2009 Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering
Workshop Schedule as of June 16, 2009
(check back for changes/updates)
Saturday, June 27
9:30 a.m.
Fiddle for Beginners with Myra Dworski- Learn the basics of fiddling. All ages welcome.
Banjo with Howard Clark - Cass for beginning clawhammer banjo style. A limited number of banjos will be available.
Pick & Jam for Beginners with Carolyn Moses - All ages and instruments welcome. Learn the basics of ensemble playing "jamming" and tips for beginning improvised playing.
11:00 a.m.
Master Fiddle with David Bass of the Freight Hoppers- Intermediate to advanced old-time fiddle.
Master Banjo with Frank Lee of the Freight Hoppers - Intermediate to advanced clawhammer banjo.
Master Fiddle with Michael Cleveland - Intermediate to advanced bluegrass fiddle.
Cello with Mike Block - Fiddling on the cello!
Sunday, June 28
9:30 a.m.:
Pick & Jam for Beginners with Phil Geringer. All ages and instruments welcome. Learn the basics of ensemble playing "jamming" and tips for beginning improvised playing.
Fiddle for Beginners with Edwin Layer - Learn the basics of fiddling. All ages welcome - a limited number of fiddles will be available.
Performance with Mark Lyons- Mark will show you how to enhance your musicianship with tips and techniques that will help your musical performances stand out from the crowd. Learn how to inject humor, fund unusual songs, mast master other techniques that will help you become an entertainer as well as a musician.
Progressive Playing in DADGAD Guitar Tuning w/ Lew Truex - explore the versatility of DADGAD beyond Celtic music.
11:00 a.m.
Master Fiddle with Darol Anger - The Whole 9 Yards: 35 Years of Scrapin' with Darol Anger.
Master Fiddle with Britanny Haas - Appalachain fiddle tunes with Brittany Haas.
Capos with Greg O'Haver- “Partial Capos for Guitar with Greg O’Haver, Kyser K-Lever Capos. Learn to work in alternate tunings without re-tuning your guitar. DADGAD, Drop D, Double Drop D, & Open G tunings will be included.”
Viola with Lauren Rioux - Basic techniques, tricks and tips.
Yodeling with Mark Lyons- Mark takes your through the basics yodeling.
WORKSHOP Frequently Asked Questions:
Are there any costs to the workshops?
No. All workshops are free!
Do you need to register ahead of time?
No registration is necessary. Just show up with your instrument.
What level of skill are the workshops?
The "beginner" workshops are just that; for beginners who have just picked up an instrument - for those with little or no knowledge. "Master" workshops are for those that have a moderate level of ability or better on their instrument. The Singing workshops are for everyone as are workshops without a "beginner" or "master" label.
What age level are workshops for?
All ages are welcome. Younger musicians encouraged!
How long do the workshops last?
Workshops are scheduled for 90 minutes but length depends on the instructor. Some may last only an hour, sometimes they run over when the jamming starts.
What are the singing workshops about?
The focus on our singing workshops is usually harmony singing - how to harmonize with other singers and the types of harmonies used.
Where is my workshop on the festival grounds!!!
We'll do our best to get specific workshop location information in the program book. To be sure check with the Information Booth located at the Main Gate. Workshops are scattered about the grounds under the tents. Signage will be up to indicate what workshop is going on under each tent.
