Music Center


Community Records L3C’s (CR L3C) Music Center is located at 120 N. Huron St. in Ypsilanti. The space is home to a couple practice rooms, a stage & auditorium where workshops, lessons, and community events are hosted. Programming is based on proposals from community members and local musicians, after which CR L3C helps manage the space, resources, and registration.

We have workshops, classes, and private lessons for every interest, age, and skill level, covering various genres, topics, instruments, and industry skills. Community Records L3C has a large network of musicians and experts. This gives us great flexibility in matching you with non-traditional lessons and workshops, like music history, songwriting, improvisation, freestyling, performance, drum circles, music production, sound engineering, and other topics. Don't worry, we put a dose of community into everything to ensure the skills we teach are life lessons that continue to enhance the community.

Classes/workshops can fill up or can be canceled from low registration. Be counted. Register early. SEND YOUR INTEREST IN CLASSES OR CLASS PROPOSALS TO JESSE@CRL3C.ORG. ONCE AT LEAST SIX PEOPLE HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN A CLASS, WE WILL RUN IT! Private lessons ongoing and currently available.

To explore using the space for a community event, contact Jesse at 734.985.0127 or jesse@CRL3C.org.

“The Community Records Music Center is a place where all community members are welcome to learn about, experiment with, and have fun with music. We are mostly concerned with making original music together and building lasting friendships.”
-Jesse Morgan, Founder & Owner

Classes & Workshops

EACH CLASS IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL WE GET AT LEAST SIX (6) PEOPLE INTERESTED. ONCE SIX PEOPLE HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN A CLASS, WE WILL RUN IT! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR INTEREST TO JESSE@CRL3C.ORG AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU WHEN THE CLASS IS READY TO GO. Click on class titles for description, pricing, and class dates (note dates skipped for holidays).

Drop-in, ongoing or one-time classes (by date):
Name Start Date Day Time
Wishing Well Workshops Postponed Second Tuesdays 7-9pm
Drum Circle Postponed Wednesdays 6-7pm
Drum Circle Postponed Fridays 5:30-6:30pm
Freak Jazz Ensemble - Open Improv Jam Postponed Fridays 9-11pm
Music Theory -- Scales/Chords by Formula Postponed Friday, one time 7-8:30pm
Your Band as a Business Postponed Friday, one time 7-9pm
History of the American Beat Postponed Friday, one time 7-9pm

Full courses (by start date):
Name Start Date Day Sessions Time
Drums & Percussion Class Postponed Wednesdays 5 4:30-6pm
Conscious Hip Hop: Lyric Writing & Performance Postponed Mondays 10 3-5pm
The Future of Beatmaking Postponed Mondays 10 3:30-5pm
The Wonderful World of Ableton Live Postponed Mondays 10 5-6:30pm
Songwriting 101 Postponed Tuesdays 10 4:30-6pm
Conscious Hip Hop: Laboratory Postponed Wednesdays 10 3-5pm
Music & Nature Postponed Wednesdays 10 4-5:30pm
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The History of Rock & Roll Postponed Wednesdays 10 6-7:30pm
Modern Jazz Ensemble Postponed Fridays 10 3:30-5pm
A History of Hip Hop Production Postponed Fridays 10 3:30-5pm
Rock Band - Learn songs you are listening to Postponed Fridays 10 5-6:30pm
Introduction to Recording Technology Postponed Fridays 10 5-6:30pm
Space Jam Ensemble Postponed Saturdays 10 3:30-5pm

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Private Lessons


Our experienced teachers develop a personal connection with students and customize their instruction to help you grow with your needs and interests. We offer instruction for kids up to adults and absolute beginners to professionals.

Private lessons are available most days of the week based on instructor availability for 30min or 1 hour time blocks.

Current topics available:

Playing to Learn

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