The Musical Heritage Center of Middle Tennessee — where Nashville professionals teach fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and more. 22 minutes from downtown Nashville in scenic Pegram.
Whether you've never touched an instrument or you're an advanced player looking to connect with other musicians, there's a place for you at Fiddle & Pick.
Over 30 Nashville professional musicians teach at F&P. Each instructor brings a different style and area of expertise — find your perfect match.
Explore LessonsOpen Irish sessions, Old-Time string band nights, and Bluegrass pickin' parties. All ages, all levels. Come play or just listen.
Jam ScheduleWeekend workshops, youth summer camps, Ceili dance parties, songwriter series, and concerts on our intimate stage — all year long.
See EventsThe Fiddle & Pick is home of the Musical Heritage Center of Middle Tennessee — a music school, performance venue, and community gathering place located in scenic Pegram, TN.
Gretchen Priest-May, a music educator and Pegram resident, founded the center in 2008 with a clear mission: provide affordable, high-quality music education rooted in the traditional music of this region. What began as a small music school has become one of the most vibrant centers for traditional music in Middle Tennessee.
Today, Fiddle & Pick hosts private lessons with over 30 professional instructors, weekly jam sessions, group classes, weekend workshops, concerts, and major annual events that draw musicians from across the country.
The Musical Heritage Center focuses on the education and history of traditional music through practical, hands-on activities. Our specialties include music played on fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, and similar instruments — particularly music rooted in the Middle Tennessee region throughout its history.
Gretchen is a professional musician, music educator, and long-time Pegram resident. She divides her time between running the Musical Heritage Center, teaching various fiddle styles, and performing with her band PLAIDGRASS — a band she created by merging the traditions of Irish, Old-Time, and Bluegrass music.
Before opening the Center, Gretchen toured with the Bluegrass Band Crucial Smith and the Celtic rock band Ceili Rain. She has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, Mountain Stage, and festivals across the country.
The Musical Heritage Center focuses on the education and history of traditional music through practical, hands-on activities. Our specialties include music played on fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, and similar instruments — particularly music rooted in the Middle Tennessee region throughout its history.
Every instructor at Fiddle & Pick is an active performing musician. They keep their own schedules, set their own rates, and teach in their own way — you choose who's right for you.
Our jams are open to all ages and skill levels. You can play, or just come listen. No sign-up required — just show up.
A mid-tempo, inclusive Irish session hosted by Gretchen Priest-May. Traditional Irish tunes in a welcoming, community atmosphere.
Appalachian string band music — fiddle tunes, dance tunes, and the deep tradition of American folk music. Group hosted and inclusive.
Pickin' Parties are held at random times throughout the year depending on other events. Check the monthly calendar for dates.
Gretchen is a professional musician, music educator, and long-time Pegram resident. She divides her time between running the Musical Heritage Center, teaching various fiddle styles, and performing with her band PLAIDGRASS.
22 minutes west of downtown Nashville
Next door to The Mud Puddle
Take I-40 West to Exit 196 (Bellevue/Newsom Station). Turn right, merge onto Hwy 70, continue to the first traffic light in Pegram (Hannah Ford Drive). We're on the corner.
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