What about a music lesson with a legendary New Orleans musician?    One lucky sixteen year old had a class with master guitarist Carl LeBlanc. “It was a once in a lifetime experience! “ Indeed, considering Carl has played everyone from Sun Ra to Fats Domino.  Seriously, just being around Carl makes you feel cooler.   http://carlleblanc.com 

Another visitor dreamed of learning more about New Orleans piano playing and did a lesson with Joe Ashlar. Check out Joe’s playing here.

Do you play another instrument?  We’ve got a lot of connections, let us know what you play.

 “One of my sons is a pianist/organist, and the crowning moment of his trip was the lesson Cassandra arranged for him with a jazz pianist.”

Visit the home studio of Gina Phillips and learn about her unique artistic process. She layers various pieces of fabric to create a collaging/mosaic effect for her pieces. Her art has been displayed in many galleries and museums and is featured prominently in the permanent collection at the Odgen Museum of Southern Art. 

Make a birthday or another occasion extra special with a musical experience.

We work with musicians to do birthday serenades, replete with champagne for toasting !

Previously, we arranged private concerts in a beautiful French Quarter mansion with the opportunity to meet the musicians. Another option is a concert in a musician’s house with a Red Beans & Rice dinner to follow. Share a meal and learn about the lives of working musicians.

Unfathomable City: A New Orleans Atlas came out in 2013 to much acclaim. It may be the new defining book about New Orleans, weaving essays and breathtakingly beautiful “atlas” images. It was co-authored by Rebecca Snedeker (she’s also a local filmmaker). Curious to meet Rebecca and chat about the book over coffee or a drink? She’s simply charming.

Somebody else you would like to meet?
Let us know who you are curious about. We’ll see if we can make happen, so you can dig in deeper.

NOTE: Prices for music lessons and specials arrangements vary.