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Saturday, June 25
9:30 a.m.
Fiddle for Beginners with Myra Dworski- Learn the basics of fiddling. All ages welcome.
Banjo with Howard Clark - Class for beginning clawhammer banjo style. A limited number of banjos will be available.
Mandolin with Mike Flowers - Learn the basics of traditional mandolin stytles
11:00 a.m.
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.
Master Banjo with Noah Musser of the Priarie Acre.
Vocals with Tina Adair
Master Fiddle with Trisha Spencer of the Priarie Acre
Master Fiddle with Rhys Jones of Hammer & String
Sunday, June 26
9:30 a.m.:
Fiddle for Beginners with Edwin Layer - Learn the basics of fiddling. All ages welcome - a limited number of fiddles will be available.
Dobro & Slide Guitar with D.K. Kolars
Rhythm & Bones with Bill Bailey
11:00 a.m.
Fiddle for Beginners with Josh Anliker - Learn the basics of fiddling. All ages welcome.
Pick & Jam for Beginners with Myra Dworski. All ages and instruments welcome. Learn the basics of ensemble playing "jamming" and tips for beginning improvised playing.
Yodel and Yodel Some More! Yodeling is an important part of many old-time country and folk tunes. In this workshop, longtime festival performer Mark Lyons will teach you the basics of yodeling and show you how to use this technique to enhance your own musical performances.
Bass with Tim Dishman
Master Fiddle with Olivier Demers of Le Vent do Nord
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 60-90 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.