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Joe McIlVenny's Two Hour Banjo Workshop with Joe McIlvenny

Saturday, 18th May 2024 Naseby Village Hall

A two hour, hands on workshop demonstrating the fundamentals of Bluegrass banjo...

Presenting banjo maestro Mr. Joe McIlvenny. Joe will be presenting his two hour programme of banjo playing, taking you with his wit and charm through basics to back up to blistering lead breaks and tune playing. This is a not to be missed opportunity to meet with and learn from one of the UK's foremost banjo masters. If you take his lesson as your winter learning programme you will, without doubt be on your way to festival glory next year!! The places on this course are going quickly so don't leave it too long to come on board....

Bluegrass Guitar Workshop with Chris Moreton

Saturday, 18th May 2024 Naseby Village Hall

A two hour, hands on workshop demonstrating the fundamentals of bluegrass guitar...

Chris Moreton needs little introduction, as one of the UK's leading flat pick masters of bluegrass guitar he has led the way for decades of players. His entertaining and enthusiastic teaching have been an inspiration to many budding guitarists, This year he plans to offer, a variety of topics, including, the guitarists job in a bluegrass band, guitar set up, plectrum technique, rhythm and feel, G runs and bass walks, breaking into playing melody, crosspicking, The essential T's timing, tuning, tempo, tab, tips and strategies for dealing with ageing as a flat picker, Plenty there to whet your appetite and get your teeth into.

Bluegrass Mandolin with Guy Rogers - Bluegrass Mandolin

Saturday, 18th May 2024 Naseby Village Hall

A hands on workshop demonstrating the fundamentals of bluegrass mandolin

Presenting our Guitar Master Mr. Guy Rogers. Guy will be presenting a programme on Bluegrass Mandolin, covering right and left hand techniques, chords, bluegrass rhythms and single note picking and double stops...
Guy is a full time guitar, banjo and mandolin teacher as well as playing in several bands and as a solo performer, having played Bluegrass music for over 40 years he is a fully qualified tutor we are delighted to have on board. Get booked in for some hot picking to take you through the winter!!! For more information on Guy Rogers Click here...

Bluegrass Fiddle Workshop with Nigel Canter

Saturday, 18th May 2024 Naseby Village Hall

A hands on workshop demonstrating the fundamentals of bluegrass fiddle...

Nigel Canter will once again be offering a bluegrass fiddle workshop this year, known for his intricate solo work and supportive back up style with the essential ability to hear the mood of the a song in addition to the ability to play a unique version of an instrumental.. it will be of great advantage to the students of the fiddle to attend, Nigel adapts his teaching to suit the class, be they beginners ,intermediate or advanced... Highly recommended for all students of Bluegrass fiddle playing.

Vocal Workshop with Jordan Lea and Luke Day of Willow Station

Friday, 19th July 2024 Naseby Village Hall

Get your voices ready for a vocal and harmony workshop

Jordan is the lead singer with the Willow Station Duo. A very fine singer who along with Luke Day will give a workshop on how to get the very best from your vocal performance.

Bluegrass Guitar Workshop with Holly Wheeldon

Friday, 19th July 2024 Naseby Village Hall

Bluegrass Guitar Workshop with Holly Wheeldon. A One hour guitar workshop on the fundamentals of bluegrass guitar.

Holly Wheeldon plays with Blue lass, heading for being the UK's answer to Molly Tuttle, stunning guitar player, taking her first workshop with us.

Joe McIlVenny's Two Hour Banjo Workshop with Joe McIlvenny

Saturday, 20th July 2024 Naseby Village Hall

A two hour, hands on workshop demonstrating the fundamentals of Bluegrass banjo...

Presenting banjo maestro Mr. Joe McIlvenny. Joe will be presenting his two hour programme of banjo playing, taking you with his wit and charm through basics to back up to blistering lead breaks and tune playing. This is a not to be missed opportunity to meet with and learn from one of the UK's foremost banjo masters. If you take his lesson as your winter learning programme you will, without doubt be on your way to festival glory next year!! The places on this course are going quickly so don't leave it too long to come on board....

Fiddle Workshop with Jeri Foreman

Saturday, 20th July 2024 Naseby Village Hall

Fiddle Workshop with Jeri Foreman. Warning, may contain genres unfamiliar to bluegrass musicians...

Jeri Foreman is a fiddle player and tune writer from Australia, living in Scotland and working as a traditional musician. I have studied several fiddle styles in depth and hold a degree in classical violin. My teaching philosophy is to try to use repertoire that students love, in order to teach good technique and music theory. I especially enjoy teaching style and tune form. I get many gigs as a result of being able to learn things fast and like to pass on those tricks too. Genres of specialty include Scottish, Irish, Bluegrass, Old Time and Australian Celtic fiddle, with areas of interest in Old Time accompaniment, Americana, Scandinavian, Quebecois and Asturian.

Abbey Thomas Masndolin Workshop with Abbey Thomas

Saturday, 20th July 2024 Naseby Village Hall

A hands on workshop demonstrating the fundamentals of Bluegrass Mandolin...

Abbey Thomas, hailing from Cornwall, Abbey has endeared herself to bluegrass audiences nationwide with he bubbling personality and fine mandolin playing, currently with "Blue Lass" the all lady bluegrass band,and "Old baby mackerel" Abbey also offers mandolin lessons one to one.