pages, lesson schedules, and contact forms are all working again.

Thank you to everyone who reached out or waited patiently while the problem was resolved. Technology can be unpredictable, but our music—and our community—keeps going strong.