Folk School of Fayetteville is both an idea and a physical place.  We strive to create a space that fosters musical connection and offers regular learning opportunities for our community.   Here at the Folk School of Fayetteville we come together to learn, listen, share and thrive.  

We believe in free and low cost learning and community gatherings.
As an organization we have and will continue to offer music jams (free), workshops, and provide space for music lessons.  
If someone wants to play music, we will help in that endeavor.  

Access to an Instrument Shouldn't be a Barrier.  
Many do not have the ability to play music because they do not have an instrument, or their first experience was with a low quality "beginner" instrument.  A bad quality instrument has deterred many potential music makers!  We hear from many who wish they could play music, but don't know where to start.  The instrument library is the first step to learning about what is possible.

Through the Folk School's instrument lending library, a person can try several instruments until they find the best fit and then borrow it.  As they get to know their instrument they can continue to expore all of Folk School's in-house instruments and amps, and try out different gear to go along with their instrument.  This saves money, as precious dollars are not wasted on an instrument or amp purchased with high hopes but end up a failed vision.  

The more music makers in the world, the better our world will be.
Through the Folk School's instrument lending library, people are able to explore their talents and find an instrument that will bring them joy.
That joy gets shared and brings positive change to their lives and those they live with.

Keeping Up with the Instruments
Folk School of Fayetteville has a growing collection of instruments that have been donated by generous members of the community.    Some of the donated instruments are ready to play, but some need minor repairs, new strings, and a case before they go out in the hands of a student.

Instrument maintenance can be expensive, especially if neglect has led to damage.  It's like maintaining a vehicle: they work best when the oil is changed regularly, tires are rotated, filters are changed, and so on it goes.  It is the same with musical instruments.  With regular instrument playing comes wear & tear, and the need for regular maintenance.  The expenses add up: strings, bows, crack repairs, sound posts, neck resets, fret repairs, piano tunings, etc.  
Thankfully we have excellent luthiers and technicians in our music community that can do this work.  
 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

• Your contribution will make it possible to expand the diversity of offerings available to the community. 

• Your contribution will help FSF keep up with the costs of maintaining the instruments in our lending library and ensure that folks have a great experience with their borrowed instrument.  
   
• Your contribution ensures that access to an instrument is not a barrier for learners.
   
• Your contribution will help make music a vital part of our community.