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Meet the Banjo™ a workshop for PRE-Beginners |
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Want to play the banjo? Don't know where to start? Well, this is the workshop for you. Old Time and Bluegrass styles introduced |
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15 BANJOS AND DAN - More than just a good time! |
What this is all about: There are many folks
taken with the banjo these days, but not necessarily able or willing to make
the initial investment in an instrument or lessons. While instruments such
as guitars and even fiddles are plentiful to rent or own at low or no cost,
the banjo continues to be less available. This workshop is based upon the
belief that more people would be interested in playing the banjo if they had
a chance to try it one for a low cost in time and dollars.
Several years ago I designed this innovative workshop and found that by providing a banjo and some basic instruction on the instrument, I give folks a chance to try it without making a large investment in either time or money.
Structure of workshop: 3 hour workshop beginning with a basic history of the instrument and demonstration (via playing and recordings) of the various styles of banjo music available (bluegrass, clawhammer, strum, tenor, plectrum), a bit of banjo history, 5 string banjo basics - tuning, hand positions, scales and the teaching of a tune playable in both clawhammer (old time) and 3 finger (bluegrass or Scruggs) styles - to the participants in order to help them choose what type of music (and hence banjo) they would like to learn to play.
I provide: Basic banjo history and styles information sheet; banjo basics handouts, tablature information and a tune that can be played in both styles taught. I have a limited number of banjos always available for use by students. For many years I provided all of the instruments however costs of transport and space have made that no longer possible.
You provide: 10 - 20 students with a desire to learn about the banjo and how to play it. Dealers are also urged to offer instruments for use during the workshop to those who do not already own one.
Cost: I charge $50 per student for the 3 hour workshop and require a guarentee equal to a minimum of 10 students. Actual student cost dependent on sponsor costs and participation. 10 student minimum. Extended clawhammer workshops (1 day to one week long) are available and price is quoted upon request.
Banjos are provided by the local dealers and myself. Contact Dan directly to schedule this workshop.