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5-String Banjo Workshop: John Hartford Style

Colin offers expertise in the banjo style of the late John Hartford. Topics covered will be “playing the words”, John’s unique hammer on and pull off techniques, chromatic runs and more. Some written material will be provided and Recording devices are encouraged!

Attendees are encouraged to listen to John Hartford favorites “Gentle On My Mind,” “Lorena,” “Old Time Riverman,” and “Way Down The River Road.”

“Colin, it sounds like you play for dances!” - Peter Wernick aka “Doctor Banjo”

“Students of any age will do well to have Colin as their instructor. He is skilled, knowledgeable, patient and genuinely concerned with each student’s progress.” -Richard Kildow, 70 year old beginner banjo student

“I’m so pleased to see and hear you carrying John Hartford’s torch into the future” -John Laswell, IBMA Workshop co-ordinator

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