Workshop Info

Saturday, April 18th

2pm-2:30pm: How to Approach Fiddle Tunes with Lindsay & Jordan

A quick dive into ways to tackle fiddle tune improvisation, from melodic variation to outlining the chords, plus tips for how to design your practice routine to develop these skills.

Sunday, April 19th

2pm-2:30pm: Intro to the Dobro with Lloyd Thayer

The Dobro, or resonator guitar, was invented in California in 1926 by two Slovakian brothers as a way of making a louder acoustic guitar. Known for it’s wide variety of sounds and rich, tonal pallette, the Dobro is one of the most expressive instruments ever created and has become a staple of modern Bluegrass music.  In this workshop, we will cover, hammer ons, pulloffs, slants, string pulls and of course string pulls with slants at the same time. The focus will be on trying to make you a better player in 30 minutes or less. I will be more than happy to answer any and all questions people bring…..All levels welcome, no prior experience is necessary.

2:45-3:15pm: Bluegrass Mandolin with Maxfield Anderson

Let’s pick! When playing the mandolin in any style of music a solid right hand is a must. We will begin with a discussion on right-hand positioning and technique, including examples of some of my go-to exercises to strengthen the right hand. I’ll then be teaching a fiddle tune and discussing a variety of ways that we can improvise around the melody and add some extra bluegrass flavor to the notes. There will be plenty of time for Q&A throughout the livestream.

While most of the information in this livestream is mandolin-centric, this class is helpful for anyone who is interested in developing their skills as a flatpicker and/or bluegrass melody-maker.