I started my day with a class about fills. Adam Hurt taught us several and then we applied them, creating a version of Cripple Creek that incorporated a variety of ornaments. My second class, taught by Joe Newberry, was all about applications of a technique… Read More
Banjo camp continues… I attended an excellent demo on playing in a string band this morning, led by Cathy Barton Para followed by another on creating breaks and variations, led by Michael Miles. In the afternoon, I participated in two workshops. The first was an… Read More
I’m planning to attend a banjo camp this year in June. In fact it’s the Mid-west Banjo Camp, held annually in Olivet Michigan (not far from Lansing). I’m going to attend both the “pre-camp” activities and the weekend camp, meaning I’m going to be immersed… Read More
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