Get your fingerpicks out.
Bluegrass uses some of the same old time tunes that clawhammer relies on, and adds gospel tunes, country and more. In bluegrass style, these tunes become fast and spirited. We now offer five levels of Bluegrass Banjo: 1, 1 Repertoire, 2, 2 Repertoire and 3. You can start Bluegrass Banjo 1 anytime during the year, take the repertoire classes more than once and pick up right where you left off. Talk to your teacher about joining the Bluegrass Ensemble to play with fiddlers, mandolin players, guitarists and bassists.
How is Bluegrass Banjo Played?
Bluegrass Banjo asks that you wear fingerpicks on your thumb and first two fingers. You play rhythm and melody by rolling your fingers in a pattern (e.g. thumb-index-middle finger).
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
For anyone attracted to the 5-string banjo but not sure which style to try first, this is for you!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
The first of five classes in the Bluegrass Banjo series that will take you through the techniques needed to play in a bluegrass style.
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Wednesday with Laird Patten
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Pick up some advanced rolls and tunes, as well as rhythm and back-up playing.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Master advanced songs and build up the skills you have learned since Bluegrass Banjo 1.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Put all the pieces together - the right hand rolls and changing them inside of one measure, back up and fill in licks, and vamping positions with chops and rolls.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Joshua Guy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Joshua Guy
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager John Huber with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $256 ($236 members)
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James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family
