September 10, 2025
Borrego Academy of Music & Art Schedule
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Weekly Music Sessions & Classes
Open to all ages and experience levels. Donation-based unless noted.
Friday – Open Mic (starts Sept 19)
- 6:00 PM: Open Mic for all ages
- PA, multiple keyboards, and a stage are provided
Thursday – Open Jam (starts Sept 18)
- 6:00 PM: Open Jam Session — meet other local musicians
- 5:00 PM: BAMA-Jammers student band rehearsal
Full Weekly Schedule (begins Sept 15)
- Monday:
- 4:00 PM – Free Beginning Guitar (students)
- 5:00 PM – Free Keyboard & Recording (students)
- 6:00 PM – Free Singing (students)
- Tuesday:
- 3:00 PM – Children’s Performing Arts
- 4:00 PM – Ukulele Club
- Wednesday:
- 4:00 PM – Adult Guitar Workshop
- 5:00 PM – Student Intermediate Guitar
- 6:00 PM – Student Drum Class
- Thursday:
- 5:00 PM – BAMA-Jammers: Student Band Rehearsal
- 6:00 PM – All-Ages Jam Session
- Friday:
- 6:00 PM – Open Mic (all ages)
Free lessons for Borrego Springs students.
Location
- Academy: 590 Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 101, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Festival Dates
- Borrego Springs Music Festival: March 20–21
Contact & Addresses
Mailing (for correspondence):
Borrego Springs Music Festival, PO Box 352, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Street Address:
Borrego Springs Music Festival, 590 Suite 101, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
- Festival inquiries: Denis Hunsinger — hunsingerfamily@sbcglobal.net
- Website inquiries: John Young — john@digitalsoundandpicture.com
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