“Thank you so much for providing such and excellent foundation as well as a great atmosphere.” - John, student
Class of 2022!
Banjo Classes this Fall
OCT 14-NOV 18, 2023
Beginner Bluegrass Banjo
Bluegrass music: it’s country and folk music supercharged with the drive of the five-string banjo.
Sit with Tim as he teaches solid, foundational concepts that will leave you with a comprehensive understanding of the bluegrass banjo style. Whether you are new to playing an instrument or you would just like to brush up your skills as a musician, you can count on coming away from this with some new playing techniques and a few songs under your belt. Hey, it’s easier to learn than guitar; there’s one less string, and you only really need to fret four of them anyway!
Beginning Banjo Elements to learn:
- Right hand technique
- Rolls and how to use them
- How and why chords work
- The banjo fingerboard
- playing up the neck
- Locating melody notes
- Common licks you can use
- Assembling solos
- Playing in different tunings
- Improving speed and clarity
- Using a capo
- Sub styles of three finger banjo
- Little Maggie, Pretty Polly and The Mixolydian scale
- Practice tips
- Playing with others and jamming (put away that sheet music!)
“Thanks so much for the way you instructed us. I told Wanda recently that just your patience and kind way you were always willing to explain things that were a little fuzzy were just amazing. Your true character was evident every lesson and I know everybody in the class loved you.” - Merl, student