Welcome to Artichoke Music

Artichoke Music forms the heart of the folk music community in Portland, Oregon. Whether you are learning to play an instrument, are a professional musician, or just want to listen to some great music with friends, consider us your home.

Building Community Through Music One Heart at a Time

Our mission is to provide a friendly, encouraging place where people of all ages can experience the joy of making music. We seek to keep alive the tradition of folk music ― and of making music together in community ― through a vibrant and varied program of services that include:

Music Store

We offer a great selection of new and used instruments, books and accessories. Whether you need a string for your favorite oud or a ukulele to serenade your sweetie. This is the place to come.

Music School

Approximately 40 talented, caring musician/teachers offer one-on-one and group classes through our Music School. They also offer a variety of special music workshops throughout the year.

Concerts & Events

Artichoke Music offers a lively menu of concerts and ongoing events that give you the opportunity to listen to ― and make ― music. For example:

Our Backgate Stage provides a warm, intimate ― and acoustically inviting ― venue for the best local and national musicians in folk music.

The Friday Night Coffee House gives new and seasoned performers the opportunity to get experience and try out new material before a live audience.

The Saturday Afternoon Song Circle and Jam Session brings together singers and instrumentalists who want to make music just for the joy of it.

We also offer frequent workshops and special programs.

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