Austin's coolest way for women to learn, share, and collaborate over a glass of wine is always kicking off new sessions of Guitar, Songwriting, and Band Classes! Girl Guitar focuses on a full music experience, encouraging women to take their inherent love of music and carry on with playing, writing, performing, collaborating, booking, and generally just having a great time! Whether you're just getting started or taking your skills up a step, Girl Guitar is the most fun you'll have in your journey to the stage!
Check out our full schedule of classes, pickers circles, camps for guitar, songwriting, and yoga, and more!
All classes are for women 21 and up unless otherwise noted.
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If you've ever felt completely clueless about setting up a PA system or running your own sound, this is the workshop for you. We will cover equipment needed (mics, cables, mixers and speakers), how it all works (including EQ and reverb), addressing problems you might run into (such as feedback) and much more. By the end of this session you will feel empowered and ready to play your own shows with confidence.
This Workshop is taught by Katie Marie and is for women 21+.
$50
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Wanderlust Wine Co. Downtown, 610 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701
Join artists from Girl Guitar's Songwriting classes for a fun and intimate evening of original music. In this traditional song-swap format, songwriters take turns playing their songs and sharing the stories behind them.
This show will be at Wanderlust Wine Co's DOWNTOWN location, NOT at their East Austin location. See y'all there!
25
Come prepared with two songs and learn about sound check, mic technique, stage etiquette, and more, all while practicing your performance skills and preparing to play public open mics with confidence, poise, and professionalism!
Doors open at 6:30 and music starts right at 7. BYOB or enjoy beverages from Girl Guitar for a donation.
All ages are allowed. There's a $5 cover for non-performers and respectful listeners are always welcome.
Instruments should plug in (make sure your batteries are fresh!) or you can use a house acoustic guitar. Keyboard and guitar amps provided.
Cost: $25/per performer
Join us at the Mean Eyed Cat for live music, drinks, dancing, and a raffle! Doors at 11, music starts at 12. Girl Guitar requests a $5 donation for non-performers.
Come out to Girl Guitar and see what the students of Teen GG have been working on! All ages are welcome. $5 cover for non-performers.
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Wanderlust Wine Co. Downtown, 610 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701
Join artists from Girl Guitar's Songwriting classes for a fun and intimate evening of original music. In this traditional song-swap format, songwriters take turns playing their songs and sharing the stories behind them.
Interested in performing? Reach out to avery@girlguitaraustin.com to sign up for the Songwriters In The Round Workshop! We are excited to make this learning experience possible!
This show will be at Wanderlust Wine Co's DOWNTOWN location, NOT at their East Austin location. See y'all there!
Girl Guitar, Gallery Lowell, and TexChromosome.org are collaborating to bring you BusStock 2023!
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A collaborative effort combining music, art, and industry FOR women BY women Brought to you by Girl Guitar, Gallery Lowell, and Texchromosome When a project needs doing, never doubt the power of a group of women on a mission, and the mission at hand is one to bring a powerful new tool to the world of music education in Austin, TX: Rocksie The Rock Bus. Currently Rocksie is a converted art studio badly in need of a paint job on her exterior and the loving touch of a professional decorator on the interior. On Sunday, April. 23rd, members of Girl Guitar and Lucky Star Art Camp will combine forces to repaint Rocksie under the tutelage of local artist Heidi Lowell (Gallery Lowell). Following the painting portion of the event will be live music from Girl Guitar bands and a party open to the public to celebrate the makeover.
Once completed, Rocksie will serve primarily as a class space and promotional tool for Teen Girl Guitar. Teen Girl Guitar was started in 2021 and provides acoustic guitar and band classes for girls 11-18, and supplements the Girl Guitar classes that have been in operation for women 21+ since 2007. Teen Girl Guitar provides a unique inclusive and supportive atmosphere for young women to learn, create, and collaborate. Teen Girl Guitar has also worked closely with Kids In A New Groove to offer scholarships and instruments to girls in the Texas foster system. With the help of Rocksie, more classes can be offered and more music education will be provided to young women in hopes of offering productive and healthy ways to express themselves.
What to expect: live music, raffles, beer, snacks, dancing All proceeds will benefit supplies for Rocksie’s renovation, as well as scholarships and instruments for girls ages 11-18.
Sponsored by Girl Guitar, Gallery Lowell, and Texchromosome.org!
Join us for a bilingual morning of learning songs and practicing conversational Spanish and English! Songs will cover a variety of skill levels. This workshop is taught by Mandy Rowden with special help from Gala Arendell and is for women 21+. This workshop will meet from 10am-12pm on Sunday, April 16th at Girl Guitar at 2309 Thornton Studio C.
$50
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Wanderlust Wine Co. Downtown, 610 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701
Join artists from Girl Guitar's Songwriting classes for a fun and intimate evening of original music. In this traditional song-swap format, songwriters take turns playing their songs and sharing the stories behind them.
This show will be at Wanderlust Wine Co's DOWNTOWN location, NOT at their East Austin location. See y'all there!
Join us at this classic country dive bar for an evening of drinks and live music from the bands of Girl Guitar.
Join us at Girl Guitar for the world's most supportive and easygoing open mic! This is a great place to polish or get your feet wet in the world of open mics. Sign up required ahead of time by emailing mandy@girlguitaraustin.com. Originals or covers welcome. Respectful listeners also welcome! $5 cover for non performers. Drinks available for donation. Shareable snacks encouraged.
Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7.
We're joining in on all the SXSW fun with a party at Girl Guitar! There will be live music, a raffle, snacks, and drinks available for donation.
Grab a friend and come hang with us! All proceeds will help support scholarships for Teen Girl Guitar.
Join us for a bilingual morning of learning songs and practicing conversational Spanish and English! Songs will cover a variety of skill levels. This workshop is taught by Mandy Rowden with special help from Gala Arendell and is for women 21+. This workshop will meet from 10am-12pm on Sunday, March 12th at Girl Guitar at 2309 Thornton Studio C.
$50
We're celebrating Girl Guitar's 16th Birthday at this classic blues joint. We'll be playing on the same stage as legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan and contemporary icons like Jackie Venson.
Join us for live music, drinks, and of course, an unmatched raffle. $8 cover for non-performers.
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Come support the gals of Teen Girl Guitar in a super fun Showcase on location at GG! All ages welcome, $5 cover.
Join us at Girl Guitar for the world's most supportive and easygoing open mic! This is a great place to polish or get your feet wet in the world of open mics. Sign up required ahead of time by emailing mandy@girlguitaraustin.com. Originals or covers welcome. Respectful listeners also welcome! $5 cover for non performers. Drinks available for donation. Shareable snacks encouraged.
Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7.
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Wanderlust Wine Co. Downtown, 610 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701
Join artists from Girl Guitar's Songwriting classes for a fun and intimate evening of original music. In this traditional song-swap format, songwriters take turns playing their songs and sharing the stories behind them.
This show will be at Wanderlust Wine Co's DOWNTOWN location, NOT at their East Austin location. See y'all there!
Join us for a bilingual morning of learning songs and practicing conversational Spanish and English! Songs will cover a variety of skill levels. This workshop is taught by Mandy Rowden with special help from Gala Arendell and is for women 21+.
This workshop will meet from 10am-12pm on Sunday, February 12th at Girl Guitar at 2309 Thornton Studio C.
$50
All bands, no kidding! Join us in San Marcos as some of Girl Guitar's finest bands take the stage. Featuring Super Tight, the F-Bombs, and the Rhinestone Renegades.
No cover, but we welcome donations to support Teen Girl Guitar scholarships and instruments!
Schedule: 7:00 Candace Hastings & Karen Schultz 7:30 Super Tight 8:30 F-Bombs 9:45 Rhinestone Renegades
No cover, but we welcome donations to support Teen Girl Guitar scholarships and instruments!
Join us for a bilingual morning of learning songs and practicing conversational Spanish and English! Songs will cover a variety of skill levels. This workshop is taught by Mandy Rowden with special help from Gala Arendell and is for women 21+.
This workshop will meet from 10am-12pm on Sunday, January 22nd at Girl Guitar at 2309 Thornton Studio C.
$50
