Bluegrass Classes

Introduction to the Banjo

Thursday with Chris Walz

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

For anyone attracted to the 5-string banjo but not sure which style to try first, this is for you!

Bluegrass Banjo 1

Wednesday with Laird Patten

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

The first of five classes in the Bluegrass Banjo series that will take you through the techniques needed to play in a bluegrass style.

Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire

Thursday with Chris Walz

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Now you've got some chords, right hand rolls, and tunes under your fingers, Bluegrass Banjo 1 Repertoire will teach tunes that will strengthen your bluegrass skills.

Bluegrass Banjo 2

Wednesday with Chris Walz

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.

Bluegrass Banjo 2 Repertoire

Tuesday with Laird Patten

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Master advanced songs and build up the skills you have learned since Bluegrass Banjo 1.

Bluegrass Banjo 3

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Bluegrass Banjo 4: Earl Scruggs

Thursday with Chris Walz

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Earl Scruggs was the father of Bluegrass Banjo and this class will study his style by learning tunes from the album “Foggy Mountain Banjo”.

Bluegrass for Clawhammer Banjo

Monday with Michael Miles

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 4 weeks  ·  $99 ($89 members)

Two-Finger Banjo 1

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

New Americana Ensemble

Monday with Alton Smith

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $184 ($164 members)

Hey Ho and all points in between

Beginning String Band Ensemble

Thursday with Colby Maddox or Dan Mulvihill

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $189 ($169 members)

Come join the band

Bluegrass Ensemble

Monday with Colby Maddox or John Huber

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $195 ($175 members)

dig into one of the great American music genres.

Vintage Country Ensemble

Wednesday with Paul Tyler

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $184 ($164 members)

Let's play the good old good ones

Folk Songs: Carrying History Forward

Thursday with Peggy Browning

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $184 ($164 members)

A fun and rewarding ensemble class for all levels of player

Monday Night Special

Monday with Mark Mitchell or Peggy Browning

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $189 ($169 members)

Let it Shine on you

Long Form Fiddle Tunes (4 week class)

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 4 weeks  ·  $99 ($89 members)

Fiddle 2 Repertoire

Tuesday with Steve Rosen

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Fiddle 2 Repertoire is the next step to Fiddle 3. Practice correct bowing, scale knowledge, and other Fiddle 2 skills.

Flatpicking 1 - Rhythm

This class alternates with Flatpicking 2 If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Guitar Program Manager Jimmy Tomasello with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Flatpicking 2 - Technique

Tuesday with Chris Walz

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Let's get melodic

Garcia's Folk Roots Songbag

Saturday with Richard Pettengill

90 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $25 ($23 members)

Introduction to the Mandolin

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Mandolin 1

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Mandolin 1 Repertoire

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Mandolin 2

Wednesday with Colby Maddox

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Take Mandolin 2 to learn more challenging tunes and songs from a variety of traditions by ear and with tablature.

Mandolin 2 Repertoire

Wednesday with Colby Maddox

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Take Mandolin 2 Repertoire to polish your skills, learn more songs from a variety of traditions and begin learning how to arrange and improvise.

Mandolin 3

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80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 7 weeks  ·  $181 ($161 members)

Mandolin Tune Camp

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 4 weeks  ·  $99 ($89 members)

Twin Fiddling For All Strings

Monday with Colby Maddox or Brandi Berry Benson

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 4 weeks  ·  $99 ($89 members)