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Bluegrass Weekend Online 2021

Banjo for Beg and Low Int

Kristin Scott Benson
Discover the secrets of great playing technique, Scruggs roll patterns and left-hand slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs w/tab.

Banjo for High Int and Adv

Kristin Scott Benson
Melodic & single-string crash course compares and contrasts each approach, focusing on right and left hand technique and fingerboard exercises w/ tab

Bluegrass Singing

Dale Ann Bradley, Stephen Mougin
This class will cover some of the most important aspects of bluegrass singing as taught by two of the best teachers anywhere!

Farewell Gathering/Jam

All Staff
One last chance to play and sing along.

Fiddle for Beg and Low Int

Kimber Ludiker
Learn bluegrass basics! Kicks, fills, tone, melody, and rhythm.

Fiddle for High Int and Adv

Kimber Ludiker
A deep dive of bluegrass fiddle! Learn how to play a great solo, improvisation approaches, and a master’s class approach to technique and fundamentals.

Guitar for Beg and Low Int

Chris Luquette
We’ll talk about the foundations of good physical and mental technique as it relates to guitar through the lens of good rhythm guitar playing.

Guitar for High Int and Adv

Chris Luquette
We will explore tone production, sophisticated rhythm guitar approaches, and core concepts related to single note playing.

Harmony Singing

Dale Ann Bradley
Harmony singing is a reaction to lead singing, and this class will help you more confidently follow the lead(er.)

Harmony Singing

Stephen Mougin
Harmony Singing: Overview, Do’s and Don’ts, practice routine, styles, and creativity.

Jam for All Levels

Kristin Scott Benson,Kimber Ludiker,Tristan Scroggins,Chris Luquette
Bring any instrument and any level of skill to this jam. Tunes will be played at a variety of tempos. Play along at home!

Jam for Beg and Low Int

Kimber Ludiker
This friendly and accessible jam will feature some common bluegrass standards mostly played at slow to moderate tempos. Play along at home!

Jam for Beg and Low Int

Kristin Scott Benson
This friendly and accessible jam will feature some common bluegrass standards mostly played at slow to moderate tempos. Play along at home!

Jam for High Int and Adv

Tristan Scroggins
This higher-level jam will feature some songs played at moderate-to-fast tempos.

Jam for High Int and Adv

Chris Luquette
This higher-level jam will feature some songs played at moderate-to-fast tempos. Make requests, absorb new repertoire, and play along at home!

Lead Singing

Dale Ann Bradley
This class will look at ornamentations and techniques to make your bluegrass lead singing stand out in a crowd... or a field.

Lead Singing

Stephen Mougin
Lead Singing: Technique, artistry, repertoire, selecting keys, and finding YOUR voice.

Mandolin for Beg and Low Int

Tristan Scroggins
Let’s have fun expanding our knowledge of the fretboard and mandolin in general.

Mandolin for High Int and Adv

Tristan Scroggins
Taking your bluegrass mandolin playing to the next level!

Opening Concert & Jam

All Staff
Meet the teachers in an inspiring staff concert and learn about what they'll be teaching this weekend!

Songwriting

Stephen Mougin
Songwriting: Inspiration, self-editing, motivation, creation/variation of melodies, and twisting lyrics.

Songwriting

Dale Ann Bradley
Songwriting: Inspiration, self-editing, motivation, creation/variation of melodies, and twisting lyrics.

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