Join Fun-semble!

Kat Starr Music’s Mixed-Instrument, mixed-level group class where you...

Learn to Play Music that is Written for You with Other Students!

Cookeville Community Folk Orchestra - founded and led by Kat Starr 2014-2018.

We know…

One of the most challenging things for non-professional musicians of all ages and abilities is finding other musicians to play with!

Get the full experience of learning to play an instrument - with others!

 

Here at Kat Starr Music, we believe music is a human right.
We want to make playing with others as fun and accessible as possible!

Each Season of Fun-semble includes:

  • A series of 7 hour-long classes led by multi-instrumentalist Paige Ferrell.

  • 5-7 Seasonally-themed pieces.

  • Parts written to be easily played (so the player can focus on the challenge of playing together) with optional additional challenges.

  • The last class culminates in a small performance for friends and family with a reception.

 
 

Paige Ferrell - Fun-semble Director

Paige is a multi-instrumentalist and highly trained musician who loves making music fun!

Paige is the music teacher you wish you had when you were a kid.

Paige makes it her mission to…

  • Give you all the information you need to succeed,

  • Make sure you really understand it, and

  • Help you succeed when you play with others!

 
 


Kat Starr - Fun-semble Arranger

Kat Starr is an accomplished arranger, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist. For over a decade, she has written all the scores used in KSM group classes *to the ability level of the participants.*

During her time leading the Cookeville Community Folk Orchestra, Kat wrote over 80 scores for the ensemble to the ability level of the players, creating a fun learning environment where non-pro musicians could thrive.

All of the instructional music we use is written with the player in mind, utilizing the skills they currently have, and offering opportunities for challenges that feel attainable!

We focus on

Fun music

written by a


multi-instrumentalist teacher

So that students can start playing together right away!

 
 

Are you interested in joining, but want to talk first so you know if it’s a good fit for you? Please reach out. We are passionate about bringing amateur musicians of all ages and abilities together. We’ll do all we can to help you be successful!