Hot Spot Collective

Programs

🎶 Master Classes

Get up close with top-tier musicians in intimate sessions designed to help you refine your skills, gain new techniques, and receive personalized feedback. Open to all skill levels.

🎻 Sunday Bluegrass & Pickin’ Party

Celebrate Appalachian roots with live bluegrass followed by an open acoustic jam. Bring your instrument or just come enjoy the music and community vibes.

🎷 Jazz Brunch

Unwind with smooth Sunday jazz and brunch bites from local food partners. These free, laid-back performances showcase Virginia’s finest jazz talent.

✍️ Songwriting Workshop “In the Round”

Learn the craft of songwriting directly from professional artists. This immersive workshop blends instruction, collaboration, and live performance in a unique “in the round” format.

🔊 Music Production Workshop

Discover the art of live sound mixing from expert engineers and educators. Ideal for aspiring sound techs, musicians, and curious creators—no experience required.

🚌 Life on the Road

Real stories, lessons, and laughs from touring musicians and roadies. This seminar series offers behind-the-scenes insight into the music industry, from van tours to big stages.

🎤 Local Music Showcase

Support your local scene! These free shows spotlight up-and-coming musicians from the Valley and beyond. Always fresh, always live, always local.

🎸 Live at the Hot Spot (Touring Artist Series)

Experience world-class music right here at home. Featuring nationally touring acts and supported by local openers, this series brings the road to our community.

🎹 Piano Redistribution Drive

Giving new life to old pianos—Hot Spot Collective repairs and places donated instruments into homes where music can grow. Apply to receive or donate a piano today.


Inspired by the energy and unity that live music brings, our founding board came together to create something new — a collective dedicated to making music accessible, inclusive, and impactful.