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Louisville Folk School offers small group classes for adults and teens of all experience levels, from complete beginner through advanced.

Louisville Folk School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to engage the folk music traditions of Kentuckians through education and performance, build on the rich cultural history of the bluegrass state, while creating community through the arts. Louisville Folk School is a 501C3 nonprofit with a mission to engage the folk music traditions of Kentuckians through education and performance, buil

d on the rich cultural history of the bluegrass state, while creating community through the arts. Most classes are taught in 8-week sessions and cost $180 per session. Memberships are available and we offer discounts on our group classes for members. Louisville Folk School class curriculum is designed by class levels. Instructors will guide students as to which next class would be best for them. Students may repeat a class until their skill level is appropriate for the next level class. If you are new to the Folk School, we can help you assess which would be the best class for you to take based on your current skill level. Email [email protected] for information.

08/28/2026

We had an amazing first weekend at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎻

Over the first four nights of our Concert in the Garden series, Louisville Folk School students, teachers, staff, and friends filled the Garden outside Freedom Hall with bluegrass, old-time music, and plenty of songs and harmonies. A big thanks to everyone who stopped by, grabbed a seat, and spent part of their evening with us.

This weekend we’ll be back with more LFS student ensembles: Molly McCormack’s Mountain Dulcimer Ensemble performs on Friday night, Julia Purcell’s Folk Choir debuts on Saturday, and Matt Brown’s Youth String Band closes out the fair with the final Concert in the Garden on Sunday evening.

Also, don’t miss a special appearance by Paulie Aulie Austin’s Old-Time Ensemble on the Family Stage this Saturday at 7 pm!

There’s still plenty of folk music to catch at the Fair. Come find us in the shade!

08/22/2026

Saturday night at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎻

Tonight, turtlemountainstringband takes the stage for our Concert in the Garden series, with Louisville Folk School staff members Matt Brown and Dave Howard joining them for the set.

Come hear an evening of roots music from friends and musicians connected through the Folk School community.

📍 Near the fountain outside Freedom Hall
🕕 6 PM + 7 PM

Grab some fair food, find us in the garden, and spend part of your Saturday night with Louisville Folk School

08/21/2026

Friday night at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎻

Tonight, Bluegrass Ensemble 2, led by Ian Thomas, takes over our Concert in the Garden series. Come hear another crew of Louisville Folk School students sharing the bluegrass tunes, songs, and harmonies they’ve been working up together.

They’re one of seven LFS student ensembles performing at the Fair over two weekends!

📍 Near the fountain outside Freedom Hall
🕕 6 PM + 7 PM

Grab some fair food, find a shady spot in the garden, and spend part of your Friday night with us!

08/20/2026

Tonight at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎻

Bluegrass Ensemble 1, led by Ian Thomas, has been making music together for nearly two years. Come hear tight harmonies, classic bluegrass favorites, and plenty of newer songs from this seasoned Louisville Folk School student ensemble.

They’re one of seven LFS student ensembles taking the stage during our Concert in the Garden series throughout the Fair.

📍 Near the fountain outside Freedom Hall
🕕 6 PM + 7 PM

Come grab some fair food and hear what our Folk School community has been working on!

08/06/2026

Check out our upcoming Session 4 Group Classes by days of the week! If you've been wondering how to fit learning an instrument into your schedule, here's how 😉
The first day of classes is Monday, August 10th. Register now at louisvillefolkschool.org !

07/25/2026

We are SO excited about this upcoming show at The Monarch, featuring Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell with Brown's Dream, a project led by our Education Coordinator Matt Brown, featuring LFS staff and teachers. You can hear these brilliant musicians play on Saturday night, and then take LFS workshops with them on Sunday, 8/9. Visit louisvillefolkschool.org for more information 🌟

Louisville Folk School members, check your email for the discount code!

07/20/2026

Don't miss our Session 3 Student Showcase on Sunday, July 26th at the beautiful, historic Locust Grove. You can look forward to performances from our summer group classes, as well as a few private lesson students who have been hard at work and are ready to show off their progress. Hope to see you there!

07/17/2026

We're excited to announce our participation in Josephine Sculpture Park's SoundScape! event on Friday, July 31st.

This will be a magical evening of nature, music, and immersive art that engages all the senses. Guests can explore the sculpture park while sampling different fruity Ale-8 flavors and enjoying music by Ben Sollee, LFS teachers Paul Martin & Daniel Botula, M. Lightsmith, na Skylark, Lilianna Fischer, and more. The night will also feature cocktails by Castle & Key, electronic music once night falls, arts activities, and food trucks. The event begins at 5:30 pm.

07/16/2026

Come help us build community through music.

Louisville Folk School is hiring a part-time Operations & Communications Coordinator to help tell our story, support our programs, and welcome people into our community.

Learn more and apply at the link below. Applications are due July 29. Please share with someone who might be a great fit!

07/06/2026

Don't miss our next beginner-friendly bluegrass jam this Friday, July 10th at Trellis Brewing! Ian Thomas will be leading bluegrass standards from 6 to 8 p.m. Come out for good tunes, good friends, and good fun 🌟

Address

225 N Clifton Avenue
Louisville, KY
40206

Telephone

(502) 783-7464

Website

http://louisvillefolkschool.org/

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