COUNTY — Would you like to learn how to play the guitar, banjo, fiddle or mandolin? Enrollment is now underway for the Appalachian Evening Music Program. The winter session will begin the “week of” Monday, March 14, at various locations. The enrollment period is open now and will run through Thursday, March 17.

This program is open to students from third grade through adults of all ages. It is designed to teach students to play Appalachian music with the guitar, banjo, fiddle or mandolin. The cost is $60 for a six-week session and $25 for instrument rental, if needed.

Anyone interested in signing up for this new session should contact one of the following program directors:

In Easley, the classes will be on Tuesday nights at the First Baptist Church. Contact: Susan Ware-Snow at (864) 979-9188 or susu9196@gmail.com.

In Pickens, the classes will be on Monday and Thursday nights at the Pickens Community Center. To enroll, contact Steve McGaha at (864) 283-4871 or blindpunkin54@yahoo.com

 In Six Mile, the classes will be on Monday nights. For more information, contact Jan Nations at  (864) 608-3171 or jhnations64@aol.com

The Evening Music Program is sponsored by Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music Inc. (POSAM), a charitable nonprofit organization. For more information on the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) program, visit www.YAMupstate.com, Facebook: “YAM (Young Appalachian Musicians),” or contact Betty McDaniel (director) at (864) 878-4257 or mcdanibw1@gmail.com.