What is an open mic?
An open mic (shortened from "open microphone") is a live show at a venue usually taking place at night, in which audience members may perform on stage. Performers can be students, amateurs or professionals: it’s open to all! As the name suggests, performers are usually provided with a microphone plugged into a sound system so that they can be heard by the audience.
LMK Studios Open Mic at St. Luke’s
This family-friendly event is open to performers of all ages and members of the community (not just LMK Studios students). In addition to solo acts, we are imagining collaborative performances - parents and children, siblings, youth with their friends, etc. LMK students are invited to work with their teachers on songs of their choice for these events. Participating students should prepare two songs (although in some cases there may only be time for one song, depending on how many people sign up for each open mic). We ask that all singers perform with an accompaniment instrument: piano, guitar, or other. In other words, this is not a space for karaoke. This is, however, a great space to try out that new song you just wrote!
These are very relaxed events, and far less formal than our LMK Studios piano recitals. Performers determine what songs they play and how they play them. One caveat: all performers are expected to keep their songs family-friendly.
Our open mic will take place in Fellowship Hall, at St. Luke Church. In this lower level gymnasium, there is a stage! And lights! And a sound system! Louise Kelly, studio director and lead teacher, will co-host this event alongside local musician, Tim Molsky.
Performers will sign up in advance (or in person) online at lmkpianostudios.com/events.
There will be a $10 entry fee for all performers and audience members over the age of 10. Cash, Zelle, and Venmo are all acceptable payment forms.
LMK Studios would like to thank their co-sponsors of these monthly events:
St. Luke Church is home to a friendly and caring congregation of 160 members. For those seeking God's blessing, comfort and love, we welcome you to St. Luke. Find out more at their website, here.
Nick Savage is a local piano tuner, technician, and dealer of new and used pianos. He is providing a baby grand piano for our open mic nights.
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