Where Creativity Runs Free
Welcome to Field Note: your community music school located at 6 State St. Ellsworth, Maine.
Whether you're picking up your first violin or chasing a lifelong dream, we make music the way it should be. Together. From classical to rock, jazz to songwriting — come through, and let's make art.
Lessons, group classes, and live events.
because music is meant for all of us
rendering of our new storefront — currently under construction. coming soon!
Contact Us
Whether you’re curious about lessons, looking to put on a show, or interested in bringing your talents to our faculty, please reach out!
Connect with our staff
Executive Director
Previously a music director, conductor and pianist for the NYC Broadway productions of Hamilton, Wicked and Kinky Boots, Pete’s passion is building accessible, high-quality arts education.
Lydia Reifsnyder
Programs Assistant
Lydia Reifsnyder is a Mount Desert Island native and Westminster Choir College-trained choral conductor whose performance experience — from the Westminster Choir to the Bagaduce Chorale — now supports her work keeping Field Note’s faculty, staff, and volunteers running smoothly.